Live Updates: Election Day: Israel heads to the polls as voting opens nationwide in pivotal Knesset race
Netanyahu and Eisenkot’s blocs go head-to-head with neither side having a clear path to a Knesset majority, according to final polls • Arab, haredi, and overall voter turnout could prove decisive
Follow us on GoogleIsraelis cast their vote on Election Day in Jerusalem on October 27, 2026.(photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem/Jerusalem Post)
Deputy of Yashar party Yoram Cohen votes in Jerusalem
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFYoram Cohen coting in the Knesset Election, October 27, 2026.(photo credit: FAIR USE UNDER ISRAELI COPYRIGHT LAW, ARTICLE 27A)
People of Israel head Ofer Winter votes in Mitzpe Netofa
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFPeople of Israel party head Ofer Winter voting in Mitzpe Netofa.(photo credit: Amcha Yisrael)
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi casts vote in Knesset election.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFCommunications Minister Shlomo Karhi casts his ballot in the Knesset Election, October 27, 2026.(photo credit: Screenshot/X/Shlomo Karhi)
In Photos: Israel's political leaders cast their ballots in 26th Knesset election
Israel's leading politicians cast their votes for the 26th Knesset at polling stations around the country.
Arye Deri laments increased left-wing, Arab voter turnout
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFArye Deri places his ballot on Election Day on October 27, 2026.(photo credit: YAAKOV COHEN)
Joint List Chairman Jabarin casts vote in Umm el-Fahm
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJoint List Chairman Yousef Jabarin cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Umm el-Fahm, October 27, 2026.(photo credit: Lior Ben Ari)
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Almog Cohen votes in Ofakim alongside wife, son
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAlmog Cohen votes in Ofakim, October 27, 2026.(photo credit: FAIR USE UNDER ISRAELI COPYRIGHT LAW, ARTICLE 27A)
Shas head Arye Deri votes in Jerusalem
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFArye Deri places his ballot on Election Day on October 27, 2026.(photo credit: YAAKOV COHEN)
Storm threatens flash floods, road closures in south as Israelis head to polls
The public is urged to stay away from streambeds amid a real risk of life-threatening flash floods in the southern Negev, Arava, Judean Desert and Dead Sea area as Israelis vote.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFA Yashar party sign set on fire in Dimona.(photo credit: Ilana Curiel)Israel votes 2026: All you need to know
Some 7.3 million eligible Israelis will decide between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's diverse opposition bloc.
A party must receive at least 3.25% of valid votes to enter the Knesset.
Most polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some locations have different hours.
The Jerusalem Post will provide real-time election coverage throughout the day, including a live broadcast of the exit polls and their implications, starting from 9:30 p.m.
