Israel Elections
Parties finalize Knesset slates before deadline as Gantz’s Blue and White runs alone despite polls
The deadline also means the end to speculation over possible mergers between parties that were polling below the electoral threshold.
Likud submits final candidate list as Netanyahu warns 2026 election will decide Israel's future
Defying Netanyahu pressure to merge, Winter submits People of Israel's list ahead of 2026 election
Eisenkot submits final Yashar list, former Shin Bet chief Cohen receives number two spot
Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says
"Today, independent voters account for 60% to 70%, and deals account for 30%. That is why Haim Katz, the king of Likud deals, asked for a reserved spot," Seri claimed.
Trump hints at endorsing candidate in Israeli election, despite calling it best to 'stay out'
Speaking to FOX's Trey Yingst in a phone call, Trump noted that "I think it's most appropriate for me to stay out of the Israeli elections," adding that "I may endorse somebody."
Eisenkot's Yashar unveils plan to support new olim integrating into Israel
"We will propose a national plan that will call on young people to return home and on Jews around the world to make aliyah to Israel, because this is our national home," Eisenkot said.
Why Bennett, Eisenkot, and Lapid privately asked Trump not to endorse Netanyahu - analysis
Trump has personal political leverage over Netanyahu. So far, he has refrained from giving him the public election endorsement the prime minister had hoped for.
How a Jewish ex-police probes chief could revive Mansour Abbas as Israeli Arab kingmaker - analysis
In an official statement last week, Ra’am’s chairman Mansour Abbas and Segalovitz said they had met and held a “cordial and positive” discussion about the possibility of Segalovitz joining Ra’am.
Supreme Court rejects appeal over Likud regional slots, backs party court ruling
"The District Court decided not to intervene in the Likud court's decision, why should we intervene where the District Court found no problem?" Justice Grosskopf said.
Netanyahu strengthens bid for prime minister, Likud overtakes Yashar ahead of election - poll
The latest poll showed that 41% of people think Netanyahu would make a better leader than Eisenkot, compared to 34% who think Eisenkot would be better.
Likud lawmakers, ministers forbidden from running in regional primary slots, Likud court rules
The ruling blocked a move promoted by Netanyahu and the chairman of the party’s Constitution Committee, Minister Haim Katz, which had been approved by just a five votes majority.
Israel needs new leadership: Could covenantal politics be the answer? - opinion
Israel’s significant integration into the world economy, our population growth, and economic progress made it possible for us to pick up some bad habits of the countries it wanted to emulate.
My Word: 'Wholocide' is 'libelocide' - opinion
In a world under constant threat of global jihad, blaming the Jews remains reliable and familiar. The real genocide has been either ignored or accepted.