Elections
Israel and the Middle East are one election away from peace - opinion
Under a different Israeli government, many things that appear impossible today could suddenly become politically possible.
Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold, strengthening coalition even as Likud weakens - poll
Attorney-General guidelines could freeze political diplomatic appointments - explainer
Coalition's bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading amid crisis over haredi draft bill
End the haredi kingmaker era or watch the state unravel - opinion
Across the political spectrum, the public will not forget how the haredi political machine conducted itself during this war.
Israel must move to district-based elections, term limits - opinion
Israel’s growing population and diversity are fueling calls for major reforms to the Knesset, elections, and term limits.
The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis
Fifty-nine candidates competed for 18 seats on the Central Committee, while 456 members competed for 80 seats on the Revolutionary Council, which serves as the movement's parliament.
Hamas leadership elections end without political leader selection, promises future vote
Hamas’s leadership race remains unresolved, with Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya seen as likely contenders for the political chief role.
Regardless of election results, voters must let the government govern - editorial
A May poll published by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that while 65% of Israelis indicate they will accept the election results, the ideological breakdown was striking.
The existential choice: Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison - opinion
As Israel heads to the 2026 elections, growing internal divisions may pose a greater threat than any external enemy.
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.
Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds
The survey, conducted between May 4-7 with a sample of 2,069 Americans, shows Rubio commanding 45.4% of Republican support.
Israeli firm BlackCore investigated for role in alleged French election smear campaign
French authorities are investigating Israeli firm BlackCore for allegedly running a smear campaign targeting left-wing candidates ahead of March's municipal elections.
