2026 Israeli Elections
Ben-Gvir courts disappointed Likud, Shas voters, pushes for fully right-wing government
With dissatisfaction growing on Likud’s right flank, Otzma Yehudit is positioning itself to attract voters from Likud and Shas while opposing a potential broad coalition.
US, Israel only ones who don't recognize Palestine as state, Ra'am's Abbas says
What does 'right-wing' actually mean in Israeli politics anymore? - opinion
Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion
Yesh Atid MK Ron Katz resigns from Knesset, Arab Israeli educator to take his spot
"After 15 years of meaningful public service, it is time to take a break from public life and begin a new chapter," Katz said, announcing the departure.
‘Not a one-man party’: Likud court blocks wartime cancellation of primaries
The tribunal ruled that postponing the primaries should be the preferred option during an emergency and that the party should also prepare for electronic voting.
My Word: Political name of the game - opinion
It sometimes seems that politics has become more a ratings war than a campaign over real life-and-death issues.
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
Israel looks toward record-breaking election season with over half a million first-time voters
First-time voters are expected to account for about 8.7% of all eligible voters in the upcoming election, the largest such wave since the establishment of the state.
Main electoral battle will be for Israel's centrist voters, with far-right, left already set - poll
According to the index, 53% of Israelis are completely certain whom they will vote for, while another 29% are fairly certain of their decision.
Herzog said Shin Bet warned him of internal, external threats to Israel's 2026 elections
“I call on the people of Israel, in a clear voice: remember that elections are not a civil war," Herzog said ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.
Ben-Gvir demands Baharav-Miara's removal to join Netanyahu's next coalition
Notably, Ben-Gvir's demand comes against the backdrop of prolonged clashes between Ben-Gvir and Baharav-Miara throughout the current government's term over a series of legal and policy issues.
Bennett meets 30 women's orgs. leaders, pledges policy overhaul for women ahead of elections
He met with the women leaders to help shape the Together Party’s policy on women, which he said would be led by MK Meirav Cohen and Liran Avisar Ben Horin.
Likud panel votes to expand Netanyahu’s control over party list, wartime primary alternative
Likud’s Constitution Committee backed sweeping changes granting Netanyahu eight reserved list slots and authority to replace primaries with a wartime selection committee.
