Israel Elections 2026
Investors see economic upside for Israel if opposition beats Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Since the October 7 Hamas attacks in 2023, the Tel Aviv stock market has soared 130%, far outpacing Wall Street's 80% gain, while the shekel has climbed 25%, one of the world's strongest performances.
First time voters could determine as many as 12 Knesset seats with high turnout
For many Israeli voters, concerns over Israel's public image take a back seat in election
IDF chief pushed back on Netanyahu order for ‘action’ against Iran, fearing political motives
Netanyahu: Arrests of haredi draft evaders 'unacceptable,' undermine IDF enlistment efforts
"This is unacceptable. We need to preserve the world of Torah study because it has preserved us," the prime minister told Kol Barama during a Tuesday morning radio interview.
'I will vote for Liberman,' Netanyahu's ex-NSC head, Likud stalwart Tzachi Hanegbi declares
"In the upcoming election, I will vote for Avigdor Liberman," Hanegbi wrote, describing the decision as a historic personal departure from his political past.
Netanyahu promises Ben-Gvir will be minister in next government during Lod campaign rally
"Ben-Gvir will be with us," Netanyahu said in a video of the event shared on social media. "Ben-Gvir will be a high ranking minister with us. Don't buy the spins."
Netanyahu insists he offered Trump nothing to secure US president's election endorsement
"You're the man I want by my side, Bibi," Trump told Netanyahu in a video of a conversation between the two leaders released by the PMO following the US president's endorsement.
Netanyahu or Eisenkot? Where their visions for Israel’s security align - and collide
Iran unites Israel's two candidates, but West Bank settler violence divides them • Eisenkot’s diplomatic reset faces a challenge from Trump’s support for Netanyahu • Neither has clear plan for Gaza
Trump went from blasting Netanyahu to backing him - will it matter to Israeli voters? - analysis
US presidents have made their preferences in Israeli elections crystal clear before. Usually, however, they have left Israeli voters to connect the dots.
Bennett, Netanyahu helped build Western Wall's Ezrat Yisrael, but will either secure its future?
Netanyahu approved the Western Wall compromise before freezing it. B’Yachad promises to preserve the egalitarian section, while Women of the Wall demands full implementation of the agreement.
Bismuth warns Israel’s enemies may attack on Election Day as Knesset defense committee meets
"Israel's enemies will attempt to attack on Election Day," Bismuth wrote in an X/Twitter post. "We are prepared."
WATCH: Joint List to air footage of Gaza’s destruction in Israeli election broadcast
The party said footage of Gaza’s destruction has been largely hidden from Israeli society, and accused other parties of "wanting more destruction."
Right 'sounds alarm' over Gantz withdrawal as Left consolidates ahead of elections
Gantz's withdrawal sparks warnings from Sa'ar and Smotrich over wasted right-wing votes, while left-wing leaders welcome the decision and rally ahead of the elections.
