ANNA BARSKY

Anna Barsky is the politics reporter for The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Maariv.

UTJ delegation meets in the President's Residence, Jerusalem, ahead of consultations with President Herzog, November 5, 2026.

Likud officials ‘hope for a miracle’ as haredi parties weigh joining Eisenkot government - analysis

PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE of Israel to the United Nations Danny Danon says Israel has begun to regain international respect and deterrence following its military successes against Hezbollah and Iran, even as hostility toward the country remains deeply entrenched at the organization.

'You are a coward': Danon confronts Iranian UN representative in heated confrontation

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

What is Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan, and could it break the coalition deadlock? - explainer


Eisenkot has the mandate, but Liberman and the haredim hold the keys to power - analysis

The disagreements among potential coalition partners are so deep that Herzog himself sought clarification over the weekend on how Eisenkot intends to overcome them.

MK Avigdor Liberman and MK Gadi Eisenkot at a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, September 9, 2024

Shas claims reports of party joining potential Eisenkot-led coalition 'complete fake news'

Shas's statement comes following an N12 report that Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman dropped his veto on forming a government with haredi parties.

Shas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Opposition pushes to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of Likud 'January 6' plot to block vote

According to opposition sources, hundreds of Likud Central Committee members are expected to arrive at the Knesset on the day of the vote and attempt to block lawmakers from entering the chamber.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana cups his ear as MKs react during the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026

UTJ demands draft law from Netanyahu, but will it make Eisenkot pay upfront? - analysis

UTJ demands draft law approval before talks with Netanyahu but remains silent on Eisenkot, risking its main bargaining chip in coalition negotiations.

United Torah Judaism party head MK Yaakov Asher alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, October 28, 2026.

Israel, Kazakhstan sign agreement to prevent double taxation following lengthy negotiations

The agreement marks another step toward strengthening economic relations between Israel and Kazakhstan, Central Asia's largest economy, as both countries seek to expand cooperation.

(illustrative) The flags of Israel and Kazakhstan

Eisenkot may get the mandate, but haredi parties hold key to Israel's next government - analysis

Israel's haredi parties could determine the next government as Eisenkot seeks a coalition, Liberman rules out support from an Arab party, and Netanyahu weighs his options.

Shas leader MK Arye Deri (L) and United Torah Judaism leader MK Ya’akov Asher.

'You murdered your son': Right-wing protesters target Eisenkot outside his home

Right-wing protesters shouted accusations outside Gadi Eisenkot's home on Sunday, prompting his party and political allies to blame Netanyahu for incitement.

Protest outside of Yashar's chairman Gadi Eisenkot's house on Sunday night, November 2, 2026.

Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds key to replacing him - analysis

Netanyahu remains in office without a majority, while Eisenkot must overcome opposition divisions to form a government or face another election.

A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan on October 20, 2026.

Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks

Netanyahu met Ben-Gvir and Smotrich as opposition leaders held separate talks. Eisenkot accused Likud of undermining the vote, while Lapid urged patience.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attending the Knesset, February 7, 2024; illustrative.

Shas's Deri rules out joining opposition bloc government without Likud as UTJ weighs talks

"We are not in anyone's bloc," Maran Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Dov Landau said, calling on MKs from Degel Hatorah to join the opposition coalition. "We are in the bloc of the Torah world."

Arye Deri places his ballot on Election Day on October 27, 2026.