Israel Elections 2026
Israel’s political parties must make out-of-home care a national priority - opinion
National security is not only about borders, military strength, and weapons systems. It is also about whether a child removed from home has a stable adult waiting at the end of the day.
Yisca Hayimov, sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, joins Avi Maoz's far-right Noam LeYisrael party
Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
Election Committee approves 159 polling stations in senior facilities, asks High Court to end case
Knesset asks High Court to unfreeze budget transfers approved during election recess
Ahead of Tuesday's hearing, the Knesset argued that Ohana lawfully authorized the disputed Finance Committee meeting despite opposition objections.
How a Jewish ex-police probes chief could revive Mansour Abbas as Israeli Arab kingmaker - analysis
In an official statement last week, Ra’am’s chairman Mansour Abbas and Segalovitz said they had met and held a “cordial and positive” discussion about the possibility of Segalovitz joining Ra’am.
Despite Israeli election polls, PM's aide assured Trump that Netanyahu is winning - report
At the time of the meeting, the coalition bloc had 49 predicted Knesset seats, according to a Maariv poll - 12 short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.
The lie of apartheid: The 2026 Israel election is a display of the country's diversity - opinion
Regardless of the final outcome of this election, it looks like this race could finally bury the apartheid myth about Israel.
As he pushes for ultra-Orthodox draft, Moti Leitner aims to put the Haredi Public on a new path
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Moti Leitner, head of the new Haredi Public Party, wants to encourage mandatory service and introduce core curriculum studies in ultra-Orthodox schools.
Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats as Likud drops behind Eisenkot's Yashar once more - poll
The survey also examined a scenario in which three Arab parties - Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad - run together, while Yoav Segalovich joins Ra'am in the party's second slot.
Ra’am leader Abbas confirms talks over ex-Yesh Atid MK joining Arab party slate
A former Yesh Atid MK is in talks to join an Arab party slate, as Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas confirms positive discussions aimed at making Ra’am a viable coalition partner.
Likud MKs remain barred from district primary slots after Supreme Court appeal is withdrawn
It does not affect the eight positions that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been authorized to fill with candidates of his choosing. The primary vote is currently scheduled for Monday.
Netanyahu's Likud must get its house in order if it hopes to perform this October - editorial
Voters choose a party on Election Day; they cannot rearrange its candidates or express a preference for particular individuals.
Who will succeed Netanyahu? Likud members back Ohana as party primaries loom - poll
Many current Likud mainstay politicians are expected to be dropped after the party's primaries on Wednesday.
