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
From Jerusalem’s ‘foreign minister’ to Knesset hopeful, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum wants to make her mark
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum has long been a public face for Jerusalem, and was even referred to by some as Jerusalem’s foreign minister. Those who live here also know her as a friend and neighbor.
Over 65,000 Israelis abroad estimated to travel to vote in 2026 elections, new Fly&Vote survey says
The results of the survey mark a clear jump from the previous estimate of 53,000 published at the start of October.
Election polls get it wrong: The human biases behind the numbers - opinion
Polls offer precise percentages and projected seats, but the people behind the numbers are unpredictable.
With five days until elections, Netanyahu shifts strategies to courting right-wing votes - analysis
The assessment is that Netanyahu's primary concern is remaining prime minister, even if it means parting ways with existing political partners like Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Striking Iran ahead of elections could constitute political interference, officials warn - report
Lapid says available intelligence does not justify an attack before the vote, while former air force chief Norkin questions whether a limited campaign could topple Tehran’s regime.
Israel Election 2026: How many votes will parties need to cross electoral threshold? - explainer
According to the updated estimates from the Taub Center, a political party will need approximately 166,000 votes to enter the Knesset if voter turnout matches that of the 2022 election.
Katz says opposition will bear blame for future attacks on Israel after ignoring warnings
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Katz's "reckless and hysterical statement is a gift to Israel’s enemies,” and accused the government of failing to eradicate Hamas or bring down Iran.
Smotrich says Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir previously backed Knesset coalition with Ra'am that he shut down
Smotrich also said that he would not rule out forming a government with prime ministerial candidate Gadi Eisenkot, but not at the cost of boycotting his partners in the right-wing bloc.
Vance downplays choice not to support Netanyahu, says won't endorse 'any more foreign candidates'
"I'm going to be focused on the midterm elections here in the United States of America," Vance told reporters.
Winter vows to block haredi draft ultimatum to Netanyahu, says People of Israel will stay in race
Winter's comments came as he stressed his party would remain in the running amid ongoing pressure to resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and RZP's Bezalel Smotrich.
