Naftali Bennett
Former Blue and White member MK Eitan Ginzburg joins Naftali Bennett’s B’Yachad party
Ginzburg is the fourth of Blue and White’s eight MKs to defect ahead of the elections, with Biton and Farkash joining Eisenkot’s Yashar, and Tropper joining the Reservists’ Hendel.
Naftali Bennett adds four female candidates to B’Yachad slate, bringing total women on list to 17
Katz states intent to replace head of IDF Central Command on live TV, IDF denies validity of move
A 'unity' government would block the reforms Israel desperately needs - opinion
Bennett launches critique against Netanyahu, claims he is the 'only one' who can defeat him
"The current government is no longer capable of advancing Israel," said the former prime minister during an interview with KAN News.
Netanyahu, Herzog wish Trump a happy 80th birthday, praise his support of Israel-US alliance
"I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we ... bring the US - Israel alliance to greater heights," Netanyahu wrote.
Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll
This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.
Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll
This poll comes against the backdrop of the "shouting call" between Trump and Netanyahu, a profanity-laced tirade against the Israeli prime minister, demanding that Israel halt IDF airstrikes.
Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum
Under the “From Tribes to People” proposal, all students would study a common curriculum that includes Hebrew, English, mathematics, civics, Torah, and Jewish and Zionist traditions.
Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community
One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.
Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs
The former PM additionally pointed to Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot as the candidates he believes can finally step into the shoes of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu’s coalition criticizes cancellation of Lebanon strikes after Trump’s intervention
“This is the time to tell our friend, President Trump - ‘no’,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated.
Lapid urges Eisenkot to join his alliance with Bennett to win upcoming elections, oust Netanayhu
The remarks were made at a faction press conference in the Knesset on Monday after the Together party dropped in the polls this past week, while Eisenkot’s Yashar! gained seats.
Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report
Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added.
