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First Israeli ballots cast as diplomats vote abroad from New Zealand to New York

Once cast and collected, the physical ballots will be transferred to Israel to be counted as a standard part of the upcoming elections.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.
Rising violence and organized crime in Arab communities have deepened frustration among the Arab population, leaving many residents skeptical that a change of government will improve their personal security. PremiumPremium

'Nobody is taking us seriously': Could Arab turnout decide Israel's October 27 election?

Itamar Ben-Gvir, National Security Minister and chairman of the Otzma Yehudit party tours at Htikva market, in Tel Aviv ahead of the upcoming general elections, September 18, 2026.

Israel Election 2026: What does Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit stand for?

Head of the Balad party MK Sami Abu Shehadeh arrives to cast his vote a voting station, on November 1, 2022; illustrative.

Balad chairman barred from running in election following 31-4 Central Elections Committee vote


Israel's leadership is failing IDF soldiers - opinion

For soldiers, the parallels between the Knesset’s betrayal and the IDF leadership’s failures are glaring.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: The military’s top brass has yet to take responsibility for the intelligence and operational failures that led to October 7. While soldiers and reservists continue to pay the price, the leadership remains unscathed, the writer argues.

October 7 victims decry Likud plot to block state probe with political inquiry

The new probe will begin within 30 days after the government announces the end of the Israel-Hamas War or after a year passed since the new legislation will reportedly be made.

 Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset, November 18, 2024.

Contentious legislation poised for revival in Knesset winter session

Coalition leaders in closed-door negotiations have attempted to find a compromise between the IDF's needs and the demand of the haredi parties that yeshiva students remain exempt from service.

Inside the Knesset building.

The untold story of the Knesset War Room, part one - exclusive

Amidst the chaos of the days and weeks following the October 7 Hamas massacre, Israel's Members of Knesset received thousands of requests for aid.

 Initial Knesset war room meetings in Ramat Gan, October 10, 2024.

'Cult, mutilation' – Knesset committee erupts after anti-LGBT comments

Anti-LGBT group sparks uproar at Knesset education meeting over "cult" remarks, budget delays for tolerance programs highlighted.

 People take part in a rally marking the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2021.

MKs to begin debating Oct. 7 commemoration bill

The Knesset will discuss a bill to establish Oct. 7 as a national remembrance day with ceremonies, educational events, and a new authority to commemorate victims, survivors, and soldiers.

 A plenum session and a vote on reviving the Ultra Orthodox enlistment bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 11, 2024.

Israeli ministers call for relocation of northern Gaza civilians to combat Hamas

A group of 27 Israeli ministers and MKs urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to implement a plan relocating northern Gaza civilians to combat Hamas.

 Palestinians walk next to a destroyed Mosque from an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip, on September 9, 2024

Finance Committee begins debate over 2024 budget amendment

The Knesset Finance Committee reviewed a new spending bill by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aiming to allocate NIS 3.4 billion for war-related issues.

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on June 10, 2024.

Women’s voices will be catalysts for change - opinion

As the DNC in Chicago highlighted the powerful voices of Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, and more, the contrast in Israel’s political landscape revealed a critical gender imbalance.

 The writer speaks during a committee discussion in the Knesset about the demand for equality in Israeli politics.

Israel to hold annual commemoration of October 7 events amid deep divisions - opinion

Israel's new annual commemoration of October 7 has sparked controversy, highlighting deep national divisions as differing views on the events persist.

 TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev holds a news conference to address the issue of the planned state ceremony commemorating the October 7 massacre, and the controversy surrounding it, in Jerusalem last week.