2026 Israeli Elections
Bennett backtracks after sarcastically suggesting Netanyahu could serve as minister in future gov't
"Anyone who saw my statements today understood they were meant to [be] absurd," Bennett said.
Israel’s election race remains deadlocked as Ben-Gvir releases prison footage
'The Prime Ministers': New book covers Begin, the ‘Altalena,’ and the October 27 election - review
Eisenkot leads Netanyahu, but both blocs without clear path to 61-seat majority - poll
Likud reevaluates strategy against Ofer Winter while shifting focus to turnout in loyal strongholds
As long as Likud continues trying to persuade Winter to withdraw, an agreement with him is not on the table. The party could still change its policy toward him through October 16.
Likud rejects Otzma Yehudit's Ben-Gvir's push for Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry for Gotliv
Likud was displeased with Ben-Gvir's demands, and has made it clear that the party does not intend to relinquish either portfolio in future coalition negotiations.
First-time Jewish voters could account for up to 12 Knesset seats in upcoming election - poll
Despite a strong ideological tilt toward the Right, support was divided among a wide range of parties rather than concentrated in a single political camp.
Election panel votes to bar Ofer Cassif from Knesset race, Supreme Court review set for next week
The proceedings opened with a separate request to disqualify MK Ofer Cassif. The committee was also scheduled to consider the case against Abu Shehadeh on Wednesday.
Lapid to host all five change bloc leaders for coordination meeting ahead of elections
The meeting comes as the bloc's leaders seek to tighten coordination while grappling with disagreements over election strategy and the identity of the candidate who will lead the camp.
Election panel to weigh whether Balad leader Abu Shehadeh crossed legal line for Knesset run
Abu Shehadeh faces a disqualification hearing centered on an October 8, 2023, article and whether it meets the Supreme Court’s strict legal standard.
Polymarket: Gap between Eisenkot's Yashar, Netanyahu's Likud widens in former IDF chief's favor
Polymarket figures reflect the prices of prediction-market contracts, which change with trading activity and can therefore move quickly.
Ra’am, Joint List fight bids to bar them from Knesset election
Ra’am, the Joint List, Balad and two candidates asked the Central Elections Committee to reject six petitions seeking to bar them from the 2026 Knesset election.
Intercity buses, Israel Railways to be free on election day, Central Elections Committee decides
The free bus service will start at 8:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election and last until the end of public transportation services on election day.
Israel tore itself apart on Yom Kippur - then October 7 reminded us of our collective 'we'
On Yom Kippur of 2023, Jews were pitted against Jews across the country. Thirteen days later, October 7 would remind Israelis that beneath their deepest divisions, there was still a collective “we.”
