National Unity Party

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MK Benny Gantz

Netanyahu overtakes Gantz for PM position for first time since October 7

Current tensions seemed to have strengthened Netanyahu's standing in Israeli politics and public preference, according to a new "Maariv" poll.

 An IDF soldier is seen wearing a Jewish tzitzit while carrying a weapon in Jerusalem, May 13, 2024

Israel on its way to temporarily extending mandatory IDF service

Knesset extends IDF service to 36 months temporarily, sparking debate over fairness and military readiness amid financial concerns and opposition.

By YAKI ADAMKER
18/07/2024

Finance Ministry reports savings on national budget if the haredi community enlists

Head of Budget Department at Finance Ministry, Yogev Gardos, advocated for broad conscription in Israel, proposing benefits and savings, prompting debate and committee action.

By YAKI ADAMKER
16/07/2024

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.

08/07/2024

Eisenkot reveals: Plan for Hezbollah war hasn't changed since first week of fighting

Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's leadership, citing lack of updated war objectives, failure in hostage returns, and political interference in security decisions.

By MAARIV
05/07/2024

National Unity MK Haskel's 88-year-old grandmother beaten in attack in France

National Unity MK Sharren Haskel said on X on Thursday that  she had "no hope that the French authorities will be able to deal with this."

National Unity proposes bill to cancel Knesset summer recess

Coalition limits parliamentary activity of all committees save the Foreign Affairs and Defense committee.

MK Pnina Tameno-Shete to 'Post': 'It's time to replace the government'

Knesset Affairs: MK Pnina Tameno-Shete sits down with the ‘Post’ for a candid interview discussing where the country is headed, what are its flaws, and what has been done correctly.

Gap between Netanyahu, Gantz is closing; should PM be worried?

Maariv poll shows Gantz voters declining, coalition still shrinking

By MOSHE COHEN
21/06/2024

The gaps in election polling, and what this means for Israel's political reality

The current differences between the polls are mainly manifest in the results of the Likud and the National Unity – the two major parties identified with the Israeli mainstream.

19/06/2024
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