2026 Israeli Elections
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.
MK Dan Illouz announces departure from Likud, says party has been 'hijacked'
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report
Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law
The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.
Likud panel expands Netanyahu’s control over party list to reserve eight slots ahead of primaries
Netanyahu reportedly has held several meetings with Katz ahead of the vote, seeking to bridge disagreements over the primary system.
Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term
With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.
Likud lawmaker Nissim Vaturi says Naama Lazimi is 'worse than Hamas,' faces probe calls
MK Naama Lazimi called for a criminal investigation into Likud MK Nissim Vaturi, accusing him of incitement after he said she would fit in Hamas elections.
Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn
“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said. “Elections are a social, democratic and political process, very significant and important in the life of a nation.”
Eisenkot's Yashar edges out Netanyahu's Likud for first time in new Channel 13 poll
The results are the first in which Likud fell below Eisenkot's Yashar, following weeks of a tie between the two parties.
Herzog slams Turkish FM's comments that Israel is 'burden on the world'
"Israel stands at the forefront against the terrorism threatening the entire world. Around the world, Israeli innovations and inventions bring blessings to billions of people every day," he said.
Israel's election panel floats live-streaming vote count amid concerns of fraud, AI misinformation
Speaking at the Israel Hayom Conference, Livne said his committee is aiming to hold "the most transparent elections ever," even as he argued that large-scale election fraud is “impossible” in Israel.
Netanyahu, Likud could win more seats apart than together, but would weaken coalition - poll
Meanwhile, the poll found that the Bennett-Lapid Together Party stopped its slide, stabilizing at 20 seats, and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Party fell one seat, also to 20.
Thousands of Israelis abroad plan to fly home to vote – one initiative wants to help them get there
‘Israelis abroad want to be part of decisions shaping the country’s future,’ says AID Coalition co-founder and CEO, giving a voice to the multitudes seeking to vote in these coming elections
