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


Is Benjamin Netanyahu an obstacle to political stability in Israel? - poll

Israel's coalition would win more seats under ministers Gallant and Barkat rather than the prime minister, a new Maariv election poll found.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023

Israel's electoral system prevents accountable governance - opinion

In the system of democracy currently in place in Israel, Knesset members represent the public. This is indisputable. However, the ties between the public and its representatives are very weak.

Israel heads to another round of elections on November 1.

Netanyahu's Likud wins just 23 seats to Benny Gantz's 28 in new poll

A new poll indicates that if elections were held today, the political parties in the opposition would earn 70 seats, with Gantz's National Unity Party earning 28.

 A WEARY Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yesh Atid would win election if held today, poll says

Ra’am, Balad and Noam would not pass the electoral threshold, according to the poll.

 Campaign posters for Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid next to the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, prior to the upcoming Israeli general elections, October 26, 2022.

Netanyahu has singular opportunity to determine what mark he leaves - opinion

Some reasons why some believe Netanyahu can seize this unique moment with a final opportunity to craft his legacy.

 MK BENJAMIN NETANYAHU appears at his book launch event in Jerusalem on Monday

Jordanians appear to understand reasons behind King's call to Netanyahu

The call does not reflect a shift in Jordanian policy, but the results of the US midterm elections may have paved the way for the gesture.

Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2010

Election Day brings politics to the marketplace

Despite a variety of party affiliations, market-goers shared collective concerns on broad issues.

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU visits Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market in the run up to next month’s election.

Herzog at the polling booth excites massive media focus

Video crews and stills photographers had gathered outside the school well before 7:30 a.m. although the president was not scheduled to arrive till 8:30.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the ballot box on Israel's November 2022 elections.

70% of Israeli-Arabs 'certain' or 'think' they will vote, poll finds

The actual vote is expected to be approximately 50%, expert says.

An Israeli Arab stands behind a voting booth before casting her ballot at a polling station in the northern town of Umm el-Fahm March 17, 2015. Millions of Israelis turned out to vote on Tuesday in a tightly-fought election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to defeat a

Rightist party seeks to amend Law of Return, create state-funded diaspora schools

This right-wing party wants to amend Israel’s Law of Return and establish state-funded schools for diaspora Jews in Israel. Would this change Israel as we know it?

 Head of the Religious Zionist Party MK Bezalel Smotrich speaks next to Head of opposition Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting with the opposition parties at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, on June 28, 2021.