Report: Gantz, Shaked in talks over joint election run
Benny Gantz, Ayelet Shaked, reportedly negotiating joint bid for the upcoming election, with proposed deal giving Gantz lead spot, Shaked first choice of Cabinet post.
Benny Gantz, Ayelet Shaked, reportedly negotiating joint bid for the upcoming election, with proposed deal giving Gantz lead spot, Shaked first choice of Cabinet post.


A taxi driver from Ma'ale Adumim was arrested after authorities discovered he had been driving without a valid license for the past 20 years.

MK Gilad Kariv releases Arabic-language message, promising to classify attacks by 'extremist settlers' as acts of terrorism.

Rabbi Avraham Wiener, senior figures of the Biala Hasidic dynasty and longtime close disciple of its rebbes, passes away at the age of 93.
Man believed to be in his 20s pronounced dead after being pulled from the water near Jerusalem Beach in Bat Yam; police investigating.

Journalist Kalman Liebskind blasts efforts to fly Israelis home to vote, arguing that those who no longer live in Israel should not determine the country's future.

Report claims Defense Minister Israel Katz left a crucial Security Cabinet session before it concluded, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asking where he had gone.

New Maariv poll shows little movement in electoral map, with coalition remaining at 49 seats while the opposition maintains potential path to 61-seat majority.

Yesh Atid MK announces his resignation after seven years in office amid reports that Mansour Abbas is seeking to recruit him to Ra'am.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected Turkish criticism of Israel's Syria operations, accusing Ankara of hypocrisy and defending Israel's security measures.

Thousands pay final respects to Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, after he was killed during combat in southern Lebanon.

The government's Cyber Defense Unit is warning of a campaign that displays a fake "I'm not a robot" screen designed to trick users into copying and pasting malicious commands.

Sarah Netanyahu has filed a lawsuit against former Prime Minister's Residence employee Yechiel Ohev Ami, one week after he sued her, alleging workplace abuse.

An i24NEWS poll indicates that Naftali Bennett's "Together" party has lost another two seats. Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's new party fails to cross the electoral threshold.

Former UN envoy Gilad Erdan launches a new right-wing party with Yuli Edelstein, calling for universal service and a broad Zionist government.

An 18-month-old girl drowned in a swimming pool at a private home in Ashkelon. Magen David Adom teams performed CPR at the scene, but doctors at Barzilai Medical Center were forced to pronounce her dead.

In a speech delivered to his troops before he fell, Maj. Harel Birenstock urged them to strengthen the unit, recruit new soldiers, and, above all, choose good people.

The condition of the four soldiers seriously wounded in yesterday's incident in Lebanon has stabilized, and one has regained consciousness and is communicating with his family.

US Air Force reportedly begins relocating some of its aerial refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport, following pressure to ease congestion ahead of one of the busiest travel months since October 7.

Ten cases have been diagnosed since the start of the season, three patients remain hospitalized, and virus-carrying mosquitoes have been detected in several municipalities in central Israel.

The Foreign Ministry published a message today denouncing a report that anti-Christian attacks were on the rise in Israel.

Prominent Religious Zionist rabbis issue rare joint call encouraging young men to enlist in the Temple Mount Police unit, describing the role as both a national mission and a great privilege.

Education Ministry audit finds dozens of haredi daycare centers allegedly failed to pass government-funded bonuses on to classroom aides, prompting demands to recover millions of shekels.

Major (res.) Harel Birenstock, who was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, was laid to rest at Mount Herzl as his family remembered his devotion to his country, his wife and four children, and his unwavering love of life in emotional eulogies.

Israel Hofsheet appeals to Attorney General, municipal legal advisers, demanding local authorities halt funding for haredi cultural events and community programs.

Police discover body in an advanced state of decomposition during the search for missing man Eldar Dayan, identity not yet confirmed.

Over 72% of coalition voters want National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remain in office, Channel 14 poll reveals.

The former Shas chairman is in talks with the "Haredi Public" party, which targets working haredim and advocates enlisting haredim not engaged in full-time Torah study.

MK Dan Illouz announces he is joining the Yisrael Beytenu party, led by Avigdor Liberman, after leaving Likud.

In an interview with Arutz Sheva following his party’s launch, Yoaz Hendel says Netanyahu must take responsibility for the October 7 disaster, calls for the establishment of a broad Zionist government.

Hamas sources tell Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the second phase of the ceasefire agreement will last 210 days and be implemented in five distinct stages.

Prime Minister links Herzl's vision to Israel's current security challenges, vows to prevent a nuclear Iran; President Herzog says lasting victory requires both military success and statesmanship.

IDF and Israel Police forces launched a search operation to locate the group and return them to Israeli territory after they crossed the border illegally, putting their lives at risk.

Tal Yinon Dardik has demanded a public apology from the Defense Ministry and the ISA, claiming media leaks falsely portrayed him as a key suspect in an alleged attack on Palestinians to justify his administrative detention.

Prime Minister responds to petitions seeking the removal of the National Security Minister, saying his appointment was lawful and there are no grounds for his dismissal.

Yashar! party chairman says declaring Qatar an enemy state requires a professional policy review-not election slogans.

The Religious Zionist Party has unveiled a new digital platform that allows users to explore its achievements based on their interests and location.

Decades later, the bones of Theodore Herzl's grandparents have been removed from Belgrade and brought to Israel to be laid to rest.

The chairman of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, said at a conference that "we would not want to draft all the Haredim tomorrow morning."

Kobi Yedid, 34, who disappeared while swimming with his family off a beach in Limassol, found two hours later.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks budget transfers approved by Finance Committee, citing alleged procedural flaws in approval process.

Police officers broke into a locked car to rescue a distressed toddler on a hot day, with the child taken for medical evaluation in good condition.

After he was attacked by extremists outside a guidance fair for haredi pre-military recruits, Brigadier General (Res.) Ofer Winter says he will continue working to integrate haredim in the IDF.

Dozens of law interns gather outside Justice Minister Yariv Levin's home, demanding he intervene after unusually difficult bar exam left only about one-third of candidates with a passing grade.

Israel launches a national program to bring qualified Jewish educators from North America, targeting teacher shortages ahead of the 2027-28 school year.

Arbel Feldman, father of three, allegedly gunned down in his Rishon Lezion office by a client after a dispute over compensation payments.

Standing Together activists staged a sit-in at the Religious Zionist Party headquarters, with some protesters attempting to infiltrate the offices.

Students from the Tefahot Yeshiva dance and sing at the Tel Hashomer inductment center, moments before joining Givati Brigade.

Lahav 433 investigators question former MK Michael Kleiner, contractor Dudi Appel. over alleged scheme to conceal multimillion-shekel real estate assets through fraudulent transactions.

Sa’ar will represent Israel at the inauguration ceremony of Colombia’s President, Abelardo de la Espriella, and will be the first Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Ecuador in 44 years.

MK Gilad Kariv says The Democrats party will work to approve a larger five-year development plan for Arab society if it joins the next government.

34-year-old Jerusalem resident drowns in Limassol, Cyprus, after going for a swim with his family. ZAKA and Foreign Ministry are coordinating with local authorities to return his body to Israel for burial.

A new Channel 16 poll conducted by Prof. Yitzhak Katz projects 22 seats for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party, while Otzma Yehudit climbs to 9 seats.

Rescue volunteers searched for a Beitar Illit mother and her eight children after contact was lost during a hike near Tekoa; all were found safe.

The "Israeli Voice Index" found that a majority of Israelis are concerned about the integrity of future elections and believe a Palestinian uprising in Judea and Samaria is a likely scenario.

Footage from the demonstration shows Mendel Rata standing alongside police officers as protesters from the Jerusalem Faction confront and attack him.

Visiting a planned Negev tree planting site, Itamar Ben-Gvir vowed to demolish illegal structures and said the state would protect its land.

American Jewish duo Zusha perform their tri-lingual hit "Don't Leave Me On My Own" live at Galgalatz during their Israel tour.

14 firefighting crews and four firefighting aircraft are operating to prevent the flames from spreading.

After losing their son to a shooting attack and their home in a fire, the Broyar family decided they wanted to turn personal tragedy into action.
