Israeli Election

Hadash-Ta’al, Balad sign deal to re-establish Joint List weeks ahead of Israel's election

The agreement is pending final approval by the three parties, with an official announcement expected in the coming days after negotiations over the framework appeared to reach a breakthrough.

Yousef Jabareen attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 6, 2026.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (R) visit the scene of a shooting at the Ramot road junction in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem on September 8, 2025. PremiumPremium

The war exposed a second front: Israel's own decision-making - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah attend the Likud Party's election campaign opening event in Jerusalem, Jan 21, 2020.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu has an insurance policy - it's called Israel's opposition – opinion

hDemocrats Party chair Yair Golan speaks to the press in Tel Aviv in July 2026.

Yair Golan isn’t democracy’s defender if he neglects its norms – opinion


Letters to the editor, January 24, 2024: Dwell alone

Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Likud under Barkat would win more seats than with Netanyahu - poll

If elections were held today, the Likud Party would win only 16 seats, losing ground to Benny Gantz’s National Unity Party with 37 seats, a new Channel 13 poll showed yesterday. 

 ECONOMY MINISTER Nir Barkat confers with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Seeking the prime ministership, Barkat in recent weeks has been in an intensive campaign to brand himself as a true right-wing leader.

Chances of coup in Likud slim at the moment, but Netanyahu knows the alternative is worse - poll

70% of Likud members support the current prime minister. However, if Netanyahu tries to rush the elections - he may lose the leadership of the party.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, November 25, 2023

Israel Bachar: The strategist-turned-diplomat marketing Israel in LA

One of Israel's most high-profile campaign experts is set to flex his skills in the realm of diplomacy as consul general in Los Angeles.

 ISRAEL BACHAR: Bridge building.

Is Benjamin Netanyahu an obstacle to political stability in Israel? - poll

Israel's coalition would win more seats under ministers Gallant and Barkat rather than the prime minister, a new Maariv election poll found.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023

Israel's electoral system prevents accountable governance - opinion

In the system of democracy currently in place in Israel, Knesset members represent the public. This is indisputable. However, the ties between the public and its representatives are very weak.

Israel heads to another round of elections on November 1.

Netanyahu's Likud wins just 23 seats to Benny Gantz's 28 in new poll

A new poll indicates that if elections were held today, the political parties in the opposition would earn 70 seats, with Gantz's National Unity Party earning 28.

 A WEARY Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yesh Atid would win election if held today, poll says

Ra’am, Balad and Noam would not pass the electoral threshold, according to the poll.

 Campaign posters for Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid next to the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, prior to the upcoming Israeli general elections, October 26, 2022.

Netanyahu has singular opportunity to determine what mark he leaves - opinion

Some reasons why some believe Netanyahu can seize this unique moment with a final opportunity to craft his legacy.

 MK BENJAMIN NETANYAHU appears at his book launch event in Jerusalem on Monday

Jordanians appear to understand reasons behind King's call to Netanyahu

The call does not reflect a shift in Jordanian policy, but the results of the US midterm elections may have paved the way for the gesture.

Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2010