Israeli Election
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.
By claiming total failure, Israel's opposition hurts itself - and helps Netanyahu
Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls
New generation of Israeli voters more traditional, right-wing, poll shows - analysis
US is sending mixed messages on Israel’s security in the West Bank - analysis
Not only is the US trying to intervene in the rules of engagement, but it is trying to tell Israel where to station its soldiers.
A quarter of Israelis still unsure who to vote for, poll finds
More than twice as many coalition voters in 2021 say they will change blocs than opposition backers.
Cyberthreats, foreign intervention loom over upcoming Israeli election
Foreign countries and non-state players are attempting to affect the outcome of upcoming elections in Israel by spreading conspiracy theories and lies on social media.
Nonprofit sending empty food baskets to politicians to highlight poverty
Nonprofit Pitchon-Lev said that people living in poverty are practically invisible to politicians and that aid and support for these people are not discussed by lawmakers or political parties.
Can Bedouin spirits sway Israel’s election?
There are 146,000 eligible Bedouin voters, enough to swing a national election in Israel’s razor-thin coalition math, depending on voter turnout.
Israel's struggle for religious freedom in a Jewish theocracy
The struggle for religious pluralism in general in Israel is not a hot item politically – only when a certain powerful minority can wag the dogs of the party in power.
The hidden stakes of Israel’s fifth election - opinion
This anyone-but-Bibi caucus is the reason why Israel faces its fifth election in four years.
Gideon Sa'ar's journalist wife resigns over election coverage limitations
Geula Even-Sa'ar resigned from Kan over the ethics committee deciding that she had a conflict of interest and couldn't present her show.
Israel Elections: Using settlement activity as a campaign tactic
The Nahala Movement campaign is an effort to focus the attention on the settlements, and to bring the spotlight back on the issue of a Palestinian state.
Counting days to the next Israeli election - editorial
Just a couple of weeks into the current campaign, and already both the silliness and the nastiness of election campaigns are shining bright.