Israel Elections 2026

Gaza BoP expects progress after elections, rejects 'Telegraph' conflict-of-interest claims -report

Sources told The Telegraph that little progress was expected to be made prior to the October 27 Israeli elections and the US midterm elections in early November.

Palestinians attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli airstrike that hit a vehicle in Gaza City, September 19, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.

Netanyahu's election strategy may hinge on 55 seats, rather than a 61-seat majority - analysis

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

Israelis favor Netanyahu, Eisenkot debate as poll shows PM's bloc ahead - poll

Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, October 11, 2026.

Bennett backtracks after sarcastically suggesting Netanyahu could serve as minister in future gov't


October 7 reshaped Israel, but its political blocs remain entrenched

October 7 looms over Israel’s election, but analysts say it has reinforced existing political loyalties rather than shifted voters between blocs.

 ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT-GAZA-HAMAS-NETANYAHU Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the state memorial ceremony for the third anniversary of October 7 attack, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 5, 2026; illustrative

Number of displaced reaches 200,000 in Yemen as Hezbollah receives $200 million in cash from Iran

Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war • Defense officials concerned Iran may strike Israel amid US pressure • IDF to launch West Bank ops. to arrest October 7 sympathizers

The IDF released a report including pictures and details regarding military accomplishments since the October 7, 2023, massacre.

Former hostage Gadi Moses accuses Netanyahu of resisting Oct. 7 inquiry for political purposes

Nearly three years after the massacre, no state commission has been created, while members of the opposition have pledged to create one if they form the next government.

Released Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes at a ceremony marking rebuilding in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, following the October 7 massacre. August 07, 2025.

Terror cells forming in Negev Bedouin communities in 'concering phenomenon,' Shin Bet chief warn

In his remarks to cabinet members, the head of the service detailed that the defense establishment had identified attempts to create infrastructure of a military nature inside Israeli territory.

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

Bennett vows to pass 'Deri Law' barring draft evaders from Israel's security cabinet in next gov't

Though Shas's Arye Deri served briefly in the IDF, the party has come under fire over its stance on haredi conscription to the IDF amid the military’s severe manpower shortage.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the ICT’s Shabtai Shavit International Conference on Counter-Terrorism at Reichman University.

Majority of Israelis view October 7 as central to their vote ahead of elections, IDI poll shows

The survey showed a contrast between Israel's Arab and Jewish populations, with 68% of Jewish Israelis saying the attacks were central to their party choice, while 32% of Arab Israelis said the same.

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

High Court recommends Yair Golan withdraw Shin Bet protection petition

The petition documents dozens of threats posted between July and late September, including calls for Golan to be shot or hanged and messages threatening members of his family.

Leader of the Democrats party Yair Golan leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 16, 2026.

Netanyahu must pay political price for October 7 massacre, Illouz tells 'Post'

Former Likud MK and Yisrael Beytenu candidate Dan Illouz discusses what originally drew him to Likud, the October 7 massacre, and what ultimately led him to join Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu.

MK Dan Illouz with Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman

Board of Peace ‘not stepping back’ from Gaza plan ahead of Israeli elections - report

A Board of Peace source says Gaza roadmap efforts continue after an Israeli security source described ongoing operations to weaken Hamas.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Gaza Board of Peace Director Nickolay Mladenov, May 13, 2026.

Next gov’t should hand control of Palestinian areas in West Bank to Jordan, Liberman says

Yisrael Beytenu is part of the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition in the October election. It has recently been polling at around nine to 10 seats.

Avigdor Liberman tours the US base located near the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, which is expected to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.