Elections

Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections

Yair Golan raised concerns over Shin Bet chief David Zini's ability to protect Israel's upcoming elections, accusing him of failing to address Qatargate and Jewish terrorism in the West Bank.

Yair Golan saying he does not rule out forming a coalition with the haredi parties, as long as the Religious Zionist Party, Otzma Yehudit, and the Likud are not there – a position that surprised many. Here, the party leader leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on Monday.
US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.

Trump weighs pursuing action against Clinton, Obama if Democrats renew impeachment efforts

Israel Elections: A polling station in Jerusalem, as Israelis vote in their general elections, on March 23, 2021.

People of Israel, Reservists-Economic Party could be deciders of election result, pollster says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Gadi Eisenkot (R).

Majority of Israelis favor unity government if October 27 election ends without clear winner - poll


Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff

The election, which centered around the cost of living, corruption and insecurity in Brazilians' daily lives, follows a string of wins across Latin America by right-wing parties.

Brazilian President and Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to vote in the general election in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, October 4, 2026.

High Court to weigh direct Shin Bet protection over private security for Democrats chair Yair Golan

The framework followed a top-secret decision adopted by the Ministerial Committee for Shin Bet Affairs on September 16, nearly two weeks before the petition was filed.

Yair Golan leads The Democrats, it is polling at around 10 seats.

Opposition shifts focus to sway moderate Right, soft Likud voters as election nears - analysis

After weeks in which a significant part of the political battle was also being fought within the blocs themselves, parties are now looking for seats they can bring in from outside their own camp.

Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home.

AI, fraud, and cyberattacks: What security threats face Israel’s 2026 election?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The irony of Israel’s election security system is that the most consequential threats may not necessarily involve the ballot boxes at all.

DESPITE HUGE advances in technology, Israeli voters still mark a physical paper ballot and place it in a ballot box. From there, the CEC builds multiple layers of verification around that slip of paper.

Bennett, Lapid meet family of Haymanot Kasau, pledge to transfer case to Shin Bet, Zini if elected

"I committed to them that we would turn to the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, to examine the Shin Bet's involvement in the matter," Bennett said in a post on X/Twitter.

Family of Haymanot Kasau, an Ethiopian Israeli girl who has been missing since February 2024, meet with Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

Palestinian election candidate warns West Bank could ‘explode’ unless Israel releases tax funds

Palestinian election candidate Dr. Ahmad Shadid warned that withheld PA tax revenues and rising unemployment could trigger an “explosion in the West Bank” with regional consequences.

Dr. Ahmad Shadid, head of the Al-Finiq (The Phoenix) list running in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections said Israel should release Palestinian tax revenue.

Altruistic Aliyah: A tool for world Jewry to transform Israeli policy from within - opinion

The moment a diaspora Jew becomes an Israeli citizen, they cease to be a passive bystander affected by Israel's policies - they become an active participant in shaping them.

New French Jewish immigrants arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel on August 3, 2026.

Why Gadi Eisenkot should support Palestinian elections without promising statehood - opinion

There is a remarkably simple message that an Israeli leader could convey without promising a Palestinian state or accepting a particular negotiating formula.

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar party and a former IDF chief of staff, speaks during an election campaign rally in Nordiya, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Sohlberg sets Central Elections Committee hearing on Likud petition against Fly&Vote initiative

Sohlberg ordered AID Coalition to explain differences between its response to the petition and information published on the Fly&Vote website.

Fly & Vote

Morocco's king appoints first female prime minister following election

The incoming government will oversee the final stages of a $20-billion push to prepare for the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Portugal and Spain.

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.