Netanyahu and Smotrich convened dozens of local authority heads and called for increased voter turnout among right-wing supporters, amid exceptionally high turnout across the country.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Western Wall on eve of Israel's elections, placing handwritten prayer for IDF soldiers, victory over Israel's enemies, and success for the Jewish people.
Netanyahu reportedly sought rabbis' help to persuade Ofer Winter to withdraw from the election. Rabbi David Abuhatzeira instead supports his candidacy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz reject reports of plans to dismiss IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. Katz alleges an attempt to harm Likud.
President Trump denies reports that Netanyahu sought another endorsement ahead of Israel's election, while praising the Prime Minister's leadership and their joint actions against Iran.
CNN claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought joint US-Israeli attack on Iran before elections, failed to secure US President Donald Trump's approval. Prime Minister's Office: Fake news.
President Trump reiterates his endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election, praising their joint achievements against Iran and urging Israelis to vote for him.
Senior security officials and figures close to Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly believe that military strikes could weaken Iran's regime but would not be sufficient to bring about its collapse.
Visiting an Arrow air defense battery, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran and its proxies against attacks on Israel, threatening blows of 'a magnitude beyond proportion.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned Police Commissioner Danny Levy for a discussion on police preparations ahead of the elections.
Three decades at the center of Israel’s history. Opinion.
Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir warns that Netanyahu wants a broad government with Gadi Eisenkot and urges right-wing voters not to abandon his party.
Netanyahu warns Israel must prepare for possible Western banking sanctions, citing digital currencies as an alternative, and predicts an end to US military aid.
Final television polls ahead of Tuesday’s elections show Eisenkot's Yashar party leading Likud, while neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition reaches 61 seats.
Netanyahu says the IDF will evacuate residents, search homes and demolish terrorist infrastructure in Hebron, with a broader Judea and Samaria operation under consideration.
Prime Minister Netanyahu orders security forces to cordon off Hebron following the shooting attack at Yehuda Junction, praises soldiers who thwarted a larger attack, and vows to pursue Hamas terrorists and those who sent them.
Bottle thrown toward the Prime Minister's convoy as it moves through Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market. Police launch a search for the suspect.
In an extensive interview ahead of the Knesset elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies seeking President Trump's endorsement and recounts their conversation afterward.
Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects a Financial Times report claiming President Trump prevented Israel from launching a major attack against Iran earlier this month.
Five days before election day, Netanyahu warns the right could lose power and discusses Trump's endorsement, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria.
Vice President JD Vance says he will no longer endorse foreign election candidates, citing Orban's defeat and explaining his decision not to back Netanyahu.
The New York Times reports that the US and Israel are preparing a short, intensive military campaign against Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure.
Netanyahu calls for toppling Iran's regime as Katz warns of devastating retaliation, expanded Israeli control in Lebanon, and no withdrawal from Gaza.
Ofer Winter admits he may have erred in backing only Netanyahu, as Smotrich reportedly considers offering him a ministerial post to withdraw.
Netanyahu urges Ofer Winter to withdraw from the Knesset race after bereaved families warn his candidacy could cost the right crucial votes.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Haredi Public Party chairman Moti Leitner in bid to prevent wasted right-wing votes; Leitner outlines demands.
Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot backs says he sees no imminent security threat, says he won't allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be caretaker prime minister.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for a large-scale military strike against Iran, but the operation was halted following opposition from US President Donald Trump.
Speaking to i24NEWS, Netanyahu warns Iran may use proxies to disrupt Israel's election, calls for regime change in Tehran, and criticizes Macron over unrest in France.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirms an unannounced visit to Israel and meeting with Netanyahu, but declines to reveal what was discussed.
Prime Minister Netanyahu says he discussed toppling the Iranian regime with US President Donald Trump, declaring that the move would lead to Hezbollah's elimination and peace with Lebanon.
The Prime Minister and Finance Minister are currently meeting with Rabbi Eli Sadan, Ofer Winter's rabbi, amid efforts to persuade him to withdraw from the election race.
Likud rejects opposition accusations over Netanyahu's haredi draft remarks, insisting that those who refuse to enlist will face imprisonment.
Former Attorney General Mandelblit tells court he does not recall approving a bribery investigation into Netanyahu in Case 4000.
Netanyahu promises a new haredi conscription law, condemns arrests of yeshiva students, and rules out a plea deal; Eisenkot vows to oppose him.
Former long-time Likud member Tzachi Hanegbi announces he will vote for Liberman, criticizing the right over haredi draft exemptions and other issues.
Vice President JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu in Israel's election despite Trump's support, explains he is focusing on the midterms.
Axios reports that US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Netanyahu in an unannounced visit to Israel amid discussions of renewed strikes on Iran and Trump's election endorsement.
Syrian officials fear Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could take extraordinary action on Syrian territory to gain a political advantage ahead of Israel's elections.
Acting on precise Shin Bet intelligence, elite Yamam forces arrested two suspects near Latrun on suspicion of planning an attack against Israeli civilians.
Netanyahu calls Trump to thank him for his endorsement; Trump predicts a major victory and calls him a warrior. 'You're the man I want by my side, Bibi.'
Former Israeli diplomat Yaki Dayan explains Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu, dismisses the polling theory, and warns of another round with Iran.
Moshe Feiglin tells Arutz Sheva that Netanyahu should have resigned, calls for fundamental change in Israel's military strategy, and explains decision to run alongside Bezalel Smotrich.
The mother of former hostage Avinatan Or blames the Prime Minister for allowing funds to flow to Hamas and for the prolonged war, but stops short of saying he should have resigned.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IAF base, warns Israel's enemies against attacking the Jewish state.
Ben Gvir claims Netanyahu's office promised European countries to exclude him from the next government. Likud strongly denies the allegation, calling it political spin.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Trump after his endorsement of Netanyahu in Israel's election, accusing the Prime Minister of seeking another war.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines ten principles for Israel's security, emphasizing preemptive strikes, military independence, defeating enemies, and strengthening the nation's Jewish identity.
Nine days before Israel’s elections, Trump gives Netanyahu his “Complete and Total Endorsement" in an unprecedented intervention, Axios’ Barak Ravid reports.
Netanyahu rejects claims he was part of the pre-October 7th 'conception,' defends his 'total victory' pledge, and vows to establish a balanced commission of inquiry if reelected.
Arutz Sheva's Election Barometer finds 65% of coalition voters expect Netanyahu to remain PM, while 48% of opposition voters predict a change.
The Prime Minister presented a plan Sunday morning to enlist 23,000 haredi men over three and a half years and issued a stern warning to those who categorically oppose military service.
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman outlines a plan to pass legislation barring indicted candidates from taking office.
In interview with Mark Levin, Netanyahu discusses Trump's approach to Iran, warns of Tehran's nuclear ambitions, defends Israel's actions in Gaza and looks ahead to Israel's election.
Binyamin Netanyahu and parties affiliated with him are the reliable leaders. The alternatives are like swimmers who sincerely and absurdly believe they can negotiate with sharks. Op-ed.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'very harsh response' if Iran attempts attack before elections, vows to crack down on 'affliction' of Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria.
As Israel's election approaches, opposition figures are reportedly working behind the scenes to prevent Trump from endorsing Netanyahu and influencing the battle to form the next government.
Newly revealed war cabinet transcripts expose explosive disagreements between Netanyahu and Israel's security chiefs over Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria, and decisions that shaped the course of the war.
Prime Minister's Office questions allegations of attack on European diplomats, citing insufficient evidence; Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz condemns violence, calls for tougher policing of provocateurs.
After Yoav Horowitz accused Netanyahu of being a "Qatari agent," the Likud announces that the Prime Minister would file a 500,000-shekel defamation lawsuit.
