Elections

Local elections in the Palestinian Authority

321 lists competed in the elections, including within Gaza. PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas hailed the event as 'an exercise in democracy.'

Poll:

Bennett-Eisenkot alliance could overtake Likud

A new poll shows Likud leading but no clear path to a coalition, with opposition parties lacking a majority without Arab faction support.

Yoaz Hendel admits: Anti-Netanyahu bloc always fails

'Reservists' party chief Yoaz Hendel admits in closed conversations with opposition parties that anti-Netanyahu bloc 'not working on offering alternative,' and always fails.

Division is a threat

Rabbi Lau's Independence Day message of unity

Former Chief Rabbi of Israel and Tel Aviv, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called for unity ahead of Independence Day and elections.

Ahead of elections:

Bennett U-turns on key religious issues

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls to allow same-sex marriage, public transportation on the Sabbath.

New poll indicates continued support for opposition

New poll shows opposition with narrow majority, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett closing in on Likud.

In Depth:

2026 election parties - the story so far

The next elections are set for late October of 2026. As the first elections since the October 7th massacre, these have the chance to be a referendum on the war's outcome. What options can Israelis expect at the polls?

Daniel Hagari puts an end to rumors

Former IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari puts an end to rumors regarding his entry into politics.

Antisemitic influencer Dan Bilzerian launches congressional bid

Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis’ and thinks Judaism is ‘terrible.’ Now he’s running for Congress.

Historic upset in Hungarian elections

After about 50% of votes were counted, Péter Magyar's party is predicted to secure more than two-thirds of the seats in parliament, while Orbán's ruling party collapses.

Hungary:

Orbán's regime at risk as country's citizens vote in elections

Citizens of Hungary are heading to the polls in what is being described as the most crucial election in the past 15 years, with surveys predicting a victory for the main rival of longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Poll:

Netanyahu gains seats, Bennett weakening

A new survey indicates Netanyahu's party overtaking the competition - but not yet managing to secure a majority of the Knesset.

Legal battle in Florida: Elections scheduled during Passover

Petitioners are seeking to postpone the election by one week, arguing that thousands of observant Jewish residents will be unable to reach polling stations due to holiday restrictions.

Election poll:

Likud on top as Bennett gains ground

Channel 13 poll shows Likud at 25 seats, Bennett at 18, with Netanyahu’s bloc short of a majority and Arab parties potentially holding balance.

Despite sirens:

Akko elects a new mayor

By midday (Tuesday), a relatively low voter turnout of 6.5% was recorded amid the sirens. The voting is taking place following the annulment of the previous election results.

Elections for city rabbi:

Call to protest against TA mayor for closing a deal with Shas

Rabbi Dr. Doron Danino protests Mayor Huldai’s plan to appoint a haredi rabbi who did not serve in the IDF, stressing there are worthy Zionist candidates who served in the reserves and calling the move 'hypocrisy.'

New poll shows: Left-wing union won't help

New Maariv poll shows Likud gaining support, widening gap between itself and second-largest party.

New poll: No significant change in voting patterns

Maariv poll shows Likud gaining one Knesset seat, neither bloc able to form coalition.

Likud sources: Netanyahu planning snap elections after war

Senior Likud officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planning to hold elections in June if Iran war is successful.

Bennett backtracks: Ben Gvir has no place in my government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett retracts 'unity government' statements, clarifying that he will not sit with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Poll: Disagreements within left-wing bloc do not harm voter base

New poll indicates either bloc able to form coalition independently.

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.

Supreme Court to decide

Can a political party be named 'The Reservists'?

Combat reservist movement argues Yoaz Hendel’s party name exploits IDF service for politics, warning it undermines military neutrality and misleads the public.

Yoseph Haddad considers establishing a new party

A survey by the Midgam Institute indicates that a party led by Yosef Hadad crosses the electoral threshold with four seats, at the expense of right-wing and centrist parties.

Amit Segal estimates: Draft Law will not pass

Analyst Amit Segal says differences between haredi parties and Attorney General indicate that Draft Law will not pass, elections will be held early.

New poll reveals: No coalition without defectors or Arabs

No major changes in political map, and no easy path to coalition, new poll reveals.

Will left-wing parties split?

Joint list agreement between Democrats and Meretz at risk, as parties weigh running alone.

MK Odeh: 'Arab unity will bring a change in government'

MK Ayman Odeh says about 85% of Arabs support a single joint list, which could raise voter turnout and strengthen the sector’s political power in the upcoming elections.

Poll: Opposition gains 61 seats even without Arab parties

New poll shows significant gains for opposition, projecting they will be able to form a government.

Amit Segal: Eisenkot turned the tables

Channel 12 analyst Amit Segal explains why former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are not rushing to run with Gadi Eisenkot.

MK Chili Tropper:

'We will consider joining Netanyahu'

MK Chili Tropper says 'If we are faced with two bad options, we will choose the lesser evil. Many Israelis will prefer that,' on the possibility of joining Netanyahu, despite sharp criticism of his responsibility for 10/7.

Poll: 40% of Israelis fear election results won't be accepted

One-third of the Israeli public is not convinced the 2026 elections will be fair; about 40% fear the election results will not be accepted, JPPI report says.

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.

Hamas delays elections

Hamas delays elections for head of political arm as delegation sent to Cairo.

Ofer Winter: I suggest everyone calm down and drink cold water

Brigadier-General (res.) Ofer Winter responds to rumors that he is joining politics, urges unity.

Poll:

General Winter could turn Religious Zionists' fate around

Channel 13 poll finds that while the Religious Zionist party would find itself outside the Knesset in the next elections, Brigadier General Ofer Winter could change that.

As Netanyahu presses, will Smotrich give up his spot at the top?

According to a Galei Tzahal report, Netanyahu has discussed steps to save the Religious Zionist list amid fears the party may not pass the electoral threshold.

Poll:

Likud takes 26 seats, Otzma Yehudit 9

While the Likud continues to stay ahead in the polls, Mr. Netanyahu still can not manage to find a majority.

New poll indicates coalition parties' support stable

New poll gives Likud party 25 Knesset seats, with Naftali Bennett's party in second place.

Poll: Likud, Bennett strengthen as coalition and opposition tie

A Channel 13 poll shows Likud and Naftali Bennett’s new party gaining strength, while the coalition and opposition blocs are tied at 55 seats each, with Arab parties holding the balance.

Likud returns to pre-war poll position

For the first time since the war began, the Likud has received 28 seats in an election poll, but the current coalition bloc only received 52

'Significant shortcomings'

The State Comptroller's warning ahead of elections

The Comptroller cautioned that foreign cyber threats may undermine Israel’s 2026 elections, revealing significant flaws in current state readiness.

Mansour Abbas' surprising announcement

Ra'am chief MK Mansour Abbas announces surprising decision which could massively impact Israel's next elections.

MK Tibi urges: We must join forces ahead of elections

MK Ahmad Tibi urges Knesset's Arab parties to run as a single joint list, says Israeli society split into 'State of Judea and State of Tel Aviv' but unites when faced with external threats.

Estimate: Netanyahu will be pardoned - in exchange for elections

President Isaac Herzog weighing Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request; sources say elections may be moved up in exchange.

Yair Golan: I prefer Mansour Abbas to haredi parties

Democrats chief Yair Golan slams haredi parties, claiming they will sit in any government 'so long as they get their share of meat.'

New poll shows 'Reservists' party passing electoral threshold

Maariv poll indicates center-left could form coalition without help of Arab parties, indicates 'Reservists' led by Yoaz Hendel may pass electoral threshold.

Likud MKs go head to head in first elections since 2012

For the first time in several years, about 140,000 Likud members will vote tomorrow and decide the party’s internal balance of power.

New poll: Bennett, Netanyahu, tied for role of PM

Maariv poll shows anti-Netanyahu bloc winning 62 Knesset seats, led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the head of a party equal in size to Likud.

Democrats flocking to polls? Bad news for Trump ahead of midterms

A new poll shows that Democratic voters are "more enthusiastic" than Republican voters about casting their ballots in next year’s congressional midterm elections. 79% of Democrats said they would “regret it if they don’t vote.”

New York: Mamdani received 97% of the Muslim vote

The Muslim Lobby in the United States publishes official figures on the voting patterns of Muslim citizens in the United States in recent municipal and gubernatorial elections.

Haredi newspaper editor: 'We do not belong on the Right'

'The moment working together endangers the Jewish future of Torah learners, the question will be brought to the sages; I don't know what will happen,' Yated Ne'eman editorial warns.

Yair Golan: Arab parties are partners, PM Netanyahu is not

Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, says he welcomes any Arab who agrees Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people, but won't sit with Religious Zionist parties in the Knesset.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New  Jersey governor’s race

In NJ governor’s race, Mikie Sherrill fends off GOP candidate whose aide spurned ‘money from Jews.’

Following MAG case, Netanyahu considers snap elections

Prime Minister considering holding snap elections within three months in light of the Military Attorney General's case and while focusing on necessary changes to the judicial system.

IAC Chair to Arutz Sheva:

Jewish vote crucial, not just in New York

At the World Zionist Congress, Tal Shuster urges Israeli-Americans to vote in local US elections and warns that Mamdani's rise underscores the stakes for the Jewish community.

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen won't run in next elections

At a Shurat HaDin conference in New York, Cohen said he would not seek to attain political office in the upcoming Knesset elections, but does not rule out future elections.

Former Finance Minister may return to politics

Internal polls indicate former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon may be among the only politicians able to pull votes from one side of the aisle to the other.

Bennett promises elections will remain on schedule

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated today that there are elements in the Knesset working to postpone Israel's upcoming elections, potentially indefinitely.

Opposition leaders:

We expect Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, to join us

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government.