Israel Elections 2026
Winter's claimed support for Netanyahu overshadows his campaign, may siphon Likud voters - analysis
Winter is seeking to remove from the agenda the campaign portraying him as a risk to the right, as someone who could help replace Netanyahu or siphon votes away from the bloc.
Ofer Winter, unification of Arab parties, shake up Knesset seats, push RZP below threshold - poll
Gilad Erdan confirms talks with Benny Gantz on possible election alliance
Editor's Notes: October 7 shattered Israel’s old political map, next election may redraw it
Netanyahu plans AI minister role, reserved slot for high-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky
AI is set to become a key part of Netanyahu’s election campaign, with Oren Dobronsky reportedly promised a future ministerial role.
'Real Right, real enlistment': Former UN amb. Gilad Erdan announces name of new 'Unity Party'
Former Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan announced on Tuesday that his new right-wing party will be called the Unity Party, with the slogan "Real right. Real enlistment."
High Court criticizes Knesset retreat on polling stations in nursing homes
Justices questioned whether they could override the legislature, while pressing for practical solutions before next week’s deadline.
Likud court freezes Netanyahu's reserved slot on party list for Haim Katz
The party is also set to grant reserved slots to Netanyahu's additional picks, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
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?"
Netanyahu's political games have once again made him a hypocrite, this time on Gaza BoP - editorial
There may be a certain political logic in trying to appease both the Israeli Right and Trump. But what the public sees is a prime minister categorically rejecting a plan while carrying it out.
Ex-hostage’s mother Einav Zangauker says Golan broke promise to add her to Democrats’ Knesset slate
The left-wing Democrats Party finalized its Knesset slate last month after more than 97,000 of its registered members voted in internal primaries to determine which candidates would be on the list.
Who should get to vote? Plans for 70,000 Israelis abroad to fly home for election sparks debate
It began with a column by Makor Rishon editor-in-chief Kalman Libeskind, who argued Israelis who have permanently moved abroad should think twice before flying back to help choose the next gov't.
Netanyahu strengthens bid for prime minister, Likud overtakes Yashar ahead of election - poll
The latest poll showed that 41% of people think Netanyahu would make a better leader than Eisenkot, compared to 34% who think Eisenkot would be better.
Arab parties’ Joint List deal collapses as Tibi rejects proposed Knesset slate
Arab party leaders agreed in January to revive the Joint List, though Abbas said the technical alliance could split after the election, leaving Ra’am free to join a coalition.
