Yesh Atid

Yesh Atid appoints Zionist Council head Oz Haim to Knesset, replacing MK Toporovsky

Haim has held the role of director general of the Zionist Council in Israel for over four years, which functions as a branch of the World Zionist Organization (WZO).

DIRECTOR GENERAL of the Zionist Council Oz Haim.
Daniel Hershkowitz, Israel's Head of the Civil Service Commission speaks at the Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 7, 2022.

Former Civil Service Commissioner Hershkowitz withdraws from State Comptroller race

NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, in April 2026.

High Court: Ben-Gvir cannot bar police, prison officials from Knesset oversight hearings

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to IDF generals on April 27, 2026

Why Bennett, Lapid's union actually strengthens Netanyahu's hand in next elections - opinion


Another poll confirms: Naftali Bennett would lead right-wing to election victory

According to the poll, the National Unity led by Benny Gantz would garner 25 mandates, while the Likud led by Benjamin Netanyahu would yield 21 mandates.

 Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet gives a statement to the press. June 29, 2024.

Gap between Netanyahu, Gantz is closing; should PM be worried? - poll

Maariv poll shows Gantz voters declining, coalition still shrinking

A 2021 CAMPAIGN poster for Benny Gantz, depicting him alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli municipal tax to jump by 5%, biggest rise in 17 years

Local municipalities can request an exception to the updated rate set by the Interior Ministry, meaning some could charge an even higher rate if they receive approval.

House and calculator [Illustrative].

US administration 'appalled' by Israeli government, Lapid says

Yair Lapid also attacked Netanyahu, saying Israel's surrounding enemies view the country as weak, and are gaining confidence.

 Head of opposition and the Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 15, 2024.

Israel municipal elections: Polls close amid extremely low turnout

Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid in Tel Aviv expressed his support for former Yesh Atid minister Orna Barbivay, who is running against incumbent mayor Ron Huldai.

 Campaign posters at a voting station on the morning of the Municipal Elections, in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2024

Israel's municipal elections: Which vote will impact national politics? - analysis

A number of the municipal elections also have political ramifications on the national level. Here are a few to look out for.

 ELECTION POSTERS promote the mayoral candidacies of incumbent Ron Huldai and challenger Orna Barbivai on the streets of Tel Aviv, ahead of this week’s election.

Tensions in National Unity after Gantz's absence from Cassif impeachment vote

Day after failed ousting of MK Ofer Cassif, New Hope disappointed with four Blue and White members' absence during crucial vote, deepening political rifts.

 Gideon Sa'ar

Support for female combat soldiers dependent on sector, study finds

Support for women combat soldiers is roughly the same between men and women.

IDF female combat soldiers.

Navigating the political woods: Gantz’s unity move and Lapid’s opposition stand - analysis

“Our partnership is not political, it is a shared fate. At this time, we are all the soldiers of Israel," Gantz said.

 BENNY GANTZ has captured the hearts of many by taking the critical decision to join the prime minister and defense minister to form a war cabinet. He would, however, be mistaken if he thinks this is going to be enough, says the writer.

Netanyahu makes slight gains against Gantz, Lapid in new election poll

All in all, the coalition gained two seats, adding up to 46 total, while the opposition went down to 74, still making up a sizable majority of the Knesset’s 120. 

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023.