Israel Elections

Israel Election 2026: What do Arye Deri's Shas and Yaakov Asher's United Torah Judaism stand for?

"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

Shas leader MK Arye Deri (L) and United Torah Judaism leader MK Ya’akov Asher.
Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israel Day Parade, the world’s largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not attend the march, is the first New York mayor not to do so.

How would Israeli Jews vote in a US election and how would US Jews vote in Israel? - opinion

Former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz leads Blue and White, which is polling below the electoral threshold.

Parties finalize Knesset slates before deadline as Gantz’s Blue and White runs alone despite polls

A man takes a selfie with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October, in Jerusalem, Monday, August. 17, 2026.

Likud submits final candidate list as Netanyahu warns 2026 election will decide Israel's future


Fourth Quarter founder Yoav Heller says Israel needs political renewal, not more boycotts

Heller said his preferred government would take a hawkish approach to defense while advancing several major domestic reforms.

 FOURTH QUARTER chairman Yoav Heller at headquarters in Ramat Gan.

Kushner has opened the door: Now Israelis and Palestinians must walk through it - opinion

A historic meeting: Hamas leaders met directly with Jared Kushner, the US Special Envoy for Peace, and reaffirmed their commitment to disarm and demilitarize Gaza.

Jared Kushner in an interview with Reuters

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem, August 17, 2026

Trump hints at endorsing candidate in Israeli election, despite calling it best to 'stay out'

Speaking to FOX's Trey Yingst in a phone call, Trump noted that "I think it's most appropriate for me to stay out of the Israeli elections," adding that "I may endorse somebody."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Eisenkot's Yashar unveils plan to support new olim integrating into Israel

"We will propose a national plan that will call on young people to return home and on Jews around the world to make aliyah to Israel, because this is our national home," Eisenkot said.

Gadi Eisenkot, Yashar leader, speaks at meeting about plan to make aliyah and absorption easier.

Why Bennett, Eisenkot, and Lapid privately asked Trump not to endorse Netanyahu - analysis

Trump has personal political leverage over Netanyahu. So far, he has refrained from giving him the public election endorsement the prime minister had hoped for.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

How a Jewish ex-police probes chief could revive Mansour Abbas as Israeli Arab kingmaker - analysis

In an official statement last week, Ra’am’s chairman Mansour Abbas and Segalovitz said they had met and held a “cordial and positive” discussion about the possibility of Segalovitz joining Ra’am.

Yoav Segalovitz, former deputy public security minister attends Internal security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on November 8, 2021

Supreme Court rejects appeal over Likud regional slots, backs party court ruling

"The District Court decided not to intervene in the Likud court's decision, why should we intervene where the District Court found no problem?" Justice Grosskopf said.

People at polling station during the Likud party internal elections in Jeursalem, July 27, 2026.

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.

Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Likud lawmakers, ministers forbidden from running in regional primary slots, Likud court rules

The ruling blocked a move promoted by Netanyahu and the chairman of the party’s Constitution Committee, Minister Haim Katz, which had been approved by just a five votes majority.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.