Elections
Likud's Yuli Edelstein leaves party after two decades, reportedly will start new right-wing party
Afterward, he is expected to launch a new political party, apparently alongside figures such as Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked.
In unity government push, Netanyahu bets Israel's political boycott is beginning to crack
Netanyahu, Likud could win more seats apart than together, but would weaken coalition - poll
Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next
Can Israel remain Jewish and democratic without Arab parties in government? - opinion
When Jews living in the Diaspora are discriminated against there is immediate criticism, but when Arabs are discriminated against in Israel, there is a nonchalant acceptance by Jewish Israeli society
Israel’s 30 glorious years – and the social Darwinism we built along the way - opinion
If we can mobilize hundreds of billions to fight a military war, why can we not mobilize less than 10 billion to fight the war against poverty?
AI is Israel’s next national-security battlefield as global standing sinks, Bennett says
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said Israel must become technologically indispensable, claiming Netanyahu abandoned an Iran strategy that could have helped weaken the regime.
Palestinian Authority prepares for first election in two decades, as Abbas preps final date
Sinijlawi described the vote as an opportunity for new political leadership to emerge “after years of political stagnation.”
Thousands of Israelis abroad plan to fly home to vote – one initiative wants to help them get there
‘Israelis abroad want to be part of decisions shaping the country’s future,’ says AID Coalition co-founder and CEO, giving a voice to the multitudes seeking to vote in these coming elections
Syria forms first post-Assad parliament to kickstart new era of 'managed democracy'
The new parliament has 140 elected seats and 70 appointed by the president.
Why Netanyahu's bribery charge remains despite judges' doubts - analysis
The case has unfolded across a decade of investigations, indictments, elections, governments, protest movements, wars, and institutional battles.
Bismuth tries to pit Shin Bet against High Court in election dispute
A letter from Boaz Bismuth asked the Shin Bet to address both foreign election threats and concerns stemming from a recent High Court ruling.
Melcer warns election integrity, press freedom at risk ahead of next vote
Melcer also warned of AI entering the picture, adding that Israel should prepare for attempts at foreign or domestic interference in elections.
Sanders-endorsed anti-Israel candidate Melat Kiros wins Democratic Colorado congressional primary
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old former attorney, drew criticism after calling Hamas’s October 7 massacre “inevitable” and declining to refer to the June 2025 Boulder firebombing as antisemitic.
