With two days until election: Eisenkot leads over Netanyahu, but neither can secure majority

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(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Campaign posters featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are seen in Tel Aviv, October 22, 2026
Election campaign billboards featuring Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party are displayed along a roadside in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, October 17, 2026

Tehran threatens nuclear escalation, Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh

Live Updates

Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran

REPORT
An Israeli fighter jet is seen in the skies over central Israel, October 18, 2026.
Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot attends a demonstration at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led massacre, just days ahead of Israel’s general elections, October 24, 2026.

Eisenkot’s Yashar seeks to halt Netanyahu meeting with police chief on election integrity

People of Israel Party chair Ofer Winter during a party rally in Rishon Lezion, September 15, 2026.

Winter does not rule out coalition with Eisenkot, Netanyahu if right-wing policies are preserved

Britain must be 'ready for war' by 2030 amid Russian aggression, UK defense secretary says

Women carrying weapons resembling shoulder-fired missiles ride in a truck during a pro-government National Army Day demonstration on April 17, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.

Israel, Greece conduct joint naval exercise for operational scenarios, sinking hostile ships

Yisrael Beytenu leader and MK Avigdor Liberman holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026

Israel cannot afford another government that leaves it isolated

OPINION
Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Bloodied suspect carrying samurai sword charged with brutal beating of woman, killing her dog

Hostage Square in Tel Aviv packed with protesters in calls for a State Commission of Inquiry.

Over 100,000 rally in Tel Aviv demanding commission of inquiry into failures during October 7

Israel Police car

School security guard's weapon stolen, Israel Police launch manhunt for culprit

Elections Committee chair orders local authorities to remove Likud signs after party ignores order

Election campaign billboards featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and Likud party chairman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition leaders are displayed along a roadside in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections.

Golan, Winter receives Shin Bet security two days before election, following party petitions

'We will get them': Haredi Public Party leader vows to help fill IDF manpower shortage

Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public party, party members and supporters attend the launch of the party’s election campaign ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections in Beit Shemesh, August 23, 2026.

Dimona's former Netanyahu loyalists turn to Eisenkot as battle for final undecided voters heats up

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the Negev Conference in the southern city of Dimona, southern Israel, July 17, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Will this election end the battle over drafting haredi men into the IDF?

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish sector has been protesting over the attempts to draft young haredi men into the military.

Can business save Israel-Australia relations? Ambassador says there is still hope

Israeli Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman.

IDF, Shin Bet forcibly evacuate 2,000 Hebron Palestinians in response to deadly Hamas attack

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.

Israeli woman visiting Thailand has visa revoked following conduct complaints by locals

EDITORIAL

Israel is right to support Britain-Argentina talks over Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands

'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, days before Israel’s general elections, October 22, 2026.
OPINION

Super Zio: The Israeli creator turning Jewish pride into a viral movement

ByCOOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN

A shaft of light illuminates the Star of David atop the Park East Synagogue in New York City. American Jewry knows what this country that gave it refuge stands for: Democracy, religious liberty, and freedom, the writer maintains.

America provided safe refuge to some who now seek to dismantle it from within – opinion

OPINION
Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.

The Palestinian national movement has yet to accept Israel’s right to exist

OPINION
A Yarmukian juglet found in a cave in Samaria.

Ancient wildfires in the Levant may have inspired Neolithic pottery-making, Israeli study suggests

STUDY
Nuseir Yassin "Nas Daily" speaks at the Jerusalem Post Conference on May 19, 2025, in New York City.

Israeli-Arab influencer behind ‘Nas Daily’: Anti-Zionism is antisemitism

Less than a day after stabbing attack, Chabad man returns to wrapping tefillin in Manhattan

Shmuel Cohen (left) takes a break from wrapping tefillin with passersby in New York City's Diamond District on October 23, 2026.

US House committee investigation exposes antisemitism, political indoctrination in public schools

‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man

Skyler AJ Rose, 22, of Ogden, was indicted on multiple federal charges on October 22, 2026.

Atlanta Falcons face backlash over social media logo resembling Nazi imagery

Atlanta Falcons social media profile picture.

Florida man arrested for threatening life of Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Majority of Lebanese Shi'ites favor disarming Hezbollah, poll shows, as terror group loses strength

ANALYSIS
Supporters of Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah wave flags of the group during a ceremony held to mark the second anniversary of the killing of leader Hassan Nasrallah in a strike by Israel, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27, 2026.

Turkey opens trial of Netanyahu, 34 other Israelis over Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla interception

REPORT

'Fair game': Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are potential targets for assassinations

Israeli soldiers move near a building in Hebron, West Bank on October 23, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet launch multi-day West Bank counterterrorism operations after deadly Hamas attack

(FILE PHOTO) JEWISH EXTREMISTS stand next to a fire amid clashes with Palestinians during olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, on October 16, 2026.

IDF evacuates Israeli rioters after fire breaks out near Palestinian West Bank town

Iran-backed militias in Iraq accuse US of violating airspace, as threats grow

ANALYSIS
Two US Air Force A-10 Warthog aircraft patrol the skies over the Middle East, October 24, 2026; Illustrative.

Unwanted endorsement: Political ad causes uproar at Jerusalem's Lev Academic Center

OPINION

Israel must stop fighting itself and start winning the information war

Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026.
ByFLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G returns in two-day screening of 'Who Iz I?' amid pushback campaign

Sacha Baron Cohen as Ali G attends the Los Angeles Fan Event of Amazon MGM Studios "Ali G: Who Iz I?" at Hollywood Post 43 - American Legion on October 14, 2026 in Hollywood, California.
FRONTLINES

In Syria, Israel’s female field intelligence soldiers power the IDF's covert operations

The fastest arms race is happening in the electromagnetic spectrum

A developer prepares a drone called "Raven", an Electronic Warfare System, by team Stark, during the Spectra Challenge competition in Erding near Munich, southern Germany.

US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico

REPORT

Denmark to purchase long-range air and ground precision missiles

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Lockheed Martin enters deal with US Defense Department for 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets

Boaz Levy speaking at ManpowerGroup Israel's annual customer conference at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Jaffa.

Israel Aerospace Industries initial share offering will happen within a year, board chairman says

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.

At least 12 injured in late-night shooting near Florida A&M University stadium in Tallahassee

Heavy police presence deployed to counter massive protests across Italy following violent clashes

A woman faces riot police during clashes following a protest against the rising cost of living in Bologna, Italy, October 24, 2026.

Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms

 A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and a SpaceX logo are seen in this illustration created on January 23, 2025.

'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a “Get Out the Vote" rally in support of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on October 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

G-d, Love & Blues and a Bit of Whiskey

Eduard Shyfrin explores the search for balance, faith and inner peace through his music.

Mark Wilf at The Jewish Agency: Building connection, unity, and trust

Mark Wilf visits a summer camp hosting Israeli teens from the Campers2Gether program

Hebrew University start-up wins Asper Prize for approach to cancer treatment

ViVac Pharma celebrates winning the 2026 Asper Prize at Hebrew University. From left: Prof. Tamir Sheafer, Dr. Lior Nissim, Keren Leshem, Gail Asper and Dr. Amnon Dekel.

Anthropic AI model passes itself as human in 'supply chain attack' against GitHub during exercise

Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026.

Energy ministry calls for billions in nuclear fusion investments to compete globally

Without seed capital: Four young Israeli entrepreneurs sell AI startup for millions of shekels

Eylon Zefania, Yoni Cohen, Aviv Yovel, and Michal Elyasaf, co-founders of Vizby.

New wave of aliyah presents opportunities, challenges for real estate investors

New immigrants from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 14, 2019.

Air Haifa announces Cal's FlyAll as first credit card partner for reward flight redemptions

Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz

Workers collect garbage from a street in the southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen, October 20, 2026.

Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, no casualties, five missing

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes China's Tibet, killing 16, Xinhua reports

This view shows a collapsed building and damaged cars after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the country, in Penonome, Panama, on October 9, 2026.

Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake

Ships by the Eilat port, Red Sea, on January 03, 2024.

Eilat records first rain of year as authorities issue flash flooding warning in Dead Sea region

Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds

STUDY
Natural hormones used for menopause treatment.

French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time

IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda

Israeli patient receives new non-invasive treatment for epilepsy in first outside Europe

Former Prisoners of Zion, aliyah activists, discuss plans for new Soviet Jewry heritage center

Alex Silnitsky addresses a gathering of former Prisoners of Zion and aliyah activists at the Heritage Ministry in Jerusalem on October 5.

Europe sees fragmented pro-Palestinian protests on the three year anniversary of October 7

Investing in Israel's immigrants: New VC firm offers olim up to $500k. in funding for startups

Welcoming new olim to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport, September 14, 2026.

She made aliyah at 16 - today, she's teaching the next generation about AI

AT HEBREW UNIVERSITY.

ANU marks Aliyah Day with a tribute to Jewish dining, memories, traditions

Visitors at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, in Tel Aviv, on January 19, 2025.

Where the sea meets sophistication

Architecture: Yashar Architects

Make your Jerusalem aliyah dream come true! The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55

WATCH

Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection

Image for illustration purposes only.

In the middle of the triangle

The New Talpiot project.

‘New Talpiot’: A global community in one of Jerusalem’s most sought-after locations

All JPost Conferences   

The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem

Diplomatic Conference

Heading ‘Down Under’: The Jerusalem Post announces Sydney Summit

Sydney, Australia Summit

Past Event - Building tomorrow, today: Jerusalem Post Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill

Jerusalem Post Washington Conference

Conference   

Bini Zomer, GM for Corporate Affairs & Joint Ventures at Chevron Mediterranean Limited

Chevron’s GM for Corporate Affairs and Joint Ventures at Jpost Diplomatic Conference

“Let's tell the incredible story of this place”

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

Podcasts   

BALLOT PAPERS of various political parties displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, Oct. 14.

Israel Election 2026: Pollster Shmuel Rosner says Israelis have already made up their minds

Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs Liberman

Trump backs Netanyahu as Liberman slams 'Bibi the puppet'

US Politics   

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participates in a ceremony in remembrance of US military prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA) at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026.

'Run Pete Hegseth out of town': Democrats eye defense secretary impeachment after midterms

Two former FBI agents charged with lying to Congress during Hunter Biden laptop inquiry

Detroit Democrats unite over rising costs, remain divided over Israel ahead of midterm elections

Diaspora   

Bangkok, Thailand.

Israeli woman visiting Thailand has visa revoked following conduct complaints by locals

Less than a day after stabbing attack, Chabad man returns to wrapping tefillin in Manhattan

The long way home: Free after decade in Iraqi prison, Benjamin Hassin begins new life in Jerusalem

Judaism   

AVRAHAM’S WILLINGNESS to stand alone would become a defining feature of our nation.

Parashat Lech Lecha: Having the courage to stand alone

Parashat Lech Lecha: There is no wisdom like that gained through experience

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Christian World   

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

Friends of Zion says October 7 broadcast reached 250 million in 176 countries

Christian tourists buy West Bank settlement goods in protest of European trade restrictions

Food   

The main course at Benny Hadayag was a platter with a whole baked sea bass alongside sweet and regular potatoes (NIS 155-165).

'We wanted to keep Shabbat': Benny Hadayag seafood restaurant in Herzliya becomes kosher

Wine talk: From vine to glass

Brewed with barley from Be’eri's fields, a new Israeli beer brings new life after October 7

Archaeology   

A Yarmukian juglet found in a cave in Samaria.

Ancient wildfires in the Levant may have inspired Neolithic pottery-making, Israeli study suggests

Israeli researchers use ancient stone tools to trace hunter-gatherer migrations

Prehistoric hunter-gatherers stayed connected across 200 kilometers, Israeli study finds

Science   

Hula valley's Gesher Benot Ya’aqov.

Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven

Japan launches uncrewed space mission to become first to gather samples from Mars' moon Phobos

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

Culture   

GOLAZIN ARDESTANI attends the Haifa festival this week.

Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

Not sheepish: Israel Museum reveals a different side of Menashe Kadishman’s art

History   

Oscar Levis, known early in his career as “Chick Levy,” and later as “Oscal,” was celebrated as the premier pitcher in Panama before joining the Cuban Stars and Hilldale Daisies in the Negro Leagues.

The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history

The forgotten German who saved Jews in Japan - and the diary that resurfaced 80 years later

Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe

OMG   

Actor Selma Blair attends Variety’s 2026 Power of Women: Los Angeles event in Beverly Hills, California, US September 23, 2026.

Actor Selma Blair arrested, accused of abusing flight attendants

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts amid legal troubles

Travel   

GALLERY -430. Hotels up to three stories high are planned for this area.

A journey into the awakening northern Dead Sea

Tourism Ministry launches free food truck tour in US

Two Tel Aviv luxury hotels rank among Middle East's best in international travelers' poll

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Evolving regional economic opportunities

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