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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's adviser Jonatan Urich attacked media reports regarding a sensitive WhatsApp leak controversy, as former Shin Bet officials demand security checks.

The IDF and police trade blame over West Bank security as the military prepares to reinforce troops following weekend violence, amid criticism of systemic enforcement gaps.

A holiday family dinner in Israel turned into a divorce crisis after a political argument over Benjamin Netanyahu escalated into a shouting match, police intervention, and an ultimatum.

Likud demands an investigation into Ehud Barak's "Gideonim" organization over alleged plans to disrupt vote counting, sparking political controversy ahead of the upcoming elections in Israel.

Spanish cyber firm Golden Owl exposed an Iranian influence network on X deploying hundreds of fake accounts to deepen societal divisions ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.

French radical left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of funding a smear campaign against his party members during local elections, citing foreign interference.

Three years after the October 7 attacks, Israel marks a grim milestone with 2,057 dead across all fronts. While 90% of Gaza Envelope residents have returned, security forces continue operations as diplomatic efforts stall.

Former senior Mossad official Sagiv Asulin urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to officially designate cognitive warfare as a national security threat and establish a dedicated agency to combat global delegitimization campaigns.

The IDF continues strikes in southern Lebanon to dismantle strategic Hezbollah underground infrastructure along the Ali Taher ridge, as troops prepare for defensive redeployments.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled his new reserved slots in the Likud party list, notably including Channel 14 commentator Yaakov Bardugo, wounded reservist Elisha Madan, and bereaved parents Taliq Goili and Itzik Bonzel.

New poll data reveals an extremely tight battle between the blocs, where a joint run of several parties currently not passing the electoral threshold could propel them to a dramatic figure.

A new poll reveals a turnaround at the top as Gadi Eizenkot and his new party overtake Netanyahu's Likud, while a surprising union on the right changes the balance of power.

A senior political source admits that in the shadow of the growing tension with Turkey, the exchange of messages via Azerbaijan has recently decreased. At the same time, President Erdogan sends a threatening message to Greece, two days after it signed a huge arms deal with Israel, and claimed that it is arming islands near the Turkish coast: "Whoever interprets our restrained approach as weakness...

A Kan News poll presents a changing political picture: two important parties for the right-wing pass the electoral threshold, while Likud and Otzma Yehudit weaken. Netanyahu strengthens within his bloc and returns to lead against Bennett in suitability for Prime Minister.

Erdogan said that Israel is "addicted to war" and is trying to destabilize the region. The Foreign Ministry was quick to respond: "He is like the worst antisemites in history." Ankara did not remain in debt: "The international community no longer believes the lies of the Netanyahu government."

The 'Democrats' candidate Yaya Fink revealed that while the chairman of the security committee, Ronen Cohen, was denying pressure from the Netanyahu family in the studio, an incoming call from "the lady's office" appeared on his phone screen.

The President of Turkey presented Ankara as seeking to turn the region into a "home of peace, security and stability," but at the same time sharpened his tone toward Israel. In another speech, he implicitly accused the Netanyahu government of attempting to plunge the region into instability - and promised that "blood merchants" and "genocide perpetrators" will lose.

Gadi Eisenkot continues to strengthen and widens the lead over Netanyahu, while the opposition bloc approaches a decisive moment. And also: how many votes are wasted below the electoral threshold and what do they think in Likud about reserving a spot for Yair Netanyahu | Maariv poll

A Ynet and "Yedioth Ahronoth" poll reveals: about 70% of reservists say they will decide their vote based on the conscription issue, and the Likud is currently losing about two-thirds of its supporters in the serving sector. At the same time, in an open and pointed conversation, ten representatives of reserve organizations from the right and left agreed on almost everything - and sent a clear...

The new tender for construction in the E1 area has triggered a wave of criticism in Europe and threats of potential countermeasures. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the UK will not stand by and accept the destruction of the two-state solution. Ma'ale Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrah rejected the claims, emphasizing that the project does not hinder Palestinian freedom of movement.

Matan Kahana claimed that at this stage, mergers in the 'change bloc' do not increase its power, and estimated that at the moment of truth, the parties will unite behind Gadi Eisenkot. Regarding the results of the Likud primaries, he said: "It is nothing like what Begin dreamed of."

After about three years of intense fighting, the IDF and Ministry of Defense's "budget hole" is estimated at 40 billion shekels, primarily due to reserve duty expenses. Amid this, there is internal criticism of the Manpower Directorate for inefficient management of reserve quotas, with calls for sharper cuts.

Senior Likud members addressed a range of security and political issues this morning (Monday) against the backdrop of the party's primaries. Gila Gamliel, Eli Cohen, and Amit Halevi spoke about the continuation of the fighting in Gaza, the Iranian threat, the conscription of the ultra-Orthodox, Hezbollah, and the changes they say are needed in the security establishment.

A significant mandate poll reveals a surprising tie between the Likud party led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yashar' party. The 'Beyahad' party, led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, secures 14 mandates.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, envoy Jared Kushner, and Nickolay Mladenov will meet tomorrow (Monday) with the Prime Minister and propose an implementation outline for the 15-point agreement. The outline, which was presented to senior Hamas officials in Egypt, includes the establishment of pilot zones for displaced persons in the northern Gaza Strip, the deployment of a foreign vanguard...

There is currently no basis for the assessment that Trump is about to become an adversary of Israel or Netanyahu - but the risk is that the US will see Israel as increasingly responsible for delaying the planned deals in the Middle East.

An IDF tank hit a Hamas explosive device in the southern Gaza Strip with no casualties, and two terrorists who crossed the 'Yellow Line' were eliminated. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed approving targeted killings after about two weeks of stricter restrictions.

Weeks before the closing of the lists for the 26th Knesset elections, the battle for new recruits is in full swing. Some have passed primaries and others were parachuted in by party leaders, and their positions are still unclear. Just this week, a "shark" shielded by Netanyahu and an Olympic medalist who lost his most precious entered the arena. In recent months, protest activists, entrepreneurs...

According to a new poll, only about 20 of the current Likud ministers and MKs will remain on the next list. Data reveals a gap between party members, who prefer Amir Ohana and a right-wing government, and party voters, who support Nir Barkat and a unity government.

After 37 years as editor of the "Culture and Literature" supplement of "Haaretz", Benny Ziffer is ending his role with the closure of the supplement. In an interview with 103FM, he spoke about the shock of being fired and discussed the connection between his dismissal and his closeness to the Netanyahu couple.

The District Court ruled that the Likud party tribunal exceeded its authority on the fundamental issue, but upheld the decision due to flaws in the voting and counting process.

Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is truly disarmed. However, security officials warn that without preventing the entry of foreign forces and a technocratic committee, these statements remain empty rhetoric amid missed operational opportunities.

The benefit for reservists is justified, but the numbers do not lie: more than 100,000 people in need of housing are left with minimal chances, and the state has no alternative plan. Is this the end of the program for those who do not serve?

A new poll shows a shake-up in the mandate map: two new parties fail to pass the electoral threshold, the Netanyahu bloc strengthens, and Netanyahu opens a gap over Eisenkot.

Israel is facing growing criticism from Azerbaijan, partly due to the government's recognition of the Armenian genocide. Despite a nice deal closed for Rafael systems, companies fear that the trend of shrinking deals with the strategic client will continue. Among the sources of concern: the onslaught of American companies and an unexplained delay in deciding on a space tender.

The opposition bloc is concocting the 'Zero Hour' plan. Netanyahu might be ousted - but the alternative is completely surprising: an Ivvet-Bennett government. This is the result of the 'dominance paradox,' where the smaller you are, the greater your bargaining power.

While Eisenkot and Golan supporters are in a frenzy, the Right is showing peak complacency, even in the national-religious and ultra-Orthodox sectors. Benjamin Netanyahu and his partners have 12 weeks to wake up the field, or they will witness a change happening before their eyes.

According to a new Channel 12 News poll, Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's party would each receive 23 seats. The results highlight the intense competition between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Eisenkot.

Authorities in Tehran hanged Amid Behzad and Pouria Safvat this morning, accusing them of passing military locations to Israel. Human rights organizations warn that the regime is exploiting security tensions to execute dozens of young people.

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman has demanded that coalition chairman Ofir Katz convene the Knesset during the summer recess to pass a universal conscription law, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent shift in position.

The court has ruled on the case of protest activist Yishai Hadas regarding incidents at Balfour Street demonstrations. Hadas was acquitted of assault and breach of the peace charges but convicted of attempted malicious damage to property and criminal threats.

Hadas Klein and Eyal Naveh have established the Defamation Situation Room to combat the violent discourse and fake news on social media that have been intensifying ahead of the elections.

Millions of Israelis are preparing for elections, relying on pollsters' forecasts. However, due to differences in sampling methods and data collection, results across various media channels can differ significantly.

Eisenkot needs to become a boring candidate. Netanyahu must stop trying to convince the public that change is unnecessary and that he is the change. The wisdom of the crowd is a live index showing who the public considers the election winner. Three months to go, and everything is still wide open.

As Haredi parties are in conflict with each other and the Prime Minister, and the Haredi public is dissatisfied with the handling of the conscription issue, some are trying to exploit the crisis. In Jerusalem, a party called 'HaKahal' was launched yesterday with a different goal - to create a list composed by registered members, not by spiritual leaders. Women - currently still out.

The prime minister will meet with the U.S. President this evening in Washington and will take part in the funeral procession for Senator Lindsey Graham. Even if he won’t admit it, the prime minister felt relief in light of the delay of the broad attack on Iran on Saturday. The U.S. president will hear that Jerusalem is prepared to bring an international force into Gaza.

The October 7 massacre pushed the public to the right, making a Palestinian settlement seem off the table. However, ignoring the irreversible changes in Judea and Samaria risks further bloodshed. Even if peace feels distant, abandoning the pursuit of an agreement is not an option.

Mediating countries, led by Qatar and Pakistan, are advancing efforts to renew negotiations between the US and Iran following the collapse of the temporary ceasefire. Donald Trump claimed that Tehran is interested in resuming talks and estimated there is a chance for a deal, but clarified that if the contacts fail, "we will go back to the same place."

The stalled legislation regarding clearing payments between Israeli and Palestinian banks is not an economic issue, but a strategic security one. By blocking this decision, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is shifting the risks of terror financing onto Israel's private banking sector.

The US midterm elections are approaching rapidly. Democrats need three seats to flip the House of Representatives, and in some cities, the Israeli issue has become a fault line. In the House, Democrats need to win three more seats than in 2024 to reach a majority, while in the Senate, it is a more complex challenge for them.