Elections
Religious identity remains Israel's strongest political divide, new IDI study finds
While the relationship between religion and political affiliation remained largely stable compared to the previous election, the study identified several notable shifts between 2021 and 2022.
Likud postpones primaries to August amid debate over Netanyahu’s influence on party list
As Supreme Court's term nears its end, three major Trump rulings are due
Cracking Israel's 'bro code': Can Netanyahu survive the podcast era? - opinion
Attorney-General guidelines could freeze political diplomatic appointments - explainer
Israel’s move toward early elections raises legal questions over ambassador and consul-general appointments, with Attorney-General guidance expected to set limits.
Coalition's bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading amid crisis over haredi draft bill
Passage of the bill would begin the process to move the election date forward slightly from October 27.
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.
