Israel Elections 2026
Netanyahu insists he offered Trump nothing to secure US president's election endorsement
"You're the man I want by my side, Bibi," Trump told Netanyahu in a video of a conversation between the two leaders released by the PMO following the US president's endorsement.
Netanyahu or Eisenkot? Where their visions for Israel’s security align - and collide
Trump went from blasting Netanyahu to backing him - will it matter to Israeli voters? - analysis
Bennett, Netanyahu helped build Western Wall's Ezrat Yisrael, but will either secure its future?
Ahead of elections, Bennett, Lapid pledge to strengthen Israel-Diaspora ties
The proposals come amid signs of growing disaffection among Diaspora Jews with Israel and its Netanyahu-led government.
How war with Iran is influencing Israeli, US elections - analysis
As Netanyahu and Trump weigh their next moves against Iran, the approaching elections raise a difficult question: Is military action driving politics, or is politics driving military action?
Netanyahu on October 7: Nobody told Bush to 'go home' after September 11 attacks
The prime minister said he hoped the election would proceed as scheduled but warned that Israel's enemies could attempt attacks or rocket fire to create an impression of Israeli vulnerability.
Eisenkot's Yashar launches campaign aiming to draw votes from opposition bloc, overtake Likud
The move comes just two weeks after a meeting of the leaders of the opposition's change bloc, where they agreed to postpone discussions over who would be their prime minister candidate.
Deri demands haredi draft law as condition for Shas to join next government
"There will be no government in Israel with Shas's support or participation unless the status of yeshiva students is regulated," Deri said.
Study: Stock market falls as traders bet on no clear election winner
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange research unit: An analysis of the last 10 elections shows that markets price in uncertainty in advance, but negative price gaps narrow in the months that follow.
Fitch warns of the elections: 'Political instability will make reducing the deficit difficult'
The rating agency left the credit rating unchanged, but the outlook remains negative. The reason: Fear of an endless election wave that will prevent painful budget decisions from being made.
Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs struggle to secure majority, raising fears of another election deadlock
Netanyahu's failure to unite smaller right-wing parties could cost his bloc crucial Knesset seats, while Eisenkot's opposition camp also struggles to secure a governing majority.
Eretz Nehederet returns with sharp election satire, Sydney Sweeney, flydubai spoof
Eretz Nehederet returned ahead of Israel's elections with Sydney Sweeney singing 'Ha Tikvah,' a flydubai hijacking spoof and biting satire targeting Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and reserve duty.
In blow to Netanyahu, Trump again stops short of endorsing candidate in Israeli election
Two weeks before Israel heads to the polls, Trump left the door open to endorsing a candidate in Israel's October 27 election but made no commitment to back Netanyahu or any other contender.
