Yesh Atid
Bennett: Next gov't will declare national education emergency, address teacher shortage
Bennett has said that a government led by him would cut state funding to haredi educational institutions that do not teach core curriculum studies and halt funding to haredim who evade service.
How a Jewish ex-police probes chief could revive Mansour Abbas as Israeli Arab kingmaker - analysis
A-G warns haredi schools face funding cuts over core curriculum gaps
MK Elazar Stern leaves Yesh Atid party, announces he will resign from Knesset
Bennett's 'repair team' reveals the lesson he learned from Lapid, his own scars - analysis
In the most recent Lazar Research survey, conducted on April 9, Bennett 2026 polled at 24 seats, just one behind Likud's 25, with the opposition bloc holding a 61-seat majority.
Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll
Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”
Israel to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says
Kisch's plan expands the existing framework called the “Summer Vacation School,” which is run by the Education Ministry and provides state-subsidized summer programs after the school year ends.
Lapid accuses Netanyahu of achieving 'worst result' in Iran war, 'selling lies' to the US
Regarding the recently announced ceasefire, Lapid claimed that Israel had "no influence" on the agreement, nor the talks that led to it.
Netanyahu, Bismuth to advance controversial haredi draft bill amid IDF manpower shortage
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Netanyahu announced that the draft bill would be “set aside” for the sake of national unity and would not be advanced during wartime.
Netanyahu violated Second Authority appointment conflict-of-interest arrangement, Deputy A-G says
Yesh Atid MKs have called for legal consequences after a letter said that PM Netanyahu should have been barred from any role in approving Yifat Ben Hay-Segev.
Opposition urges probe into Netanyahu role in appointing trial witness
In a letter to the attorney-general, the two lawmakers argued that Netanyahu is barred from involvement in matters touching witnesses in his criminal trial.
Willner signals disputed haredi school transfer may return to Finance Committee
At the center of the case is a December 25, 2025, Finance Committee transfer involving education funds, including money directed to haredi institutions.
Shas fills local rabbi posts with loyalists, sidelining community choice - opinion
Shas moves quickly to fill rabbinic vacancies, sidelining candidates who fit their cities.
Lapid slams government for advancing controversial legislation during wartime, harming unity
The government has been advancing a law it claims will conscript haredim into the IDF. “They promised us, they told reporters that they would only bring laws related to the war,” Lapid said.
