JPost.com - Israel Election 2026

Eisenkot: Netanyahu lacks majority, opposition bloc will repeal laws that ‘threaten democracy'

BY KESHET NEEV — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:28:07 GMT

Eisenkot’s video statement came ahead of consultations at the President’s Residence, which are set to begin on Wednesday.

Court releases sixth Ra’am vote-buying suspect as Likud’s 'stolen election' allegations unravel

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:27:19 GMT

The releases follow judicial criticism of the investigation, but the courts have reached different conclusions about the need to keep individual suspects in custody.

Several parties declare who they will recommend for PM ahead of presidential consultations

BY JONAH DAVIDOV AND NACHUM PERRY — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:34:01 GMT

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party on Tuesday confirmed its intention to recommend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the candidate to form the government.

Netanyahu accuses opposition of hypocrisy over haredi draft law amid coalition talks

BY AVI SOLOMON AND JONAH DAVIDOV — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:56:35 GMT

Netanyahu accused Eisenkot and the opposition bloc of courting haredi parties despite their previous opposition to legislation regulating haredi military service.

Zehut's Feiglin calls to dissolve Knesset amid election interference claims, backs Netanyahu as PM

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:02:52 GMT

Despite questioning the legitimacy of the election results, Feiglin said he would recommend only Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government.

Democrats head Golan meets Joint List leaders ahead of opposition talks on replacing Netanyahu

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:38:21 GMT

The parties agreed to continue coordinating ahead of upcoming political developments, with the stated goal of establishing a new government of change.

Eisenkot gets opposition backing as leaders vow to form emergency gov't 'as soon as possible'

BY KESHET NEEV AND SHIR PERETS — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:27:04 GMT

Parties pledge to begin coalition negotiations immediately, replace Knesset speaker next week • Bennett says bloc must act urgently to replace Netanyahu's government

Eisenkot may get the mandate, but haredi parties hold key to Israel's next government - analysis

BY ANNA BARSKY — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:06:37 GMT

Israel's haredi parties could determine the next government as Eisenkot seeks a coalition, Liberman rules out support from an Arab party, and Netanyahu weighs his options.

Shin Bet expands election interference probe to suspected Palestinian Authority funding - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:13:07 GMT

The investigation remains in its preliminary stages, with investigators yet to establish whether money was transferred, how much was involved, or what its intended purpose may have been.

Eisenkot vows not to join Netanyahu government, even at Trump's request - report

BY ASHER SMITH — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:46:50 GMT

Eisenkot said he would agree to meet Trump if invited, but would oppose any US involvement in Israel’s internal political affairs.

Israel's leaders may not accept Arab parties even if required for coalition, IDI president says

BY RUTH EGLASH/JTA — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:21:09 GMT

At least two Arab parties, Hadash and Ta’al, have indicated a willingness to set some of their agenda aside to help change Israel’s current leadership.

Netanyahu calls on parties who oppose terrorism to form ‘broad national gov't,’ open to discussion

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:45:39 GMT

“The Israeli public does not want a government that depends on Ra'am and the Joint List, parties that support terrorism and reject the existence of the Jewish state,” Netanyahu wrote.

Opposition party leaders to hold first joint meeting since election on Tuesday

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:03:20 GMT

Opposition party leaders have also reportedly agreed that their first move after the new Knesset is sworn in on November 10 would be to oust Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.

CEC denies Likud request for briefing on suspected interference before election results approved

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:28:27 GMT

The CEC chief rejected Likud's demand for an investigative briefing before the election results are approved and said the committee cannot block publication of the results.

October 7 survivors, bereaved families urge Eisenkot to reject Netanyahu unity government

BY SHIR PERETS — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:51:11 GMT

Among the signatories are residents of Gaza border communities who survived the massacre and remain displaced from their homes three years later.

Deadlock aside, turnout statistics are real story in Israel's election - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:59:27 GMT

The familiar faces still lead the major parties and will dominate the coalition negotiations. Beneath that continuity at the top, however, the election has brought considerable change to the ranks.

Opposition parties urged to include women in coalition talks after pledging equal representation

BY SHIR PERETS — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:07:27 GMT

The disparity is particularly notable among Yashar, B'Yachad, and the Democrats, all of which committed to 50% female representation in their party lists.

In unusual move, Herzog to begin coalition consultations with smallest Knesset parties

BY SHIR PERETS — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:46:59 GMT

The consultations will begin Wednesday at 5 p.m. with Religious Zionism-Zehut, and end with Likud at 8:30 p.m. the following day.

Democrats to recommend Eisenkot for prime minister ahead of meeting with Herzog

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:47:25 GMT

Party chairman Yair Golan has called for the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu to form a coalition with the Arab parties.

Court lifts restrictions on suspect in alleged Ra'am election bribery scheme

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:55:47 GMT

Decision follows release of doctor arrested on Election Day; police challenge another suspect’s release to house arrest

What Lincoln, Churchill, and Begin can teach Israel’s coalition-builders - opinion

BY ALBERT VEKSLER/THE MEDIA LINE — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:45:39 GMT

Israel’s political rivals must move beyond coalition vetoes and agree on security, reconstruction and accountability if a unity government is to deliver more than shared power.

What would Netanyahu sacrifice to bring Eisenkot into a unity government? - analysis

BY SHIR PERETS — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:39:43 GMT

Would Netanyahu be prepared to abandon some of the policies that have sustained his political alliances in exchange for Eisenkot's support?

Liberman pledges to recommend Eisenkot for PM, back Lapid as Knesset speaker

BY KESHET NEEV — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:50:42 GMT

Avigdor Liberman said on Monday that Yisrael Beytenu will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister and back Yair Lapid for Knesset speaker following last week’s election.

'Dark cloud over results': Netanyahu questions Sohlberg's decision over election interference case

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:24:57 GMT

"We demand a swift and thorough investigation to safeguard the integrity of the Knesset elections and the sovereignty of the people," Netanyahu concluded

Likud maintains contact with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am, journalist claims

BY 103FM — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:32:01 GMT

Journalist Mohammad Magadli claims senior Likud figures maintain contact with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party despite public opposition to cooperation.

New election likely in Israel amid coalition shortcomings, Arab party power, expert says

BY GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:46:15 GMT

The opposition’s positions are not uniform. The Democrats, led by Yair Golan, have expressed openness to cooperation with Arab parties, while Bennett and Liberman oppose such an arrangement.

'You murdered your son': Right-wing protesters target Eisenkot outside his home

BY ANNA BARSKY — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:27:40 GMT

Right-wing protesters shouted accusations outside Gadi Eisenkot's home on Sunday, prompting his party and political allies to blame Netanyahu for incitement.

Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as prime minister, B'Yachad party says ahead of meeting with Herzog

BY KESHET NEEV — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:08:45 GMT

According to a statement released by the party, Bennett has told Eisenkot that the party supports him receiving the mandate to form the next government.

Netanyahu may stay in power but lose control, US midterms could put Trump in same boat - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:25:12 GMT

Netanyahu may be in a position Trump could soon recognize: still holding the highest office, but facing a legislature he can no longer count on to advance his agenda.

Joint List MK investigated on suspicion of receiving Qatari funding during Israel's 2026 elections

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:46:37 GMT

At this stage, investigators noted that they have no evidence of what the money was actually used for. It is also unclear what piece of evidence suggests the funds originated from Qatar.