Israel Elections
Netanyahu or Eisenkot? Israel's election leaves Herzog with an impossible choice - comment
With Likud emerging as the largest party but Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc ahead in the initial exit polls, the president faces a difficult decision over who should be given the first opportunity.
Eisenkot and Netanyahu have reason to celebrate, but Israel does not, yet - comment
Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu projected to win 7-8 seats in next Knesset, election exit polls predict
Arab voter turnout would have been lower had there been any other outgoing government - analysis
Israel’s 2026 election could bring record voter turnout across political camps - opinion
Israel’s upcoming election could bring the highest voter turnout in decades, testing the strength and resilience of its democracy.
Parties sidestep app ban inside polling stations, asking voters outside to identify themselves
Barred from using voter-tracking apps inside polling stations, parties including Likud and United Torah Judaism stationed activists outside to ask voters to identify themselves and log their turnout.
Arab Israelis report receiving call to vote on Election Day in name of murdered girl Sousan Sultan
The call was recorded by Sousan Sultan, whose sister, Susan, was killed in April, 2025, and whose husband, Ziad, was murdered in August 2026.
Police close entry, exit to Eilat as Election Day storm brings flood risk along Routes 40,12,13
The public is urged to stay away from streambeds amid a real risk of life-threatening flash floods in the southern Negev, Arava, Judean Desert and Dead Sea area as Israelis vote.
Israelis head to polls as voting begins in pivotal Knesset election
Forces are expected to be deployed at thousands of polling stations nationwide and in surrounding areas to maintain public order and protect public safety and security, the police stated.
Election Day 2026 is a day for democracy and a chance for unity - editorial
Israelis should allow themselves to enjoy the day. Bring children to the polling station. Talk with friends and relatives, including those voting differently.
Beyond the Headlines: Three small stories, one important message - opinion
Even without multimillion-shekel campaigns trying to influence our opinions, we should remember that we have the right to choose, and not only in the political sense, but in other areas of our lives.
The campaign ends with Iran, and the question of trust - analysis
Netanyahu says the danger is too great to replace him. His opponents say it is too great to leave him in place. On Tuesday, Israelis will decide which warning they believe.
Form a government, you can hate each other on your own time - comment
After October 7, Israel needs a stable government for several years. A broad Zionist coalition should agree on the work and get it done.
Israel Election 2026: What does Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar stand for?
"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"
