Gilad Erdan, in an interview with Arutz Sheva, criticizes the changes in Likud, appeals to the Religious Zionist community, and presents his positions on the draft issue and the next government.
Vote counting in the Likud primaries concludes, with results placing Eli Cohen, Yariv Levin, and Amir Ohana at the top of the board.
Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman sets coalition red lines, ruling out a minority government and demanding military or civilian service for all Israelis.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev claims that the El Al workers’ committee is working against her in the Likud primaries.
US President declines to endorse a candidate in Israel's upcoming elections, but leaves open possibility he could do so later.
Three members of Shas' Kiryat Gat slate defect to rival Ahi party, citing Shas' opposition to IDF enlistment for haredim not studying in yeshiva.
Shutting down the economy on Election Day costs the Israeli economy between two and three billion shekels. So why not save billions and vote from home? Prof. Orr Dunkelman explains why the traditional ballot box is still preferable.
MK Simcha Rothman tells Arutz Sheva he wants to continue judicial reform, overhaul the attorney general's powers and help shape the next right-wing government.
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz declares that if Likud forms the next government, the judicial reform will return to the Knesset agenda.
Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas says upcoming elections will be his last, declares, 'The Palestinian state has already been established.'
Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas declares that his party aims to be at the center of decision-making following the elections: "No one will dictate our role in politics."
According to haredi analyst Yaakov Rivlin, United Torah Judaism is expected to break up into two independent factions following the elections and conduct separate coalition negotiations.
A new Direct Polls survey projects 30 Knesset seats for Likud and 23 for Gadi Eisenkot’s slate. The governing coalition reaches 59 seats, while the center-left bloc stands at 50.
Election Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered Netanyahu's video removed after a petition alleged it improperly featured children in a campaign.
Likud activist Hadar Muchtar thanks supporters after being denied exemption needed to compete in upcoming primaries.
Fourth-ranked Balad candidate Hassan al-Nasasra prioritizes battle over land at the heart of his election message, accusing Israel of seeking to harm its Arab population.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin says two-thirds of Supreme Court could be replaced during the next government's term, says no need for judicial reform legislation.
Democrats chairman praises the Ra'am leader MK Mansour Abbas, says it is 'clear' his party will receive more significant portfolios.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir slams Likud election slogan, warning government with Yashar! chair Gadi Eisenkot would 'bury the judicial reform,' grant victory to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
MK Hili Tropper says Israel needs a broad Zionist government that rises above political camps, adding that Itamar Ben Gvir could be part of it if he meets additional conditions.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves seniority waivers allowing four candidates to run in the Likud primaries, denies same exemption to Hadar Muchtar.
Likud announces that its secretariat will be asked to approve guaranteed spots on its Knesset slate for Foreign Minister Sa'ar, Defense Minister Katz, and Central Committee chairman Haim Katz.
Oren Dobronsky apologized to Trump after past posts criticizing his Iran war policy surfaced shortly after Netanyahu named him to a Likud slot.
A Channel 14 News poll gives the right-wing bloc some good news.
Einav Zangauker claims that during a meeting with Yair Golan in February, she was offered a reserved spot near the top of the Democrats’ Knesset slate and that the agreement was subsequently reaffirmed.
Aliza Bloch officially joins new political party founded by former ministers Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, after reportedly turning down reserved spot on Likud list.
Dedi Simhi, tapped as the No. 2 candidate on Benny Gantz's slate, is reconsidering his political future and considering a jump to Likud if offered a guaranteed spot on their roster.
A new Kan 11 News poll reveals that all newly formed political parties are falling well short of the electoral threshold. Meanwhile, the Likud party sees a modest uptick in support.
Hadash, Balad, and Ta'al join forces to run in the elections with the stated goal of 'toppling the fascist right-wing government.'
Likud attacked Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, claiming they are working to transfer votes to the left. Edelstein responded: "We will support only the formation of a broad Zionist government."
Former Likud MK Dan Illouz says he would prefer to see Yair Golan as minister rather than key portfolios remain in the hands of haredi parties.
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.
MK Gilad Kariv releases Arabic-language message, promising to classify attacks by 'extremist settlers' as acts of terrorism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yashar! party chairman says declaring Qatar an enemy state requires a professional policy review-not election slogans.
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.
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.
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.
A Channel 12 News poll shows a tie between Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, with 23 seats each. Netanyahu's opponents maintain a majority of 70 seats.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen backs Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to haredi enlistment, says haredi leadership apparently not opposed.
Defense Minister Israel Katz unveils new campaign touting his record in office, highlighting strikes on Iran's terror network.
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.
Benett drops to 13 seats, Golan drops to eight, Ofer Winter and Erdan and Edelstein stay behind electoral threshold. Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied for lead.
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 Knesset elections.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects the debate over who should be the next prime minister and rules out any cooperation with the Ra'am party.
MK Uri Maklev questions Netanyahu's loyalty to the right-wing bloc, predicts he may seek a coalition with Gadi Eisenkot.
A report claims Yesh Atid MK Yoav Segalovitz is expected to meet Mansour Abbas about joining Ra'am ahead of the next Knesset elections.
After hundreds of pro-Israel campaigns in the hostile Arab media, educator and publicist Nahil Zoabi addresses the prospect of an Arab party supporting Israel
The Prime Minister is considering shifting Likud to a digital voting system for its primaries. The idea follows his favorable impression of the online primary held by The Democrats party.
Channel 12 News poll projects 23 seats for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party, compared to 22 for Likud. For the first time, the "Zionist Home" party - led by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel - passes the electoral threshold.
The Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu’s request for eight reserved slate spots, as well as a clause allowing sitting ministers and MKs to run in regional districts.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in the final hour of the Religious Zionist party primaries, warning against complacency within the right-wing camp.
In a closed-door meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Subcommittee for Intelligence, Shin Bet Director David Zini will present data on influence operations by enemy states.
A new Kantar poll shows Likud leading with 22 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot trails by one seat and matches Netanyahu in support for prime minister, while Bennett trails.
