Israel election polls show stability for Gantz, distrust in Netanyahu – Israel Politics

MK Benny Gantz’s political future remained stable while Netanyahu’s leadership remained in doubt: An election poll conducted by Maariv and political pollster Dr. Menachem Lazar uncovered what the political landscape would look like had elections been held today.  The National Unity Party, led by MK Benny Gantz, continued to weaken despite its boost following … Read more

The ins and outs of Gideon Sa’ar’s political bombshell – analysis – Israel Politics

Former longtime Likud MK, education minister, and justice minister Gideon Sa’ar dropped a political bombshell on Tuesday evening. In a speech at a conference of his New Hope Party’s supporters, which was convened in order to commend the party’s success in the recent statewide municipal elections, Sa’ar made two announcements: New Hope will officially … Read more

Gantz responds to Sa’ar’s decision to leave National Unity party – Israel Politics

National Unity chairman and Minister-without-portfolio MK Benny Gantz acknowledged in a press conference on Wednesday that there were “challenges in the government’s conduct”, and that “real operational needs and correct priorities were being harmed as a result of political conduct,” but said that “now was not the time for politics.”   Gantz’s comments were … Read more

‘JPost’ election poll: New IDF reservists’ party shakes up Israel – Israel Politics

A new party of IDF reservists who served in the Gaza Strip would receive 10 seats if led by former communications minister Yoaz Hendel, a poll conducted for The Jerusalem Post found this week. The poll also found that a reservists’ party headed by other candidates with a military background would garner strong support. … Read more