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i24NEWS speaks with MK Yorai Lahav Hertzanu as Israel ramps up election security
Articles: Live: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: #i24NEWS #TheRundown i24NEWS breaks down the need-to-know news from around the world in a fast-paced and engaging format
Israel’s election may hinge on whether Netanyahu’s opposition will accept Arab support
Israel’s approaching election is developing into an extraordinary paradox: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government presided over the catastrophe of Oct. 7 and whose record since has been a succession of security failures, assaults on…
Urich's dramatic testimony in Qatargate Affair
Netanyahu's adviser estimated during his interrogation in the Qatargate investigation that his work promoting Qatar's image continued throughout much of the war and claimed that he had not informed the Prime Minister about it
Growing signs of an impending strike on Iran
On Jan. 3, the members of the new U.S. House of Representatives will walk into their offices. By all signs, several dozen Democrats will move into offices vacated by Republicans routed in the fall. The…
Syria is concerned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could order military moves inside the country to gain ground in Israel's election campaign, a well-informed source in D…
Syria is concerned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could order military moves inside the country to gain ground in Israel's election campaign, a well-informed source in Damascus told Kan News this evening. "The elections appear…
Bismuth warns Israel’s enemies may attack on Election Day as Knesset defense committee meets
"Israel's enemies will attempt to attack on Election Day," Bismuth wrote in an X/Twitter post. "We are prepared."
This is the Democratic party that supported criminality – in order to topple Netanyahu
A candidate from the Democratic party was part of an organization that sought to break the law and create chaos during the war that would lead to the overthrow of the Prime Minister • The…
Twenty-One Years Into a Four-Year Term: Mahmoud Abbas Delays Elections — Again
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, Sept. 26, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Earlier this month, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas signed…
Israeli party leader Benny Gantz drops out of race
Benny Gantz said on Monday he is dropping out of the race with just eight days to go until Israelis head to the polls to elect a new parliament. Gantz, who is a former defense…
Israel's most fateful elections? MK Gilad Kariv, Orit Farkash-Hacohen, Eran Ben-Ari & Einat Wilf
On Monday, October 12, at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, Tal Schneider, diplomatic and political correspondent for ToI and our Hebrew sister site Zman Yisrael, spoke with leading candidates from…
Israel approves £650m public spending cuts to fund defence
Opposition politicians have criticised the government for protecting coalition allocations while slashing funding for public services
Yoav Kisch ordered an investigation against RAMA - and received a surprising result
The external committee appointed by Education Minister Yoav Kisch to examine RAMA found no factual basis for doubting the reliability of the national exams. The report emphasizes the professionalism of the authority, but also points…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an Air Force base: "We have the readiness, the determination, and the capability to strike our enemies the moment it is required. Our enemie…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an Air Force base: "We have the readiness, the determination, and the capability to strike our enemies the moment it is required. Our enemies will suffer harsher blows than they…
IDF: This morning (Monday), a multi-front situational assessment on the IDF’s preparations for the election period was held, led by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir,…
IDF: This morning (Monday), a multi-front situational assessment on the IDF’s preparations for the election period was held, led by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, and attended by the Head of…
MK Kroizer Arrived at Police Internal Investigations Department to File Complaint Against Police Violence Against Him
MK Yitzhak Kroizer (Otzma Yehudit) arrived at the offices of the Police Internal Investigations Department in Tel Aviv to file a complaint regarding violence that he says was used against him by police officers, after,…
Katz: Handling of Violence by "Handful of Rioters" is the Police's Alone. We Will Not Reinstate Administrative Orders
Against the backdrop of the publication of the Judea and Samaria District Police's plan to deal with Jewish rioters, the Defense Minister stated that handling the issue "must be entirely under the sole responsibility of…
Netanyahu assessed the effect of Ukraine's strikes on Yandex (VIDEO)
Unexpected global consequences of Ukrainian cyber and infrastructure operations against Russia have manifested in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly stated that the effective strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine against…
Israel and its secret role in Qatar's financing of Gaza
Recently revealed confidential documents shed light on Israel's active involvement in managing funds sent by Qatar to the Gaza Strip. These documents show that since 2012, under the Netanyahu administration, Israel not only facilitated these…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier today that he held a phone call with White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and White House Envoy Jared K…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier today that he held a phone call with White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and White House Envoy Jared Kushner. Per the statement from President…
The IDF is examining the possibility of canceling soldiers’ leave during next week’s election, according to a military official.
The official says the possibility of canceling furloughs is being considered as part of preparations for the October 27 election, not in response to a
President Trump has endorsed Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming election.
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Israeli & Palestinian elections with Palestinian pollster Dr. Khalil Shikaki
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The Supreme Court considers ‘chutzpah’ case as rabbinical and civil courts collide
Can courts instruct a rabbinical court to withdraw accusations of chutzpah? This unlikely question was posed to the U.S. Supreme Court this month when a nursing home dispute offered a rare window into how American…
Poll: Arab parties reach record high of 15 Knesset seats
In two polls published Monday evening, the Arab parties reached record levels of support, significantly increasing their political strength
US trying to reform cultural, moral, ethical ‘rot’ at United Nations, Jewish envoy says
Jeff Bartos, U.S. representative for United Nations management and reform, has a statue of Sisyphus—the king in Greek myth condemned to roll a massive boulder up a hill daily, only to see it roll back…
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Egypt:
"How do we make sure Egypt doesn't attack us? If they understand that the next time they attack, there will be no Sinai." "You saw Sisi come out on his own initiative and declare that…
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asks US Supreme Court to hear case seeking to avoid re-arrest
Khalil's lawyers argue that noncitizens must be able to challenge detention allegedly intended to punish constitutionally protected speech as his deportation case reaches the Supreme Court
Gantz knew how to take responsibility, now it's Ofer Winter's turn
Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the race changes the political balance of power and reduces the risk of losing votes in the opposition bloc • Meanwhile, Ofer Winter continues to draw support from within the right-wing…
Netherlands ‘Deeply Broken,’ Ambassador Says After Israeli Soccer Fans Banned, Pro-Hamas Rally Allowed
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israeli football club Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s participation in the Europa League and the potential presence of Israeli fans ahead of its match against AZ Alkmaar in Alkmaar, Netherlands, on Oct. 15,…
A renewed Iran war is only a matter of time, Israeli experts warn
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have said they don’t want to see a renewal of the war against Iran – but they are issuing stark public warnings to Tehran that could…
With election days away, polls still can't predict a winner
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. News editor Ben Sales joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.…
World Jewish Congress urges English Heritage to review decision to refuse blue plaque for former London HQ
WJC said it had ‘helped expose Nazi crimes, pressed for the rescue of European Jews, and advocated for Holocaust survivors’ in the Mayfair building
Ma'ariv's 2026 Election Comics: Come discover which party - and what it offers you
Tuti and Hadar are fed up with the noise filling the election system. Every week they break down the campaigns, promises, and confrontations – to help voters understand what the parties really offer before they…
🇮🇱🇺🇸 @IsraeliPM Netanyahu on his goal with @POTUS: “Achieve the complete elimination of the Iranian threat to Israel, to America, to the world.”
Praising Trump’s pressure on Iran’s terror regime, he said: “Let’s complete the job & have the people of Iran seize their own future.”
Under Government Auspices: Benefits for Draft Dodgers Continue
The government has been delaying for months the examination of revoking municipal tax and public transportation discounts for Haredi draft dodgers. This is despite the High Court of Justice decision from April that ordered examining…
Tibi: We Will Support Ousting Ohana, We Will Not Allow Netanyahu to Be an Interim Prime Minister
In a statement delivered in Arabic, the number 2 in the Joint List offered a "safety net" to a government that would replace Netanyahu, in exchange for a series of demands. "We will not wait…
Trump's favorite publication critically assessed the deal between the US and Russia
The New York Post newspaper, which is commonly considered Donald Trump's favorite print publication, citing analytical data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), refutes the widespread notion that Ukrainian strikes on Russian…
Political reactions to Trump's support for Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently called on citizens to pay particular attention to the message of electoral support addressed by Donald Trump. The American president welcomed the common achievements of the two countries and…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a “serious incident” at Canada’s CFB Wainwright in Alberta tonight, with a subsequent fire reaching past the base’s perimeter, per…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a “serious incident” at Canada’s CFB Wainwright in Alberta tonight, with a subsequent fire reaching past the base’s perimeter, per reporting from CBS. Canada’s defense minister, during a press…
🇺🇸🤝🇮🇱 Senator Scott (FL) met with Foreign Minister Sa’ar in Jerusalem today.
The visit comes after stops in Greece and Cyprus, where Sen. Scott condemned Turkey’s occupation, denounced Erdogan’s aggression, and praised Greece-Cyprus-Israel cooperation.
I am pleased to nominate Joseph Falvey to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. Joe is…
I am pleased to nominate Joseph Falvey to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. Joe is currently an Assistant U.S. Attorney, where he has done an…
As Netanyahu loses support before election, Ben-Gvir rises in polls
(JTA) — RAMLA – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the parties in his coalition seem to be losing support heading into Israel’s first election since Oct. 7 – with one exception. Otzma Yehudit, headed by…
'Donald, we have a job to finish': Netanyahu thanks Trump for endorsement
Netanyahu calls Trump to thank him for his endorsement; Trump predicts a major victory and calls him a warrior. 'You're the man I want by my side, Bibi.'
AOC says she’s giving $1 million to El-Sayed
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said she would give $1 million from her political war chest to help elect Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, former Detroit health director and the Democratic nominee for Michigan's Senate seat. Both are…
Very telling conversation between PM Netanyahu and President Trump:
“Donald, we have a job to finish. You said it, and we’ll finish it together.” “We’ll finish it, and no one else will do it.” “Our alliance has proved that we can do amazing things…
Bennett, Netanyahu helped build Western Wall's Ezrat Yisrael, but will either secure its future?
Netanyahu approved the Western Wall compromise before freezing it. B’Yachad promises to preserve the egalitarian section, while Women of the Wall demands full implementation of the agreement
US Issues Severe Travel Warning for the Middle East: 'Could Escalate Quickly'
The US has issued security alerts for citizens in 12 Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Lebanon. Americans were warned of the possibility of airspace closures and flight disruptions, against the backdrop…
When a CNN Host Is More Hostile to Israel Than the United Nations
Christiane Amanpour on the May 22, 2023, episode of her CNN show “Amanpour.” Photo: Screenshot During the annual UN General Assembly meeting, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour interviewed senior UN official Tom Fletcher. She set the anti-Israel…
2026 Israeli Elections: What you need to know
On Oct. 27, Israelis will cast their votes in a process that will determine who is prime minister and who sits in the 120-seat parliament , the Knesset. Since the country’s founding in 1948, there…
LIVE Daily Briefing - Security, diplomacy, politics: Your questions, our answers
We recorded a live Daily Briefing podcast in Jerusalem on Wednesday, October 14, joined by an exclusive ToI Community audience. Deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan hosted military correspondent Emanuel Fabian, diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman, and political…
New poll gives Eisenkot sizeable lead over Netanyahu in tight election race
However, the survey showed no overall majority for either of the predicted coalition blocs
Yinnon Magal Admits: 'It's Not Right That They Worked for Qatar'
Ben Caspit harshly attacked Yonatan Urich and claimed that his conduct toward Qatar caused damage to Israel's security and relations with Egypt. Yinnon Magal rejected the accusations, claimed the publications are 'fake,' and presented a…
The Prime Minister’s Office:
The facts surrounding the confrontation near Abu Falah, during which Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was allegedly assaulted, remain unclear and are under investigation. Israel unequivocally condemns violence against anyone—Jews, Arabs,
Vance on the possibility of running for president in 2028: I have not yet decided
Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, said in an interview with the New York Times that he has not yet made a decision on whether to run in the 2028 presidential election. Vance…
Time investigation on front page: How Israel helped transfer nearly $2 billion from Qatar to Gaza
One of the prominent documents in the investigation is signed by former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, and includes much praise for Qatar. In ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth it was revealed that more than a year…
Connection with Israel: Radicals Terrorize Britons (VIDEO)
The United Kingdom has faced a wave of aggressive extremism: a radical pro-Palestinian group operating under the name The List has launched a campaign of night attacks on private homes of employees of British defense…
Mehrdad Akhlaghi, new Iranian defense minister
Tehran gets a Defense Minister, eight months after the start of the war Mehrdad Akhlaghi, targeted by UN sanctions, formally became Iran's Defense Minister on Sunday, replacing his predecessor killed in late February by Israeli-American…
Elon Musk proposed slowing down Starlink for Ukraine to President Trump, according to four sources familiar with the discussions who spoke to The Telegraph. One said Trump “agre…
Elon Musk proposed slowing down Starlink for Ukraine to President Trump, according to four sources familiar with the discussions who spoke to The Telegraph. One said Trump “agreed,” paving the way for the Pentagon to…
