Ori Wertman

To Yair Golan’s credit, he inherited a political party on the verge of collapse after his predecessor, Merav Michaeli, had led Labor to an electoral disaster in the 2022 election, securing four seats

Despite what many perceive as a troubling departure from statesmanlike conduct, Netanyahu’s political standing has remained relatively stable.

As Bennett gains ground, Eisenkot faces a defining decision over alliances, leadership, and the future of the opposition.

Ultra-Orthodox parties face mounting political backlash as Israel’s war strains the reserve system and coalition stability.

Once seen as Netanyahu’s strongest rival, Benny Gantz now faces political isolation and fading public support.

Analyzing the Bennett-Lapid alliance presents several plausible scenarios.

The key lesson for the Israeli public from the Hungarian elections may be that polls should be treated with considerable caution.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid’s inflammatory statements risk weakening Israeli society and undermining national unity during wartime.

Will the war with Iran reshape Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy for Israel's 2026 elections?

Many have tried unsuccessfully to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud from the Right, but a more realistic goal would be to take votes away from Naftali Bennett.