Politics

Israel elections 2026: What does Tropper and Hendel's Zionist Home–The Reservists stand for?

"If I put this ballot in that box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel unveil the platform of their newly launched The Zionist Home-The Reservists party on August 5, 2026.
IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations in the Gaza Strip, September 14, 2025.

Reservists to be granted increased housing benefits under new government plan

Alberta separatists rally outside the offices of Elections Alberta before turning in a petition to trigger a referendum on separating from the rest of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada May 4, 2026.

The 51st state? Alberta set to vote on whether to pursue separation from Canada - explainer

People at polling station during the Likud party internal elections in Tel Aviv, July 27, 2026.

Netanyahu ally predicts half of Likud lawmakers will lose seats, 'watch Knesset on TV'


Netanyahu's wife, sons to receive extended Shin Bet protection, PM granted lifelong security

Sara Netanyahu will receive protection for as long as her husband is alive, while Yair and Avner Netanyahu will be protected for at least five years.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara tour in Tel Gezer and Magshimim Forest together with their sons Yair and Avner, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, October 21, 2016

Foreign influence, including from Israel, does not dictate US's Iran policy, Vance tells Joe Rogan

Vance told Rogan that a well-funded campaign targeted him over negotiations with Iran, while insisting he would pursue Trump’s objectives and put US interests first.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks on Joe Rogan's podcast, published July 15, 2026.

Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority

The bill passed in its final second and third readings by a 65-51 vote and is considered to be one of the key pieces of legislation that the coalition has been pushing to pass.

Attorney General of Israel Gali Baharav-Miara attends a ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7.

'Desecrating religious Zionism': Bennett slams Smotrich as true architect of draft evasion law

"I want to address the soldiers and tell them: Hold on tight, there are still 104 days of plunder and evasion, the reinforcements are on the way, and this terrible government is going," he said.

Naftali Bennett

Aiming to be prime minister? Netanyahu's AI advisor eyes future political run, but not with Likud

Frances confirmed that he was never formally invited to join Likud, saying he called the prime minister’s spokesman to ask how he could be offered a reserved spot and not know about it.

Dovi Frances (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Who is Gadi Taub , the Labor prince who became the Israeli Left’s fiercest critic?

The historian, author and podcaster on his political journey, why he still backs Netanyahu, and what he calls the Left's "license to fabricate narratives".

Gadi Taub sits down with Editor-in-chief Zvika Klein to retrace the defection that took him from Peace Now demonstrations to the front line of the fight over Israel's Supreme Court, its media and its national identity.

How the Democratic Party in America lost its way on Israel, Jews - opinion

The Democratic Party’s changing stance on Jews and Israel has left many longtime supporters feeling uneasy.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.

Opposition vows to repeal coalition's legislative blitz after elections, pledges to 'repair Israel'

Democrats Party leader Yair Golan said that “the 25th Knesset will be remembered as the most extreme, divisive, and destructive Knesset in the history of the State of Israel.”

Head of opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 13, 2026.

Chaos within Likud: Primary battle deepens as party court questions leadership's conduct - analysis

The legal dispute comes as Likud leaders remain deadlocked over the party's primary rules despite days of negotiations involving Netanyahu, Katz, Bitan and other senior party figures.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara Netanyahu, and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu attend a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Atarot Heritage Center in northern Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.

Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term

With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025