Israel Elections

In unity government push, Netanyahu bets Israel's political boycott is beginning to crack

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: PM Netanyahu’s emerging campaign is built around a simple proposition: The political boycott against him is losing its rationale, and a broader coalition is again possible.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu announces his intention to run in elections scheduled for later this year.
Brig. Gen. (Res) Dedi Simchi and former Minister Yizhar Shai attend a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on January 21, 2025.

Simchi vows to push unity gov't, enlistment in new political alliance with Gantz

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

What Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tried to teach us before October 7 - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on June 21, 2026.

Cracking Israel's 'bro code': Can Netanyahu survive the podcast era? - opinion


Likud gains steady lead, Israelis prefer Trump over Harris - survey

When paired against Bennett, Netanyahu led with 38% suitability to Bennett’s 35%. Another 23% said neither candidate was suitable, and 4% were undecided.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.

Likud emerges as largest party in new Channel 13 poll, public split on Gaza war

Additionally, the majority of the public supports a hostage deal instead of a continuation of the war in Gaza.

 Netanyahu in the Likud faction meeting

Bennett overtakes Netanyahu: New poll shows Likud slipping amid political shift - poll

“After weeks of upward movement, Likud’s rise has been halted, dropping two seats to 24,” the poll indicates.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Naftali Bennet

Majority of Israelis now prefer giving up Philadelphi in order to reach deal - poll

The poll showed that the Israeli public mostly prefers giving up control of the Philadelphi Corridor in order to enable a prisoner-hostage exchange deal (48%).

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and MK Benny Gantz on the forefront of the Philadelphi Corridor (illustrative)

Benny Gantz gains momentum, Netanyahu loses ground in new poll

A survey by Kan News and the Kantar Institute showed that there have been significant changes in voting patterns and public trust in the current leadership.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MK Benny Gantz

Oppose Netanyahu, but don't foul-mouth him - opinion

To campaign for a cause, one need not foul-mouth the adversary; Uncivilized and poisoned language will corrupt one’s politics.

 SHIKMA BRESSLER addresses a demonstration against the government’s judicial overhaul plan, in Tel Aviv in September 2023.

Four days of protests for elections, hostages kick off around the country

Among organizations participating were women's protest organization Bonot Alternativa, The Academic Protest, Kaplan Force, Change Generation, Yom Kippur Fighters 73, The Black Flags, and many more.

 Police clash with protesters during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2024.

Meretz, Labor Party sign agreement to merge parties under new party name 'The Democrats'

The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.

 Labor and Meretz parties reach a merger agreement, June 30, 2024.

Gap closing between Netanyahu and Gantz, Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu follow - N12 poll

Poll by Channel 12 shows Likud and National Unity narrowing gap, with Likud at 20 mandates, National Unity at 23. Yesh Atid follows with 15, Yisrael Beytenu with 14 mandates.

 A plenum session and a vote on reviving the Ultra Orthodox enlistment bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 11, 2024.

Over half of Israelis believe Netanyahu should resign immediately - poll

54% of respondents said that elections should be held earlier.

 Benjamin Netanyahu