Large share of Israelis prefer holding new elections if no coalition formed, IDI survey shows
Across demographics, Israelis are approaching October 27 with cautious optimism, according to a recent survey conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute.
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Netanyahu bloc falls to 48 seats as opposition reaches 54, days before election - poll
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.
How do Israeli elections work? A guide to voting, Knesset seats, and coalitions - explainer
Israel uses a system called proportional representation, which helps explain its many political parties, complicated coalition negotiations, and frequent early elections.
First women on ultra-Orthodox party slate running for Knesset seek change - interview
Nahumi Yaffa and Zivva Glantz, both running on the Haredi Public party's list, voiced concerns for women in the haredi community they seek to address in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.
