Israel Elections 2026
Israel’s political parties must make out-of-home care a national priority - opinion
National security is not only about borders, military strength, and weapons systems. It is also about whether a child removed from home has a stable adult waiting at the end of the day.
Yisca Hayimov, sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, joins Avi Maoz's far-right Noam LeYisrael party
Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
Election Committee approves 159 polling stations in senior facilities, asks High Court to end case
As Netanyahu weighs reserved slots, officials consider how party list will change prior to election
Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon and MK Tsega Melaku are two of the names under consideration for Netanyahu's reserved slots.
Economy Minister Barkat hires private investigators to ensure there is no fraud at Likud primaries
Barkat's team believes that there is a plot in the Likud to ostracize him and prevent him from running again, with fears of possible fraud during the party's primaries.
Likud ministers back Netanyahu's reserved slots as party holds primaries
Likud ministers defended Netanyahu's reserved party-list slots as some 140,000 registered members were eligible to vote in Monday's primaries.
Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says
"Today, independent voters account for 60% to 70%, and deals account for 30%. That is why Haim Katz, the king of Likud deals, asked for a reserved spot," Seri claimed.
Beyond the Headlines: Holiness in unexpected places - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Despite boycotts and cancellation, Israeli entertainers stay proud of identity - from the editor
Amid boycotts and hostility abroad, Israeli artists unapologetically embrace their identities and continue performing on stage
Highly competitive Likud primaries set as Netanyahu holds expanded control over Knesset slate
Likud’s primary race has become more competitive after changes gave Netanyahu control over eight of the first 30 places on the Knesset slate.
Likud Party threatens Central Elections Committee petition over Fly&Vote initiative
Likud is seeking the data and documents underlying the initiative's activities within five days, saying the material is needed to determine whether further legal action is warranted.
Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad enters politics with new party ahead of elections
Haddad has held talks with potential political partners, including Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter, a controversial figure on the Right, as he weighs his options.
Likud election billboard puts Mamdani alongside Erdogan, Khamenei, and Qassem as Israel's enemies
The billboard features superimposed images of Mamdani, Khamenei, Qassem, and Erdogan, and reads: “They want Netanyahu to lose; don’t let them win.”
