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Maariv pollster analyzes election race, Likud challenges, and threshold battles
Dr. Menachem Lazar analyzed the latest Maariv poll, saying smaller parties remain in a close battle for survival while Likud faces challenges from within its own political bloc.
Israel Election 2026: What do Arye Deri's Shas and Yaakov Asher's United Torah Judaism stand for?
Israeli polls split on 2026 Knesset election possibilities, as Yashar, Likud vie for primacy - poll
Ofer Winter rejects Goldknopf's demand for universal yeshiva student IDF draft exemption
Eisenkot edges Netanyahu for PM suitability, Yashar bigger than Likud - poll
The bloc breakdown based on the results shows the coalition bloc with 50 seats, the opposition with 59 seats, and Arab parties with 11 seats.
As he pushes for ultra-Orthodox draft, Moti Leitner aims to put the Haredi Public on a new path
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Moti Leitner, head of the new Haredi Public Party, wants to encourage mandatory service and introduce core curriculum studies in ultra-Orthodox schools.
Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess
The committee approved a total of approximately NIS 1 billion in budget allocations for the Education Ministry, the Settlement and National Missions Ministry, and the Religious Services Ministry.
Bennett losing ground as Eisenkot, Netanyahu neck-and-neck for upcoming elections - poll
According to the poll, if elections were held today, Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would each lead with 23 seats, an increase of two seats for each compared with the previous poll.
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections
The new ultra-Orthodox Haredi Public Party led by the deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh, Moti Leitner, launched on Sunday with a large-scale advertising campaign in major haredi cities.
Israel's next election is a chance to end politics of division - opinion
The election campaign should focus on fixing Israel's biggest challenges instead of fueling political polarization.
Knesset advances Torah study bill after haredim, Netanyahu agree to strip controversial clause
The agreement is expected to allow the bill to advance in the Knesset's House Committee ahead of its final second and third readings after previous coaltion objections to wording.
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
'Start with Lazimi': Haredi lawmaker suggests opposition MK should be shot for protesting
In response, MK Adi Ezuz (Yesh Atid) turned the conversation back onto Pindrus, noting that by his logic, UTJ Head Yitzhak Goldknopf, the leader of Pindrus's party, should also be shot in the legs.
