Elections
Netanyahu's right-wing bloc strains as Likud slides, Eisenkot surges ahead of list deadline
Likud is sliding, Eisenkot is surging, and the right is splintering. The Deep Dive maps the frantic scramble before Israel's parties lock in their final Knesset lists next week.
Abbas faces pressure over whether to postpone long-delayed Palestinian elections
High Court arrangement bypasses Sohlberg authority dispute for now; petition to resume Wednesday
High Court hands Likud procedural victory to challenge real-time voter tracking ban
Gadi Eisenkot opposes Palestinian statehood. What is his alternative solution? - opinion
Replacing Netanyahu with a more competent leader while retaining Netanyahu’s fundamental doctrine toward the Palestinians would amount to better management of the same failed strategy.
Trump aides, fearing a midterm crash, push to keep Iran war 'quiet' for time being
Top Trump aides want to keep the Iran war contained heading into the midterms, as Republicans defend slim majorities. After the election, sources say stronger strikes could return.
'Not a slip of the tongue': Golan says Sara Netanyahu's Oct. 7 comments are part of planned moves
"It's not a slip of the tongue. I simply see what's happening on the networks, what elements within the Likud, within the coalition, have been saying about me since October 7," he told Maariv.
Markey, progressive critic of Israel, wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
‘We need to end the war in Iran and stop the bombing in Gaza,’ the 80-year-old incumbent told his supporters.
Israel Election 2026: What do Yousef Jabareen’s Joint Arab List and Mansour Abbas’ Ra’am stand for?
If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?
Massachusetts progressive Markey, a longtime Israel critic, expected to rout centrist challenger
Although polls project that Markey, a progressive stalwart, will retain his seat, this race began as a neck-and-neck battle between the old and new guard.
The Altalena’s enduring lesson: Israel must choose unity over division - opinion
As Israel faces deep divisions, the Altalena’s tragic legacy offers a vital lesson about unity and avoiding internal conflict.
Most ‘connected’ American Jews favor opposition win in Israel’s October election, survey finds
“The strong interest of American Jews in elections in Israel demonstrates the importance of Israel to them," JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern said.
#ThePurpleSunrise: Why tactical voting is blocking Israel’s real chance for change - opinion
As elections approach, most Israelis become amateur analysts. And in the end, they slip a ballot into the envelope for a party or a leader they do not really believe in.
Sohlberg’s security boosted after panel recommends Shin Bet protection for Eisenkot
Media reports did not provide additional details about the situation, noting only that the change came about in order to ensure that the Sohlberg is kept safe.
