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Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers

"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.

Naftali Bennett at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Tel Aviv overnight, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026.
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, February 17, 2026

Ex-PM Bennett slams Likud MKs for not opposing haredi draft bill, breaking coalition discipline

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

Likud Party accuses A-G, police of being 'deep state,' conducting 'illegal, targeted witch hunt'

TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev once stated: 'What is a public broadcaster worht if we cannot control it?'

Railway to nowhere: How Miri Regev, Likud politics stalled Israel’s role in IMEC corridor - opinion


Likud Israel court can intervene in Likud affairs, marks success for Minister Zohar - exclusive

Such a battle hasn't occurred in the World Likud in the past 20 years.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to his Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem May 20, 2024

Likud MKs slam Gotliv for erratic behavior, lack of legislative success

According to a Likud MK, Gotliv chastised ministers for engaging with Arab colleagues and was seen singing provocatively to MK Walid Taha in the Knesset corridors.

 MK Tally Gotliv speaks outside the court in Tel Aviv during a case against Eli Feldstein, November 21, 2024

Activists light bonfire outside Likud's Tel Aviv headquarters

This comes as part of the protests held nationwide, including a strike.

Protesters are seen lighting a bonfire outside Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv during a massive nationwide protest, on August 17, 2025.

Likud MKs jostle for Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairmanship

With at least six MKs aiming for the position of FADC chairman, including Yuli Edelstein, who's aiming to keep the position, the vote pitted MKs in the party against each other.

 Benjamin Netanyahu and Yuli Edelstein seen at the Knesset on November 4, 2021

Why Likud booting Edelstein will come back to bite it? - analysis

While Edelstein has given no indication of his next political move and has remained loyal to the Likud, it is not inconceivable that he seeks a new political home.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 12, 2023.

Netanyahu surges in first poll after Iran war, Bennett's bloc remains ahead, election poll finds

Netanyahu's bloc has risen from 46 to 48 seats, while the opposition bloc still maintains a majority of 62 seats, allowing Bennett to form an alternative government even without the Arab parties.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.

Likud MK: Government should consider dropping haredi IDF exemption attempts

The former principal warned that failure to lessen the burden will lead to the IDF's reservist system collapse.

 MK Tally Gotliv court hearing on the case of the "Rosh Yehudi" association against the Tel Aviv Municipality which prevents against the holding of the traditional Yom Kippur prayer in the public space at Dizengoff Square, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. October 9, 2024.

Beloved Israeli actor, Ze'ev Revach, dies at 84

Revach is survived by his wife and five children.

 Ze'ev Revach, center, in the 1975 classic comedy, Snooker, with Yehuda Barkan (left).

Giving credit where its due: The bravery to break party lines and stand alone - editorial

MK Dan Ilouz, a Likud backbencher, was willing to break party ranks when he called to end the haredi draft exemption.

 Religious IDF Israeli soldiers pray during a training of the Ultra Orthodox Unit at the Givati Brigade near the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, September 27, 2017.

Israelis divided on Gaza war strategy and future relations with Palestinians - poll

The Mitvim Institute's 2024 Foreign Policy Index reveals sharp divisions in Israeli public opinion on the Gaza war, future Palestinian relations, and foreign policy.

 FOREIGN MINISTER Israel Katz meets with German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Tel Aviv, earlier this month. The Israel Foreign Ministry and its minister’s performance received the lowest score since Mitvim began compiling the index in 2013