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MK Gadi Eisenkot criticized Benjamin Netanyahu's rhetoric on the Iranian threat during a radio interview, emphasizing coalition plans with Avigdor Lieberman and strict conscription terms ahead of the 2026 elections.

A new Walla poll ahead of the October 2026 Knesset elections shows Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett gaining strength while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party slips. Neither political bloc reaches the 61-seat majority.

Naftali Bennett launched a sharp attack against Shas leader Aryeh Deri over the ultra-Orthodox IDF enlistment exemptions, sparking a heated debate regarding religious duty.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ultra-Orthodox draft evader arrests, signaling openness to an exemption law. BeYachad leader Naftali Bennett condemned the move as a political deal enabling mass draft evasion.

Leaders discussed the controversial trapped profits tax and economic strategies at the Tax Advisers Chamber conference in Eilat, focusing on growth and taxation.

Bereaved parents Herzl and Meirav Hajaj filed a 200,000 shekel defamation lawsuit against former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, claiming he falsely portrayed them as paid political disruptors during Memorial Day ceremonies.

Time magazine documents reveal that Benjamin Netanyahu's government privately urged Qatar to continue funding Gaza despite public criticism, maintaining mechanisms that persisted through successive administrations.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch sent a legal warning letter to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, demanding an apology and 30,000 shekels for defamatory remarks made during a Channel 12 interview.

Naftali Bennett stated at the Sderot conference that Israel must hold the Yellow Line in Gaza until Hamas is defeated, while criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu over Qatar ties.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed security policies, the Iranian threat, and political opposition figures in a comprehensive interview ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

Naftali Bennett unveiled an economic plan for Israel's high-tech sector, proposing a new AI ministry, tax reforms, and a 24-hour company registration track.

Former football coach Shlomo Scharf has joined Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's BeYachad election campaign, adding high-profile sports visibility to the upcoming Knesset race.

A Channel 13 poll shows the Netanyahu bloc dropping to 51 mandates, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! leads with 20 seats. Bennett's Be-Yachad secures 12 mandates, and 54% of respondents oppose draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox parties.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir challenged former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to a debate during a chance encounter at a conference, following Bennett's remarks clarifying his opposition to any future coalition with Benjamin Netanyahu.

As the October 2026 Knesset elections approach, a tense corridor confrontation between Itamar Ben Gvir and Naftali Bennett highlights escalating political rivalries amid ongoing national security and economic challenges.

A new Lazar Research poll for the 2026 Israeli elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! leading with 22 mandates, followed by Likud with 20. Ofer Winter's party failed to clear the threshold.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced a safety review following a fatal munitions explosion in the north that killed a teenager. Kisch also clashed with radio hosts over political controversies.

Ultra-Orthodox leaders escalate election rhetoric as Shas chief Aryeh Deri admits to a strategy of buying time on the draft law, drawing sharp criticism from Naftali Bennett and Yisrael Beytenu.

Israel's first Democracy Festival at BIG FASHION Glilot brings together political leaders from across the spectrum for open public debates ahead of the upcoming elections.

A mutual suspicion persists between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's parties within the "Be-yachad" list regarding potential post-election splits and coalition maneuvers.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett blamed Zionist parties for the Haredi enlistment crisis at an election conference in Jerusalem, while Gadi Eisenkot rejected any future political partnership with Benjamin Netanyahu.

Naftali Bennett unveiled a sweeping political platform promising substantial housing and daycare benefits for IDF reservists while cutting state funding for ultra-Orthodox draft evaders.

At the National Youth Conference in Jerusalem, student groups highlighted the draft law, cost of living, and security as top priorities ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, featuring statements from Naftali Bennett, Yoaz Hendel, and Itamar Ben Gvir.

Ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, WIZO and the Israel Women's Network hosted a major conference in Tel Aviv focusing on women's security, rights, and representation, featuring commitments from former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Sources close to Be-yachad chairman Naftali Bennett strongly rejected Likud claims that he might join a Netanyahu-led coalition if the right fails to win 61 seats.

Ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections, Israeli politicians are using pop culture in campaigns. Naftali Bennett featured a sitcom star, while Benjamin Netanyahu released a GTA-themed AI video.

Likud officials privately assess a realistic target of 55-56 mandates to form a blocking bloc, aiming to prevent the opposition from establishing a government.

A question about Transport Minister Miri Regev led to a tense exchange at a Modi'in election event between Naftali Bennett and the mother of a victim from the 2018 Tzafit stream disaster, reviving past controversies over ministerial accountability.

Channel 14 launches "The Surgeons' Table", a new political analysis show featuring top Israeli leaders ahead of upcoming elections, examined by a panel of five experts.

Amich Yisrael chairman Ofer Winter faced protests from the Jerusalem Faction during a visit to Bnei Brak, following a similar recent incident involving Naftali Bennett.

Data on digital campaign spending for the upcoming Knesset elections reveals massive investments by Israeli politicians on social media, with Benjamin Netanyahu leading the pack.

Ahead of the elections, Naftali Bennett addressed the "poison machine" and rumors about his marriage during a television interview on Kan 11, while his "Be-yachad" list holds 12 mandates in recent polls.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett blamed Benjamin Netanyahu for the October 7 massacre, vowed not to join his government, and promised strict term limits and an uncompromising stance against anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox parties.

A Channel 13 poll in Israel shows a 20-seat tie between Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! and Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, as Netanyahu's bloc leads with 55 mandates.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman hopes Ofer Winter's party will join the bloc of military servers, drawing swift criticism from Naftali Bennett due to Winter's loyalty to Benjamin Netanyahu.

Shas leader Aryeh Deri conditioned joining any future coalition on regulating yeshiva students' draft exemptions, drawing fierce condemnation from opposition leader Naftali Bennett amid rising tensions.

Israeli political leaders reacted with outrage to leaked remarks by ultra-Orthodox leader Rabbi Dov Lando blaming Zionism for Arab hostility and criticizing fallen soldiers.

Naftali Bennett defends his right-wing credentials in a new campaign video, criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu's past territorial concessions and calling for national unity.

A Kan 11 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's bloc leading with 53 mandates, narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's 51. Meanwhile, 67 percent of Israelis fear another October 7-style event.

A Kan 11 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! leading with 23 mandates, while Ofer Winter's party fails to cross the electoral threshold ahead of the 2026 elections.

Naftali Bennett warned ultra-Orthodox youths in Bnei Brak that failing to serve or study core subjects will cause national collapse, amid a drop in his party's poll numbers.

A new i24NEWS poll shows Likud leading with 28 mandates ahead of the upcoming elections, followed by Yashar! with 22 and BeYachad with 9 mandates.

An indictment was filed against Eliyahu Azrad from Bnei Brak for throwing a salt shaker at former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during a filming session at a restaurant.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent podcast interview, claiming that late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar preferred Netanyahu in office due to perceived containment policies.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned at Hostages Square that the IDF faces a severe manpower crisis, criticizing Netanyahu and coalition leaders over the military draft.

A Channel 14 poll shows right-wing and center-left political blocs holding steady at 63 and 45 mandates, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expands his lead.

Culture Minister Miki Zohar rejected demands for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take sole responsibility for October 7, arguing that opposition leaders and former security chiefs must also share the blame.

Thirty days before the Israeli elections, opposition leaders published a joint understanding document, yet deep political divisions and strategic rivalries threaten their cooperation.

Opposition leaders released a joint photo and strategic roadmap against Benjamin Netanyahu's government, though the crucial question of who will lead the bloc remains unresolved.

Be-yachad party leader Naftali Bennett issued a defiant statement following a violent incident in Bnei Brak, where a staff member was injured by thrown objects during his political tour.