Ori Wertman

Rather than dwelling on the past, the opposition would be better served by persuading the public that Israel has a better future beyond Netanyahu’s leadership.

In every election cycle, a familiar scenario unfolds in which the Central Elections Committee disqualifies parties from running for the Knesset, a decision that has almost always been overturned.

The chair of Yisrael Beytenu still has one more goal to achieve before he bids farewell to his illustrious political career.

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.