Experts warn party disqualification bids risk intimidating, disenfranchising Arab voters
Even a Supreme Court reversal may not dispel intimidation and safety fears, they say.
Israel Politics
Liberman warns Palestinian elections could repeat 2006 Hamas victory, calls to dismantle PA
Haredi anti-draft march in Bnei Brak doubled as launch event for a protest political party - report
For FM Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's diplomatic battlefield is as important as the military one
Shin Bet Unit 730 to be in charge of Eisenkot's security after police warn of elevated threat
Security officials told Maariv that final discussions have been held in recent days within the Shin Bet regarding the security plan and the scope of protection Eisenkot will receive.
Netanyahu set for brief UNGA visit with limited diplomatic meetings, planned anti-Israel protests
The prime minister is expected to spend just six hours in the US, with no meeting planned with US President Donald Trump and protests expected to accompany his New York appearance.
Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state, highlight Hamas support at UNGA
Bennet said Netanyahu’s UN address would provide an opportunity to highlight what he described as Qatar’s role in supporting Hamas and its military wing.
Trump shares Channel 13 election poll showing Netanyahu's bloc leading with 54 seats
In August, Trump told FOX News that he "may endorse somebody" in the upcoming Israeli election, though he conceded it would be "most appropriate for me to stay out of it."
Central Elections Committee bars Arab Ra'am, Joint List parties from running in October elections
The CEC's decision is temporary pending a ruling from the Supreme Court.
Netanyahu, Katz attack Liberman over call to establish Israeli-Jordanian confederation in West Bank
The proposal is not the first time Liberman has advocated a Jordanian administrative role in Palestinian areas of the West Bank.
Ben-Gvir welcomes Netanyahu's backing for terrorist execution
"The path to victory over terrorism requires...creating strong deterrence. The gallows are an important tool in this struggle, as part of an overall change in approach," said Ben-Gvir.
Ben-Gvir demands Defense Ministry, Tally Gotliv for justice minister in next gov’t
Ben-Gvir leads the far-right Otzma Yehudit party and recently added Gotliv to the second slot on his list after she left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party.
Yashar party's Shaul Meridor says Ofer Winter opposed ground operation in Gaza
Shaul Meridor claims Ofer Winter secretly lobbied cabinet members and Netanyahu against the Gaza ground invasion, alleging a contrast with his hawkish public image.
Netanyahu attacks Eisenkot's Yashar, says elections are direct struggle between Left, Right
Netanyahu also attacked Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and referred to his statements regarding IDF activity and the controversy surrounding the former military advocate-general.
