[47380] Political storm in the sectors: New organizations in the Likud, in Arab society, and in the Druze sector

{"title": "Earthquakes in Israel's party map", "digest": "The political system is turbulent ahead of emerging changes among the sectors and major parties. According to [Dafna Liel, a new Druze party will be launched this coming Monday led by Col. (Res.) Wajdi Sarhan, former commander of the Druze Battalion. According to the report, the party was established out of frustration with the current method of individual representatives in existing parties, and it is expected to join an existing political body to maximize influence."}, {"title": "The pressure in Arab society", "digest": "At the same time, Political Arena reports on growing tension in Arab society. The National Committee of Heads of Local Authorities has issued an ultimatum to the Arab parties, demanding the establishment of a joint list by the end of May. According to Fallah Habib, reports point to overwhelming support for the initiative from Balad, Hadash, Ta'al, and elements within Ra'am."}, {"title": "Rumblings on the ground in Likud", "digest": "In the internal Likud arena, the \"Likudiada\" primaries sample revealed clear priorities among registered members: at the top of the list are splitting the Attorney General position, rehabilitating the North and South, and applying sovereignty. The event organizer, Nir Ben Simon, noted that the sample reflects a \"true mirror image of the movement\" and a demand for a \"deeper connection to the field\" (according to Political Arena).\n\nIt also emerged from the sample that the majority of respondents oppose allowing incumbent Knesset members and ministers to run again in reserved slots, a position that testifies to a desire to \"refresh the rules of the game\" (according to Political Arena).\n\nMeanwhile, the Police Commissioner's decision to authorize the senior police staff to attend the birthday party of the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, has sparked public outrage (according to Political Arena)."}]