Israel Elections 2026
Netanyahu calls for Otzma Yehudit and RZP to unite, Ben-Gvir signals his opposition
"Only a large Otzma Yehudit, together with Smotrich and Ofer Winter running together, only in this way can a fully right-wing government be formed," Ben-Gvir said.
Only two blocs: The election math Netanyahu doesn’t want Israelis to see - opinion
Bennett adds longtime adviser, IDF reservist Jeremy Saltan to B’Yachad Knesset slate
'We lost 10 seats': Netanyahu struggles to find campaign strategy as Likud slips in polls - report
Likud officials pressuring Netanyahu to move Avi Dichter into realistic party position using 'swap'
This message is now being conveyed to Netanyahu primarily because of Dichter's status as a former Shin Bet chief and concerns that Likud could enter the election without a senior security figure.
Israel Election 2026: What does Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist Party stand for?
"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"
Netanyahu's new list: Eli Cohen wins top slot in tense Likud primaries
Amir Ohana, Yariv Levin, Miri Regev, and Ofir Katz round out Likud's new top five • May Golan, Gila Gamliel, Idit Silman, and Avi Dichter among lawmakers expected to drop out of Knesset
As Netanyahu weighs reserved slots, officials consider how party list will change prior to election
Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon and MK Tsega Melaku are two of the names under consideration for Netanyahu's reserved slots.
Economy Minister Barkat hires private investigators to ensure there is no fraud at Likud primaries
Barkat's team believes that there is a plot in the Likud to ostracize him and prevent him from running again, with fears of possible fraud during the party's primaries.
Likud ministers back Netanyahu's reserved slots as party holds primaries
Likud ministers defended Netanyahu's reserved party-list slots as some 140,000 registered members were eligible to vote in Monday's primaries.
Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says
"Today, independent voters account for 60% to 70%, and deals account for 30%. That is why Haim Katz, the king of Likud deals, asked for a reserved spot," Seri claimed.
Beyond the Headlines: Holiness in unexpected places - opinion
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Despite boycotts and cancellation, Israeli entertainers stay proud of identity - from the editor
Amid boycotts and hostility abroad, Israeli artists unapologetically embrace their identities and continue performing on stage
Highly competitive Likud primaries set as Netanyahu holds expanded control over Knesset slate
Likud’s primary race has become more competitive after changes gave Netanyahu control over eight of the first 30 places on the Knesset slate.
