Israeli Election

Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said one of his first priorities would be establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.

Former prime minsiter Naftali Bennett speaks on plan for Israel at Jewish International Connection Israel (JIC) event in Jerusalem for English speakers, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their vote during elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center, Nov.25, 2025.

Explaining Israel's elections: Ten scenarios Israelis should prepare for in 2026 - opinion

Dr. Jeremy M. Levin, former CEO Teva Pharmaceuticals

Israel’s future will be decided by those who show up

 MK Galit Distal-Atbaryan arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset. December 3, 2023.

Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan says she will not run in party primaries, next Knesset elections


Coalition rises as Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold following hostage deal - poll

The coalition’s rise is surprising, as last week’s poll showed Ben-Gvir and Smotrich’s parties falling sharply due to their opposition to the Trump Peace Plan.

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich addresses a news conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem earlier this month. That Smotrich is not an economist, and is quite ignorant of current economic theory and practice, is no secret, says the writer.

Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists Party to run in elections, citing October 7 failures

In a statement released by the party, its founders said that those “who took responsibility for the country after October 7, when the government disappeared,” must now step forward.

 Former minister Yoaz Hendel at the emergency conference of the IDF reservists movement in Tel Aviv, on June 24, 2024.

Lapid, Eisenkot agree to meet with 'Change Bloc' leaders to set guidelines for next gov't

With the next elections currently scheduled for October 2026, the "Change Bloc" aims to deepen coordination and begin formulating the basic principles for the next government.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) and former MK Gadi Eisenkot.

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says 'any real change' would come should he become PM

While Yossi Cohen stated in the podcast that he would consider running for prime minister, Walla's June polls found that his party would not receive enough mandates to pass the electoral threshold.

Former Head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen attends a Menorah lighting ceremony on the sixth night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the great synagogue in Tel Aviv, December 30, 2024.

Likud MKs slam Gotliv for erratic behavior, lack of legislative success

According to a Likud MK, Gotliv chastised ministers for engaging with Arab colleagues and was seen singing provocatively to MK Walid Taha in the Knesset corridors.

 MK Tally Gotliv speaks outside the court in Tel Aviv during a case against Eli Feldstein, November 21, 2024

Why Likud booting Edelstein will come back to bite it? - analysis

While Edelstein has given no indication of his next political move and has remained loyal to the Likud, it is not inconceivable that he seeks a new political home.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 12, 2023.

Yossi Cohen's party could struggle to pass electoral threshold, new poll shows

A new poll reveals that Cohen would only receive four mandates, three of which would come from the Change Bloc.

 Former Mossad Head Yossi Cohen speaking at the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress in Basel.

Benny Gantz's faction to hold leadership primaries as Israeli election looms

Gantz’s party will hold leadership elections and open public registration amid falling polls and rising support for Eisenkot.

 Leader of the National Unity Party MK Benny Gantz leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 26, 2025.

Yair Golan’s accusations against Netanyahu: A reflection of Israel’s deep divides - opinion

The dangerous language of Israeli politics.

 Former Meretz MK Yair Golan

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett reportedly returning to politics - N12

Former Prime Minister Naftali has begun recruitment for his new political party, according to the report by N12.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett seen in an illustrative