Choosing conviction over party lines, Dan Illouz leaves Likud in bid to shape Israel’s future
In Jerusalem spoke with Illouz during a brief lull in his busy schedule to hear a bit about his life, principles, and the issues in this election.
Israel Election 2026
Will this election end the battle over drafting haredi men into the Israeli army? - analysis
Large share of Israelis prefer holding new elections if no coalition formed, IDI survey shows
Beyond the polls: What are Israelis really thinking as they head to the ballot box?
Ahead of elections, Bennett, Lapid pledge to strengthen Israel-Diaspora ties
The proposals come amid signs of growing disaffection among Diaspora Jews with Israel and its Netanyahu-led government.
How war with Iran is influencing Israeli, US elections - analysis
As Netanyahu and Trump weigh their next moves against Iran, the approaching elections raise a difficult question: Is military action driving politics, or is politics driving military action?
Eisenkot's Yashar launches campaign aiming to draw votes from opposition bloc, overtake Likud
The move comes just two weeks after a meeting of the leaders of the opposition's change bloc, where they agreed to postpone discussions over who would be their prime minister candidate.
Deri demands haredi draft law as condition for Shas to join next government
"There will be no government in Israel with Shas's support or participation unless the status of yeshiva students is regulated," Deri said.
People of Israel candidate quits Ofer Winter's party amid mounting pressure from right-wing rivals
Davidi Ben Zion quits Ofer Winter's party amid right-wing pressure, prompting fierce criticism from Winter and praise from Netanyahu and Smotrich.
Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs struggle to secure majority, raising fears of another election deadlock
Netanyahu's failure to unite smaller right-wing parties could cost his bloc crucial Knesset seats, while Eisenkot's opposition camp also struggles to secure a governing majority.
Naftali Bennett unveils B’Yachad party plan to cut bureaucracy, boost support for olim
"Is our government building an Israel where Jews believe they and their families can be safe, earn a living and build their futures? Is our government making life easier here - or harder?"
'Bennett II': Ben-Gvir refuses to sign vote surplus share agreement with Winter's People of Israel
Ben-Gvir refused to sign a surplus vote agreement with Ofer Winter, calling him "Bennett II," prompting Winter to accuse him of wasting right-wing votes ahead of the elections.
'Focus on Hamas, not me': Winter accuses Netanyahu of prioritizing political survival over security
"Instead of dealing with the People of Israel and the electoral threshold, focus on reducing the percentage of trucks entering Gaza every day as protection money for Hamas," Winter said.
Haredi parties may refuse to endorse both Netanyahu, Eisenkot after Israeli election, sources say
Haredi sources believe that if the opposition bloc secures a majority to replace the Knesset speaker, it may also also gather the support needed to form a government.