Yesh Atid
Lapid rejects Democrats merger, says divide with Yair Golan mirrors gap with Netanyahu
Lapid said that the difference between him and Golan is comparable to the difference between him and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “They are Left-wing, I am Center,” he said.
Bennett’s poll surge could be pushing him toward Likud, Yesh Atid MK warns
Lapid warns opposition could lose to Netanyahu without unity, says Yesh Atid is ‘key’ to victory
Netanyahu faces tight race against Bennett in upcoming elections, new poll finds
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.
Gap between Netanyahu, Gantz is closing; should PM be worried? - poll
Maariv poll shows Gantz voters declining, coalition still shrinking
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Support for female combat soldiers dependent on sector, study finds
Support for women combat soldiers is roughly the same between men and women.
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.
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.
