ANNA BARSKY
European states criticize Israel, but keep relying on its defense technology - analysis
Yesh Atid MK Karine Elharrar announces decision not to run for Knesset in upcoming election
Mansour Abbas bets on Yoav Segalovich to make Ra'am acceptable to Israel's center - analysis
Quarter of Israelis consider using AI for election votes amid rising online disinformation surge
Some 56.8% of respondents said they have encountered fake or impersonating accounts frequently or occasionally, while only about 20% said they had never encountered the phenomenon.
Bennett, Eisenkot draw the battle lines in race to lead Israel’s next coalition - analysis
Bennett is offering soft-right voters an alternative to Netanyahu, while Eisenkot is seeking to hold the political center while persuading right-wing voters that he is not dependent on the Left.
Smotrich enters joint ticket talks with former Likud MK Feiglin as Likud slams Ben-Gvir
Simultaneously, tensions grew between National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Likud party after he announced that Otzma Yehudit would not run together with the Religious Zionist Party.
Winter's claimed support for Netanyahu overshadows his campaign, may siphon Likud voters - analysis
Winter is seeking to remove from the agenda the campaign portraying him as a risk to the right, as someone who could help replace Netanyahu or siphon votes away from the bloc.
Netanyahu weighs rotation gov't with Eisenkot amid fears of not securing majority bloc in Knesset
Against this backdrop, the possibility of Netanyahu taking over the presidency after Herzog's term ends is being discussed.
Netanyahu appoints sole Russian-speaking Likud candidate Elkin to lead party's immigrant outreach
The appointment adds weight to the possibility that a decision guaranteeing that outcome will soon follow, moving Elkin into a realistic position on the Likud list.
After strike on Turkish base in Syria, US urges Israel to show restraint
Washington says restraint and dialogue are the best path forward to prevent further escalation among Jerusalem, Damascus, and Ankara.
Movement for Quality Government demands answers over Channel 14's Jerusalem relocation deadline
The Movement for Quality Government in Israel asks the Second Authority to clarify its plans after the extension allowing Channel 14 to delay moving its news operations expires at the end of August.
Smotrich, Strock push Netanyahu to bar ISF from operating in Gaza before Hamas disarmament
Last Friday, Strock attended a tour of the Life Support Area Endurance camp, a staging site for ISF forces, and viewed ongoing preperations for the deployment of the ISF.
Ben-Gvir courts disappointed Likud, Shas voters, pushes for fully right-wing government
With dissatisfaction growing on Likud’s right flank, Otzma Yehudit is positioning itself to attract voters from Likud and Shas while opposing a potential broad coalition.