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.

|ByZVIKA KLEIN
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

In bloc terms, Netanyahu’s coalition stood at 50 seats (unchanged from the previous poll), the opposition bloc at 60 (unchanged), and Hadash-Ta’al plus Ra’am at 10 (unchanged).

|ByMOSHE COHEN
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

Fabrizio currently serves as a central adviser and pollster to US President Donald Trump. He also served as Trump's pollster during both the 2016 and 2024 presidential campaigns.

|ByKESHET NEEV, AMICHAI STEIN
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

Decisions about accountability and the next phase of regional diplomacy rest with Israeli voters, not investigative panels.

|ByMARK LAVIE/THE MEDIA LINE

Comptroller criticizes three-fold cost rise in overseeing elections

The budget for oversight of polling stations tripled over the past three elections,

MAY 10, 2022ByGIL HOFFMAN
Israel Elections: A polling station in Jerusalem, as Israelis vote in their general elections, on March 23, 2021.

Bill to let Israelis vote overseas submitted by departing MK

Currently, Israel limits voting abroad to diplomats and emissaries of Zionist institutions, who vote in embassies and consulates. Regular citizens and students abroad don't get to vote.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022ByGIL HOFFMAN
A voting box in the last Israeli election in 2015

Anglos and deaf activist to enter Knesset under Israeli 'Norwegian Law'

In Yamina, Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana resigned his Knesset seat to make way for deaf activist Shirley Pinto.

JUNE 14, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
View of the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 10, 2020.

US Jewish groups welcome new government in Israel

“Congratulations to the people of Israel on this historic day. This new government proudly reflects Israel’s broad and diverse societal makeup with political parties from the left to the right.”

JUNE 14, 2021ByHALEY COHEN, OMRI NAHMIAS
Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett speaks to the party faction at the Knesset, May 3, 2021

Lapid, Gantz rising in first election polls after Gaza conflict

Both the N12 and Channel 13 polls found that Netanyahu would have an even harder time forming a government if elections were held today.

MAY 23, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid

PM blasts Bennett after call for unity government

Netanyahu says he'd be opposition leader, won't seek presidency

APRIL 21, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
Bennett and Netanyahu squared off in an exchange of harsh words.

7+3 top Israel stories from Israel's 73rd year

Check out this recap of the 10 articles readers found most interesting, heart-warming, and astounding this year.

APRIL 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli children's hold Israeli flags ahed of Israel 73rd Independence day, at a kindergarten in Moshav Yashresh, April 13, 2021.

Kingmakers Bennett, Abbas leave both sides in the dark

Yamina leader to hold fateful meetings with Netanyahu, Lapid.

APRIL 1, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
Naftali Bennett and party members are seen with Yamina supporters at the party headquarters in Petah Tikva, on elections night, on March 23, 2021.

Lapid meets with Abbas for coalition talks

Abbas has become somewhat of an unlikely kingmaker since his party cleared the threshold to gain four Knesset seats, which could allow him to recommend either Netanyahu or his challenger, Lapid.

MARCH 28, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Ra'am Party leader Mansour Abbas casts his vote at a voting station in Maghar, during the Knesset Elections, on March 23, 2021.

Israel's election problems require political surgery

Lurking beyond the past two years of political limbo in Israel are historic problems that require political surgery

MARCH 25, 2021ByAMOTZ ASA-EL
An employee wearing personal protective equipment stands behind a booth during a demonstration revealing preparations ahead of Israel’s upcoming election, at the Central Elections Committee’s logistics center in Shoham