Elections
‘Distance is not a reason to lose your voice,’ AID-Coalition CEO says
Calling the election a decisive moment for Israel’s future, Blaish-Sultanik urges citizens abroad to “fly home and vote.”
Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt head to November run-off in Los Angeles mayoral race
Five key California primary races test Jewish voters and candidates on political loyalties
Knesset panel advances dissolution bill ahead of first reading, debates date election date
Israel and the Middle East are one election away from peace - opinion
Under a different Israeli government, many things that appear impossible today could suddenly become politically possible.
Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold, strengthening coalition even as Likud weakens - poll
The poll also examined three scenarios in which Together, Yashar!, and Yisrael Beytenu would run as a single joint list, with the strongest results coming from Eisenkot leading the trio.
Attorney-General guidelines could freeze political diplomatic appointments - explainer
Israel’s move toward early elections raises legal questions over ambassador and consul-general appointments, with Attorney-General guidance expected to set limits.
Coalition's bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading amid crisis over haredi draft bill
Passage of the bill would begin the process to move the election date forward slightly from October 27.
End the haredi kingmaker era or watch the state unravel - opinion
Across the political spectrum, the public will not forget how the haredi political machine conducted itself during this war.
Israel must move to district-based elections, term limits - opinion
Israel’s growing population and diversity are fueling calls for major reforms to the Knesset, elections, and term limits.
The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis
Fifty-nine candidates competed for 18 seats on the Central Committee, while 456 members competed for 80 seats on the Revolutionary Council, which serves as the movement's parliament.
Hamas leadership elections end without political leader selection, promises future vote
Hamas’s leadership race remains unresolved, with Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya seen as likely contenders for the political chief role.
Regardless of election results, voters must let the government govern - editorial
A May poll published by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that while 65% of Israelis indicate they will accept the election results, the ideological breakdown was striking.
The existential choice: Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison - opinion
As Israel heads to the 2026 elections, growing internal divisions may pose a greater threat than any external enemy.
