Ben-Gvir appoints former Netanyahu adviser as Otzma Yehudit campaign strategist
The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right stance, has recently polled at around eight seats, making it a key player in Netanyahu’s coalition.
Israel Politics
High Court gives Israeli gov't until July 1 to update on progress of Oct. 7 probe framework
Eisenkot calls on opposition to secure 'Zionist' majority against Netanyahu
New Bennett-Lapid party weakens compared to separate runs, Netanyahu maintains lead - poll
New Bennett-Lapid joint party marks return of 'covenant of brothers' - analysis
Talks between the two were long, intense, and crowded, taking place over several weeks. Those who spoke with them during this period heard many mutual compliments, although without understanding.
Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video
Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.
Israeli politics shaken as Bennett and Lapid join forces again - analysis
On paper, Bennett and Lapid had no business being allied. However, the personal trust between them is the central campaign promise.
Former PMs Bennett, Lapid hold press conference, launch unified party for Knesset elections
Space has been left for Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot to join the former prime ministers' merger as well, Bennett’s office told The Jerusalem Post.
Tzipi Hotovely, former envoy to UK, appointed Israel's new public diplomacy chief
Hotovely, who served as Israel’s ambassador to the United Kingdom between 2020 and 2025, was unanimously approved by the government.
President Herzog not planning to pardon Netanyahu soon, pushing for plea deal
President Isaac Herzog said he would “fully welcome” the sides sitting down to work through the issue, in an interview with The Jerusalem Post last year.
Members of Israel's Right in talks to form new party as alternative to Likud
The initiative, informally described as “Likud B,” is being advanced by right-wing figures, many of whom have had strained relations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Likud no longer the largest party in Knesset in latest election poll
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.
Head of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries
The left-wing Democrats Party is composed of the Labor and Meretz parties, which merged in 2024. Dabush is expected to run for one of the reserved Meretz slots on the party’s list.
Iran did what diplomacy could not
It made Israel and Saudi Arabia need each other
