Israeli politics

Zohar is considered close to Ezra Gabay, the businessman identified as a central suspect in the case.

Israel Malachi, who served as the ministry’s Deputy Director General for the past three and a half years, will take over from outgoing Director General Ilan Rom.

Bennett said at a Bnei Brak event that there are 1.2 million people with disabilities in Israel, and that the state has been failing to integrate them into society.

The campaign serves as a reference to a 2019 campaign by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party that targeted journalists.

“Gali Baharav-Miara wants to take your voice from you,” Ben-Gvir said at a press conference outside the High Court before the hearing began.

The group, “Katef el Katef” (Shoulder to Shoulder), said in a joint statement with the party that it views Bennett’s platform as a natural political home for advancing its goals.

The new headquarters is said to now serve as a hub for civic and political activity in the city and will operate an assistance command center for residents of northern Israel. 

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.

Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”

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.