Israel Elections 2026
'Mr. President, he is winning': Netanyahu aide told Trump despite weak polls - report
At the time of the meeting, the coalition bloc had 49 predicted Knesset seats, according to a Maariv poll - 12 short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.
The lie of apartheid: The 2026 Israel election is a display of the country's diversity - opinion
As he pushes for ultra-Orthodox draft, Moti Leitner aims to put the Haredi Public on a new path
Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats as Likud drops behind Eisenkot's Yashar once more - poll
Ra’am leader Abbas confirms talks over ex-Yesh Atid MK joining Arab party slate
A former Yesh Atid MK is in talks to join an Arab party slate, as Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas confirms positive discussions aimed at making Ra’am a viable coalition partner.
Likud MKs remain barred from district primary slots after Supreme Court appeal is withdrawn
It does not affect the eight positions that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been authorized to fill with candidates of his choosing. The primary vote is currently scheduled for Monday.
Netanyahu's Likud must get its house in order if it hopes to perform this October - editorial
Voters choose a party on Election Day; they cannot rearrange its candidates or express a preference for particular individuals.
Who will succeed Netanyahu? Likud members back Ohana as party primaries loom - poll
Many current Likud mainstay politicians are expected to be dropped after the party's primaries on Wednesday.
Netanyahu rose through Likud democracy. Now he risks hollowing it out from within - analysis
Netanyahu wants the ability to add people from high-tech, economics, security, and other fields who can broaden the party’s appeal and give it greater governing credibility. The problem is the scale.
Dobronsky carries experience from abroad Israel can use, but only if he comes home - editorial
Likud voters and the country as a whole deserve to know that those asking to exercise that trust intend to live among the people they represent.
Yashar to safeguard Law of Return, cut bureaucracy, address needs of olim in next gov't - exclusive
One of Yashar's focuses would be on improving services for elderly olim and ensuring better translation of Hebrew websites into different languages.
Netanyahu plans AI minister role, reserved slot for high-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky
AI is set to become a key part of Netanyahu’s election campaign, with Oren Dobronsky reportedly promised a future ministerial role.
'Real Right, real enlistment': Former UN amb. Gilad Erdan announces name of new 'Unity Party'
Former Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan announced on Tuesday that his new right-wing party will be called the Unity Party, with the slogan "Real right. Real enlistment."
High Court criticizes Knesset retreat on polling stations in nursing homes
Justices questioned whether they could override the legislature, while pressing for practical solutions before next week’s deadline.
