Tal Schneider
@talschneider · Israeli journalists — political, diplomatic, legal
Tal Schneider is a political and diplomatic correspondent for The Times of Israel.
Zman Israel poll: a tie at the top between Yashar! and Likud, deadlock between the blocs via @zmanisrael Our first poll after the lists closed. Led by @yossitatika and @roishindler
Translated from HebrewLast Sunday I attended the conference presenting Yisrael Beiteinu’s list for the 26th Knesset. Beyond the full hall (about 1,000 people), it was clear that this has long since ceased to be a party of immigrants/people from the former Soviet Union. Still, Yisrael Beiteinu has more immigrants than any other party, and the other large parties have almost no representation of people from the former USSR. What will happen to the 7–8 seats whose voters are still undecided?
Translated from HebrewI just received the shipment of wines I ordered from the new home winery “Ben Winery,” named in memory of my son Ben, of blessed memory, a Major in Unit 669 who fell in Gaza on December 12, 2023, a young and wonderful man with his whole life ahead of him. Ben’s parents, my Carmel and Moshe, produce wine in their yard. Ben helped with the work and tending the small home vineyard. The wine they sell is from the 2025 vintage, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Shiraz and Petit Verdot. I’m including a link to Carmel’s post, which contains a link to purchase the wine.
Translated from HebrewListen! An interview with me at @JackyHugi on @GLZRadio about the new book ‘Their Own War’ and this time an addition: how is it that although female combat soldiers make up 21.2% of the IDF’s combat force, they have never taken care to create body armor, B uniforms, helmets and items adapted to women’s bodies. I promise you, the book is packed with stories of warfare and fascinating anecdotes about the subject of women’s combat service. In my next tweet I will add the link to purchase the book from Yedioth Books (it participates in all promotions). The book is also suitable as a holiday gift for young people before enlistment and for the rest of the family. Happy New Year
Translated from HebrewMy new book, "Their Own War," is taking part in a Yedioth Books promotion. It can be ordered online and the book will be sent to your home. Those who buy only my book: coupon code 1343 for a discount. In the book, you will find the stories of the battles of women fighters in the IDF, police, and Border Police on October 7, as well as the big story of decades of struggle waged by women in order to participate actively in the defense of the state.
Translated from HebrewReligious Zionism list + final identity.
Translated from HebrewLikud submits 35-person Knesset slate featuring 9 Netanyahu appointees, just 4 women https://t.co/MnT2PPUdBs
The final Likud list submitted to the Elections Committee.
Translated from HebrewThe farewell letter of MK Moshe Gafni
Translated from HebrewDays before Oct 7, UAE leader warned Netanyahu Hamas was planning war, but PM did nothing with info - report https://t.co/yuQg1si6hq via @timesofisrael
In first for Israel, ultra-Orthodox party picks a woman to run on its Knesset slate https://t.co/TR5lWsaDEj via @timesofisrael
Likud statement: Elisha Madan, who lost fighting friends in the battles in Gaza and also had both of his legs amputated, is joining Likud. Last night, number 11 Oren Dobronsky announced that he would not be on the Knesset list but only AI minister (if and when). Likud did not announce at which position Magen is placed: 3,9, 11 or another position.
Translated from HebrewThe man from Yavne’el—Avner Salama—who is being interviewed on Channel 12 by Gilad Shalmor should be detained immediately because of child marriages. How is it possible that he continues to walk around free after what he said in the interview? If our country does not fight these sick criminal phenomena of exploiting children, then what is the point of the police and the norms of a state at all?
Translated from HebrewIt is heartening to see adherence to 50% women in the Yashar list for the 26th Knesset
Translated from HebrewKushner: Israeli government acting 'a little irrational' on Gaza due to next month's election https://t.co/oStVfS24xk
At the launch event of the Yisrael Beiteinu list at the Exhibition Grounds, the large hall is packed with participants
Translated from HebrewRecord turnover among Knesset members? In the 2013 election for the 19th Knesset, 48 Knesset members were elected for the first time—40% of the members of the house, a record that has yet to be broken. The 26th Knesset may surpass that threshold as well: It appears that more than half of its members will be new faces. Much depends, of course, on which lists ultimately pass the electoral threshold.
Translated from HebrewThe list of Bennett's party, before it is merged with Yesh Atid to create the 'Together' list. The top three places on the list: women who served as senior director-generals in the public service; nine of the list's members: active reservists who served thousands of days in the war.
Translated from HebrewEizenkot announces that Adi Altschuler (Kanfim Shel Krembo) is joining and is his candidate for the position of education minister. Altschuler, an Israel Prize laureate and recipient of the President's Medal, is an educator and founder of inclusive schools and kindergartens, founder of the youth movement “Kanfayim Shel Krembo” and the social initiative “Zikaron BaSalon”
Translated from HebrewIf you didn't see Mansour Abbas and Yoav Segalovich yesterday on Channel 12, I strongly recommend sitting down and drinking in the entire interview. In the meantime, read about the most important political duo of this election at @ZmanIsrael
Translated from HebrewThis tweet of mine from 07:07 in the morning on October 7 indicates that a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office sent reporters a message at that time with the following content. In the discussion currently taking place about Netanyahu's schedule, why he did not speak with the IDF chief for nearly three hours, and what he did during those difficult moments, it should be noted that 36 minutes into the massacre, and after his advisers woke him, Netanyahu's advisers sent a PR message while he was still at home.
Translated from HebrewVeteran Haredi MK Moshe Gafni replaced as chief of Degel HaTorah faction. Former Bnei-Barak mayor, MK Yaakov Asher will be the next chair. https://t.co/CfviUJbmSO
End of an era: the legendary, eternal chairman of the Finance Committee, MK Moshe Gafni, will not be in the next Knesset. He and MK Maklev are being ousted to clear the way for other MKs who will secure a complete exemption for the Haredim (in my opinion, they will not succeed, because Israeli society will no longer tolerate it)
Translated from HebrewIf Winter went to Netanyahu to warn him against a Gaza conquest in the style of a runaway horse and urged him to use his head and judgment, that actually says good things about him. That he was not driven by a feeling of revenge and hot blood, as was surely felt throughout the country. And that he asked to think, plan, and carry out a precise action. I would be happy to hear that perhaps he also asked to bring back the hostages before anything else (but I have not heard that, so far).
Translated from HebrewLapid names Yesh Atid candidates running on B’Yachad slate https://t.co/X2xG6QYOnM via @timesofisrael
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