Israel Elections 2026
Israel's opposition weighs minority coalition as Bennett, Liberman reject Arab support
Gadi Eisenkot is considering a minority government if the opposition wins 58 or 59 seats, but Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Liberman insist on a Zionist majority.
Choosing conviction over party lines, Dan Illouz leaves Likud in bid to shape Israel’s future
Will this election end the battle over drafting haredi men into the Israeli army? - analysis
Israel has not invested enough resources into hasbara, and now we are paying the price - opinion
Would ousting Netanyahu cure Israel's chronic public relations failures? - opinion
Could we just tell the world that the defeated Netanyahu was responsible for anything they did not like about Israel and that there is no reason to not like us anymore?
Large share of Israelis prefer holding new elections if no coalition formed, IDI survey shows
Across demographics, Israelis are approaching October 27 with cautious optimism, according to a recent survey conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute.
Beyond the polls: What are Israelis really thinking as they head to the ballot box?
Each new poll produces a headline that often disagrees with other outlets. Israelis follow polls like a tennis match, their heads swiveling from side to side, following the ball in play.
From Jerusalem’s ‘foreign minister’ to Knesset hopeful, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum wants to make her mark
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum has long been a public face for Jerusalem, and was even referred to by some as Jerusalem’s foreign minister. Those who live here also know her as a friend and neighbor.
Yair Lapid: The upcoming election is about what we want Israel to be - opinion
This is not a choice between Right and Left, or between religious and secular Israelis. This is a choice between those who carry this country on their backs and those who hitch a free ride.
Middle Israel: Why Naftali Bennett should be Israel's next prime minister - opinion
Democratic election is about performance, but next Tuesday’s is about what happened once we faced war: how good, bad, or scandalous our leaders’ handling of the war’s home front challenges has been.
Israel’s election is being cast as a historic showdown - but four trends tell a different story
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: From rivalries within political blocs to polls that shape voter choices and coalition red lines, four trends reveal the challenges facing Israel’s next government.
Ben-Gvir to 'Post': Netanyahu should stand with me rather than Eisenkot -interview
“Netanyahu needs to stand with me on the Right and pursue a full, full right-wing government. Only that way will we be able to save the State of Israel," Ben-Gvir told the 'Post' in an interview.
Editor's Notes: Israel's election exposes deep political divisions after Gantz withdrawal - comment
Here is my request, the only one I’ll make before the polls open. Give yourself permission to notice one thing that complicates your choice.
Over 65,000 Israelis abroad estimated to travel to vote in 2026 elections, new Fly&Vote survey says
The results of the survey mark a clear jump from the previous estimate of 53,000 published at the start of October.
