Israeli Election

New generation of Israeli voters more traditional, right-wing, poll shows - analysis

A new poll reveals that 75% of first-time Israeli voters identify as right-wing, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

Despite leading in votes, Netanyahu lacks power to form coalition - poll

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at a political event in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

Bennett adds Trump adviser, Netanyahu consultants to campaign team ahead of Israel elections

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Israel’s Oct. 7 reckoning will be decided at the ballot box - opinion


Haredi impunity and autonomy: Tantamount to insurrection?

‘We will violate the laws of the state’

A typical street scene in the bustling modern-day shtetl of Jerusalem's Mea She'arim neighborhood.

Is Naftali Bennett the new kingmaker?

Does Sa’ar have a chance of being Israel’s prime minister? Perhaps, but it might just depend on Naftali Bennett.

NAFTALI BENNETT – his character holds a truly promising advantage: he doesn’t hate.

Israel Elections: Netanyahu needs Yamina, Gantz falls below threshold

Yamina, with 12 seats, would be the eventual kingmaker. The party has not yet committed to sitting under a Netanyahu-led government again.

Gideon Sa'ar, Naftali Bennett, or Benjamin Netanyahu: Who is Israel's next prime minister?

Remaining apolitical is like dancing at Orthodox wedding - opinion

Mostly that’s a good thing. We didn’t always enjoy freedom of speech as a people and perhaps now we’re making up for lost time.

Ultra orthodox Jews wear shtreimels to a traditional religious wedding ceremony in Jerusalem.

Israel Elections: Yamina candidate Abir Kara is ready to step up

Abir Kara understands the unsung, hard-working Israeli everyman.

Yamina candidate Abir Kara exchanges fist bumps with party head Naftali Bennett

Likud alliance with Religious Zionist party is unholy - editorial

This is bad for the country and particularly for our democracy.

A large ad for Otzma Yehudit with the caption "Only [Party leader] Itamar Ben Gvir will save Bibi." Bibi is how many Israelis refer to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: Kahanist won’t be in my government

Earlier Wednesday, Likud signed a surplus-vote sharing agreement with the Religious Zionist Party, which could help Netanyahu’s party gain seats in the March 23 election.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and MK Bezalel Smotrich

Sa'ar, Bennett escalate attacks on each other

Netanyahu vows to appoint Arab minister.

New Hope Party leader Gideon Sa'ar and Yamina Party leader Naftali Bennett.

Israel Elections: Political draw looms - poll

The poll finds the pro-Netanyahu and anti-Netanyahu blocs evenly matched with 60 seats after the religious Zionist parties united, as many center-left parties fail to clear the electoral threshold.

A large ad for Otzma Yehudit with the caption "Only [Party leader] Itamar Ben Gvir will save Bibi." Bibi is how many Israelis refer to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Itzik Shmuli taking break from politics

If he resigns from the Knesset, he would be replaced by the next candidate on the Labor-Gesher-Meretz list • "Leaders need to know to admit when they made a mistake and to take responsibility"

Itzik Shmuli