2026 Israeli Elections
Netanyahu's Likud, Eisenkot’s Yashar trade leads as 2026 election picture stays unclear - poll
Five polls released after Israel’s party lists closed show a fragmented race, with Gadi Eisenkot leading most surveys and Benjamin Netanyahu ahead in one.
Arab Hadash-Ta’al, Ra’am parties sign agreement to reduce risk of lost votes
PremiumPremiumIsraeli voters have strikingly little say - a 'semi-open ballot' reform can help - opinion
Coalition strengthens as People of Israel crosses threshold, despite Likud dropping one seat - poll
Huckabee urges Israel to act on settler ‘terrorism,’ warns Iran over nuclear program
Huckabee further discussed the issues of Israel's elections and the war in Gaza, emphasizing his support for Israel's right to defend itself.
Netanyahu comes out on top in Likud primaries, but voters want more - analysis
In Netanyahu’s Likud, reaching the top of the list is only half the challenge. The other half is remaining there without appearing too eager to reach for the crown.
Treat weapons smuggling for what it is: Terrorism – opinion
When Naftali Bennett was prime minister, Negev residents had less to fear from the Bedouin community. Now, kibbutzim in the region must constantly listen to gunfire ringing through the night
Tropper, Hendel rule out joining any Netanyahu government, seeks Zionist coalition in 2026 election
Tropper said he would not provide Netanyahu with the 61 seats needed to secure a Knesset majority, arguing that such a government would rely on non-Zionist forces.
Who are the Likud ministers, MKs unlikely to make it into 26th Knesset? - explainer
Several current Likud ministers and MKs are expected to lose their seats in the 26th Knesset following October's election, largely because the party's size is expected to shrink from 36 to 20-25 MKs.
Israel Election 2026: What does Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist Party stand for?
"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"
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.
Mamdani, not Trump, may be Netanyahu’s more useful campaign asset - analysis
From Trump and Modi to Khamenei and Mamdani, Netanyahu’s campaign billboards reveal a striking shift in the political appeal he is selling to Israeli voters.
Trump hints at endorsing candidate in Israeli election, despite calling it best to 'stay out'
Speaking to FOX's Trey Yingst in a phone call, Trump noted that "I think it's most appropriate for me to stay out of the Israeli elections," adding that "I may endorse somebody."
The Likud primary: Trolling as a way to gain support – opinion
War and destruction plague the nation while politicians try to ‘boom boom boom’ the consciousness of this away. Israel suffers from a governing culture that is only skilled at projecting power
