Israeli elections 2026: Meet the parliament—MK Vladimir Beliak
Arab parties and Haredi factions will not be part of Israel’s next government, Yesh Atid Knesset member Vladimir Beliak told JNS recently, saying only Zionist parties…
Source: JNS88
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Yesha Council backs both Bluth and Katz amid controversy
In the wake of the defense minister's sharp public rebuke of Maj. Gen. Bluth, Yesha Council extends its backing to both parties. 'Dismissing Bluth is a…
Source: Arutz Sheva80
Heavy rains and deadly floods in southern India kill 14, displace thousands
The death toll in rain-related incidents rose to 11 by Sunday, and nearly 7,700 people were evacuated to around 275 relief camps across Kerala, a state…
Source: The Jerusalem Post85
Shas sets non-negotiable condition for next coalition
Shas faction chairman Yinon Azoulay announces that settling the draft status of yeshiva students will be a baseline requirement for the party joining any post-election government.
Source: Arutz Sheva80
Central Elections Committee head Sohlberg stresses need for election integrity in meeting with A-G
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized the attorney-general following the meeting, urging that she be removed from any involvement in election matters.
Source: The Jerusalem Post82
Opposition pans Netanyahu ‘spin’ as he distances himself from Haredi draft evasion law
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the…
Source: The Times of Israel91
Draft dodgers will either 'enlist or go to prison,' Netanyahu says in closed-door meeting – report
Further, KAN reported that Netanyahu acknowledged the draft law was unsuccessful and that it would not be brought back in the next government.
Source: The Jerusalem Post85
This fighter pilot's new target: Israel's 'Deep State'
Maj. (res.) Shai Kalach says he aims to fight 'deep state' influence and strengthen Israel’s Jewish identity as he enters Likud primaries ahead of the next…
Source: Arutz Sheva68
A Jewish MK on Ra’am’s slate could reshape the anti-Netanyahu coalition map
Tal Schneider is a Political Correspondent at The Times of IsraelContacts between MK Mansour Abbas, leader of the Islamist Ra’am party (United Arab List), and MK…
Source: The Times of Israel88
New party on the horizon? Erdan sets red line for the government
Ex-Likud member and former ambassador Gilad Erdan vows that he will not sit in a narrow government.
Source: Arutz Sheva77
MK Sharren Haskel begins testimony at Lahav 433 in connection with comptroller election scandal
The inquiry was launched at the initiative of the attorney-general.
Source: The Jerusalem Post74
Bennett on T-shirt appearance: 'Enjoying my final moments of grace'
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett says his casual attire reflects his desire to 'be free' while traveling around Israel, but hints he expects to return to…
Source: Arutz Sheva80
MK Simcha Rothman: 'I was willing to give up the entire reform for broad consensus'
Knesset Constitution Committee chairman says he backed compromise on judicial reform, but claims opposition withdrew once a deal appeared possible. He also acknowledges mistakes in how…
Source: Arutz Sheva82
Liberman: 'Likud has become a haredi-lite party'
Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects the debate over who should be the next prime minister and rules out any cooperation with the Ra'am party.
Source: Arutz Sheva80