Israeli Politics

The former Minister of Energy, who has served as an MK since 2013, joins the list of faction members who will not be in the next Knesset. "After consulting with my family, I decided to move on to a new challenge," she wrote.

Following intensified criticism of the Prime Minister and claims that his inner circle is working to exclude her from the party, it has emerged that the Otzma Yehudit chairman has held talks with the Likud MK. Ben Gvir is earmarking a spot for her in the top five of his list—likely the fourth. Senior Likud officials claim she requested the 12th spot and was refused.

The Likud party published a sharp response on Monday against Knesset member Tali Gottlieb following her remarks regarding the party leadership. The party rejected her claims, stating that the allegation of a hidden plea bargain is an "absolute lie, devoid of any basis."

Ahead of presenting the joint list with Naftali Bennett, the Yesh Atid chairman is carrying out a deep reorganization within the party. While some MKs will keep their spots, a series of senior figures have resigned or were pushed back, while others wait for the final decision, expected by the end of the week.

The Yashar! party, led by Gadi Eizenkot, announced today (Sunday) the addition of two new names to its ranks: Tal Ohana-Hakmon, former head of the Yeruham local council, and Colonel (res.) Nir Hajbi, a member of Kibbutz Kissufim and former community manager at the kibbutz.

The Economic Party puts an end to rumors about political alliances, clarifying that as of now, no real negotiations are taking place with any party. Sources in Zlitcha's circle accuse: "Capital-government figures put a gun on the table and forbade them from joining us in exchange for jobs."

Jafar Farah, number 2 in Hadash who was placed fourth on the Joint List, will not be ousted for now - despite the storm surrounding allegations that he sexually harassed women about 20 years ago. Farah denies the claims, and the party will continue to "monitor developments." In the background: criticism regarding the poor representation of women in the Joint List.

Following reports of contacts between Smotrich and Feiglin, the Minister of National Security attacked this evening, claiming that the public call for unity with him was intended to exert pressure in negotiations. This comes after he rejected the proposal for a joint run with the Religious Zionism party over the weekend.

Senior officials from Gadi Eisenkot's circle met with representatives of Benny Gantz to discuss high-level government roles, including head of the National Security Council. Gantz has reportedly declined the offers, and both sides have officially denied that the meeting took place.

Dozens of fake profiles, AI-generated images, and hundreds of tweets in one hour: a study reveals an aggressive influence campaign against the establishment of the new party by the esteemed officer.

Following his placement on Ofer Winter's new party list, Yosef Haddad is being sued for copyright infringement. Left-wing activist Itamar Greenberg is demanding 39,900 shekels in court.

Former Netanyahu advisor Eli Feldstein dismissed a Channel 13 poll showing the Likud party at 19 seats and the new party led by Ofer Winter failing to cross the electoral threshold.

The chairman of the Amha Yisrael party responds to the former IDF Chief of Staff's statement that he is unfit to serve as Defense Minister due to a lack of General Staff experience. Winter attacked Eisenkot's containment policy and the senior appointments he led, including Herzi Halevi and Aharon Haliva, and promised to promote security concepts of rapid victory.

It has come to the attention of 'Hayom' that behind the scenes, Ayelet Shaked, former Minister of Justice and Interior, is working on mediation and connection between the parties. Also: what did Erdan say about a connection with Blue and White just three months ago?

Ronen Manelis, former IDF Spokesperson and current campaign manager for Eisenkot, congratulated Ofer Winter on his launch event. Feldstein, a close associate of Winter who denies being his political advisor, wrote in response: "This time there will be no one to stop his promotion."

Against the backdrop of Ofer Winter's announcement of the establishment of his new party, senior Likud officials clarify that as far as they are concerned, he is not part of the right-wing bloc: "Let him go and scrape votes from the other camp. The existing parties in the current right-wing bloc are not only of right-wing views but are also committed to the camp and its victory. So far, apart from...

MK Yael Ron Ben-Moshe informed Benny Gantz that she will not participate in his new political framework. She described the decision as one of the most difficult of her life, citing a divergence in vision regarding the party's direction.

The status of the Rishon LeZion has strengthened, Deri granted him public recognition, and Rabbi Maya backed his position. On the other hand, Rabbi Yosef did not receive the title of President of the Council of Torah Sages, and political control remains in the hands of the Shas chairman. The real test is expected to come in the next clash - perhaps as early as the day after the elections...

Ronen Tzur addressed the party being established by Ofer Winter, the tension between him and Gadi Eisenkot, and possible connections within the right-wing bloc and the bloc opposing Netanyahu. According to him, those who do not shrink their egos may find themselves outside the political wheel.

Yuli Edelstein took a jab during an interview on 103FM at Likud members, and specifically at Knesset member Tali Gottlieb. He also returned to the day he was ousted from the chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

The Likud slogan for establishing a "broad national government" is causing unease for Itamar Ben Gvir, who accuses the ruling party on various occasions of "preferring the left." Sources in Likud told Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth that "Itamar Ben Gvir knows that the undecided voters must be brought in, but he is exploiting this." In the minister's circle, they claim: "Benjamin Netanyahu is...

During the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, Erel Segal harshly attacked former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, following a plan he presented regarding the future of the Gaza Strip, in which he proposed bringing Egypt into the picture instead of Turkey and Qatar.

The day after his achievement in the Likud primaries, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli was a guest on the "Game of Chairs" podcast and spoke about the fight against antisemitism and the goals for the next government. Loss of governance in the Negev? "We are changing the face of reality." A possible connection with Eizenkot? "I don't rule it out," and the confrontations with Goldknopf: "I...

Israeli politics is full of men who said stupid things, did stupid things, flip-flopped, were embarrassed, and became caricatures - but something about Idit Silman evokes not just mockery, but also a desire to see her fall. There are, of course, many excellent reasons for this, but also one less comfortable one: she is a woman.

Unity Party chairman Gilad Erdan responded on 103FM radio to Transportation Minister Miri Regev's accusation, explaining that his departure from Likud was driven by ideological differences and a lack of choice.

Following the July Maariv publication on the possibility of the ultra-Orthodox-right-wing bloc dissolving: an i24NEWS report reveals that Moshe Gafni discussed with rabbis the possibility of a government led by Gadi Eisenkot and wonders if the price of the alliance with the right justifies the harm to yeshiva students.

Ahead of Knesset list preparations, members suddenly discover their party no longer represents them. It is time for them to tell the truth: they are simply worried about their political future.

Channel 13 journalist Raviv Drucker celebrated the Likud primary results with a sharp monologue. He criticized Avi Dichter for his shift from Shin Bet chief to political figure and mocked the ousting of other MKs, including Idit Silman and Avichai Boaron.

Moshe Feiglin, a guest on the new episode of the C14 web program "On the Way to the Ballot Box with Dana Ron," returned to the period when he was one of the prominent figures in the Likud and claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted to block his progress in the party. Feiglin said that after his activity in the "Zo Artzeinu" movement, he worked for mass enrollment in the Likud: "I...

Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter is working to form a new right-wing party, with plans to announce it as early as next week. He has been in talks with advocacy activist Yosef Haddad and bereaved mother Lali Deri.

The primaries have ended and Netanyahu has once again proven who is the "landlord," but behind the victory lies the truth. From a party of leaders and ideology, the Likud has become an "army of trembling dwarfs."

Say a big congratulations to Knesset member Gilad Kariv and the Democrats party. He is currently celebrating one hundred thousand followers on his Facebook page in Arabic. What an impressive achievement, right?

The results of the Likud primaries did not resolve the struggle between the two major currents in the movement. On the contrary, they revealed a near political tie between the "statist right" and the populist right. It is evident that the Likud has not yet decided between its two political cultures.

Benjamin Netanyahu is now eating exactly the porridge he cooked, and it is a porridge that is not to the taste of many Likud voters. They are right-wingers, they are not Kahanists. Menachem Begin built a wall between them and the Likud, Benjamin Netanyahu destroyed it.

Panelist and author Irit Linor revealed on the program "The Patriots" that she does not support MK Tally Gotliv, explaining that journalism alone is insufficient for political work.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana addressed the question of the post-Netanyahu era in an interview with Ido Tauber. He expressed his wish for the Prime Minister to remain in office for many more years and criticized those already discussing succession.

Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon was spotted voting in the Likud primaries today. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering offering him a reserved spot in the party list to bolster its economic platform. Kahlon has not yet confirmed whether he intends to return to active politics.

On paper, Nir Barkat has everything needed to succeed in politics, just as he did in business. A successful entrepreneur and former mayor of Jerusalem, he holds a solid right-wing economic worldview. Yet, despite years within Likud and significant resources invested in grassroots outreach, Barkat remains perceived as a temporary resident within the party.

Barak Seri addressed the storm in the Likud primaries on 103fm radio, claiming that Netanyahu is intentionally working to weaken senior party members, including Tally Gotliv. Now, according to him, his true influence on voters will be revealed. In addition, he addressed the Channel 14 and Military Advocate General scandal.

Mansour Abbas must demand a strategic partnership based on more than budgets, five-year plans, and improving the standard of living for Arab citizens.

It once seemed that Eisenkot's drabness and lack of charisma might be his biggest obstacle in politics. After years of war, trauma, and noise, it is possible that this is exactly what the Israeli public is looking for now in its next leader.

Two Shas city council members, Ofer Reuven and Shlomi Bitito, along with list member Adv. Nissim Shai Elmakies, have announced their support for the party led by Hida Abergel.

An especially stormy confrontation took place this evening (Sunday) in the studio of the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, when panelists Irit Linor and Guy Meroz clashed over the figure of Ra'am chairman, Mansour Abbas. At the beginning of the discussion, Linor referred to the leaders of the left-wing bloc in recent years and claimed that they were all kicked out after only one term...

After returning from Cyprus and declaring that he is a leftist who votes for the "Democrats," the star of "The Buzaglos" responds to the political drama that stirred Israeli politics and asks to "close the story": "It is legitimate, part of life" | All the details

Ahead of the primaries on Monday, we revisit the movement that attempted to shake the ruling party from within, was labeled a "Trojan horse," and was eventually erased. Likud researcher Gil Samsonov explains where the founders went wrong, whether a similar organization could return, and the critical importance of free voters in the primaries.

If we want to preserve the democratic decision, we must ensure that voters' votes are not lost due to the lack of a merger between lists, and that Knesset members do not resign from their faction in exchange for benefits.

Much like Hollywood, party leaders in Israel are casting their lists – but here it is unclear what the script is.

Right-wing activist Berale Crombie harshly attacked Zehut party chairman Moshe Feiglin and explained why he opposes joining forces with him. Baruch Marzel came to Feiglin's defense.

As polls shift, arguments change: once Bennett asked everyone to rally behind him, now the demand has relocated. The knitted-kippah public is on its way to a historic record, time to move from being Avraham Fried to Hanan Ben-Ari. To be worthy: Oren Smadja joins politics.

The journalist revealed on air a message he received after midnight from the Foreign Minister, which he claims was sent to him by mistake and subsequently deleted: "Arrogant dog, let him go home himself." Drucker estimated that the message was intended for Ahmad Tibi and attacked Likud members for their "hypocrisy."