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thehindu.comIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Rejects Compromises on Likud List Reservations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected any compromises and insisted on securing ten reserved spots on the Likud party's national list. The demand was reported by Channel 14's Yehuda Schlesinger. This follows Netanyahu and his wife Sara casting votes in the Likud C…
U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Compares Potential Government with Ra’am to October 7 Massacre
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated in a radio interview that forming a government with Ra’am party head Mansour Abbas would be worse than the October 7, 2023, massacre. He described the massacre as tragic but said a political partnership with an Arab party posed a g…
Avi Ohayon / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Israeli MK Chili Tropper Announces Departure from Blue and White Party
MK Chili Tropper stated he is leaving the Blue and White Party led by MK Benny Gantz, citing an inability to realize his worldview within it. He plans to meet with politicians to decide on joining a new party ahead of elections. Gantz described the departure as a painful day and…
en.globes.co.ilNaftali Bennett Announces 'Israeli Renaissance' Immigration Plan and Alliance with Yair Lapid Ahead of 2026 Elections
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett detailed his 'Israeli Renaissance' plan in an interview, aiming to bring one million new immigrants to Israel over the next decade with a focus on the United States, Britain and Australia. He announced a joint electoral list with Yair…
Gantz Criticizes New Political Alliance
Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White Party, stated that a new alliance between former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid could hinder efforts to replace the current government. He released a campaign video advocating for a broad bloc. Recent polls show Gantz's pa…
CesarNS1980 / Wikimedia (CC0)Otzma Yehudit Leader Appoints Former Netanyahu Strategist to Campaign Role
Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the Otzma Yehudit Party, announced the appointment of Ofer Golan as the party's campaign strategist ahead of upcoming elections. Golan previously served as a strategist for Netanyahu. The party has polled at around eight seats, positioning it as a signi…
Financial TimesBennett and Lapid Merge Parties to Form 'Together' for 2026 Elections
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced the merger of their political parties on April 26, 2026, forming a new entity called Together. The move aims to unite opposition forces ahead of elections due by October 2026. Bennett will lead the new party, drawing on their past collabor…
riotimesonline.comOman Calls for Diplomacy on Strait of Hormuz Amid Shipping Restrictions
Oman's foreign minister urged diplomatic efforts to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following restrictions linked to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Iranian oil exports continued despite a U.S. blockade, according to reports. Regional discussions aimed at de-escalation w…
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Bennett and Lapid Form Unified Party
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have announced they are joining forces in a unified party ahead of the next elections. Space has been left for Gadi Eisenkot to potentially join the merger. The information was provided by Bennett's office to The Jerus…
en.globes.co.ilFormer Israeli Prime Ministers Bennett and Lapid Announce Party Merger for 2026 Election
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid stated they will merge their parties and run together in the 2026 election. The announcement aims to challenge current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They issued a joint statement describing the move as uniting a r…
thehindu.comNetanyahu Recovers from Prostate Cancer; Accused of Concealment
Israeli figure Benjamin Netanyahu has recovered from prostate cancer, according to a Haaretz report. A group known as the 'just-not-Bibi' camp accused him of concealing the illness and lying about it. The report highlighted reactions to the disclosure on April 26, 2026.
middleeasteye.netBennett Advocates Halting Funding for Israeli Draft Evaders
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that the government should not provide funding to those who avoid military enlistment. He attributed the shortage of soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces to decisions by certain Knesset members and the current prime minister.…