Israel Elections
New Bennett-Lapid party weakens compared to separate runs, Netanyahu maintains lead - poll
The poll marks a shift after four consecutive surveys in which the opposition bloc held 61 seats without relying on Arab parties. It now falls to 59 seats, while the coalition rises from 49 to 51.
Members of Israel's Right in talks to form new party as alternative to Likud
Head of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries
Reservists Party vows to form Zionist government, discusses potential alliance with Gantz
Likud emerges as largest party in new Channel 13 poll, public split on Gaza war
Additionally, the majority of the public supports a hostage deal instead of a continuation of the war in Gaza.
Bennett overtakes Netanyahu: New poll shows Likud slipping amid political shift - poll
“After weeks of upward movement, Likud’s rise has been halted, dropping two seats to 24,” the poll indicates.
Majority of Israelis now prefer giving up Philadelphi in order to reach deal - poll
The poll showed that the Israeli public mostly prefers giving up control of the Philadelphi Corridor in order to enable a prisoner-hostage exchange deal (48%).
Benny Gantz gains momentum, Netanyahu loses ground in new poll
A survey by Kan News and the Kantar Institute showed that there have been significant changes in voting patterns and public trust in the current leadership.
Oppose Netanyahu, but don't foul-mouth him - opinion
To campaign for a cause, one need not foul-mouth the adversary; Uncivilized and poisoned language will corrupt one’s politics.
Four days of protests for elections, hostages kick off around the country
Among organizations participating were women's protest organization Bonot Alternativa, The Academic Protest, Kaplan Force, Change Generation, Yom Kippur Fighters 73, The Black Flags, and many more.
Meretz, Labor Party sign agreement to merge parties under new party name 'The Democrats'
The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.
Gap closing between Netanyahu and Gantz, Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu follow - N12 poll
Poll by Channel 12 shows Likud and National Unity narrowing gap, with Likud at 20 mandates, National Unity at 23. Yesh Atid follows with 15, Yisrael Beytenu with 14 mandates.
Over half of Israelis believe Netanyahu should resign immediately - poll
54% of respondents said that elections should be held earlier.
'He will be the destroyer of the country,' Eyal Megged says against former friend Netanyahu
"I don't think he was always a dictator, but it is possible that he increasingly developed the personality of a dictator, where all his thoughts are focused on remaining in power," Eyal Megged said.