Elections

Official results

Netanyahu bloc wins 53 seats, opposition 48

According to the partial official results, Likud has 26 seats, Yashar 21, Netanyahu's bloc 53, and the opposition bloc 48. Double-envelope ballots are being counted separately.

UTJ overtakes Shas in partial election results

The change shows a shift in the balance of power among the haredi parties, with the UTJ party pulling ahead by tens of thousands of votes.

IDF voter turnout surges to nearly 80%

IDF voter turnout reaches 79.9%, up 6.2 percentage points from the previous elections and above the national rate of 73.7%, with over 890 military polling stations.

Israel decides

Polls have closed, vote counting underway

The elections for the 26th Knesset have moved to the vote-counting phase after the polls closed at 10:00 pm.

Due to long lines

New rules issued to poll officials

Amid long lines at polling stations, Israel's Central Elections Committee allows expired IDs and orders faster voting procedures and priority for disabled voters.

The world is obsessed with Israeli elections

Israel’s elections now command global attention. That’s a remarkable achievement, not a reason for diaspora Jews to worry. Opinion.

Your complete Israel election day guide

Ahead of Israel's Knesset elections, find out where and when to vote, what identification to bring, which rides are free, and when results are expected.

New plan seeks major changes to Israel's education and courts

A new policy blueprint urges Israel's next government to advance a sweeping slate of legislative reforms.

Yair Golan threatens Channel 14, Eli Academy

Yair Golan's election demands include shutting down Channel 14 if it refuses to sign an ethics code, cutting funding to a pre-military academy, and taking control of four key ministries.

Ohad Tal:

Israel must settle Gaza and eradicate Hamas

Religious Zionist MK Ohad Tal calls for Jewish communities in Gaza, warning that Israel cannot afford to leave its enemies without consequences.

Levin vows to reshape Supreme Court as historic battle looms

Justice Minister Yariv Levin says the next Knesset could transform Israel's Supreme Court, advance sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, and determine the future of judicial reform.

Trump

'Iran trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterms'

President Trump accuses Tehran of fabricating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, condemns the killing of Iranian protesters, and vows that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Shin Bet busts foreign interference campaign ahead of elections

Shin Bet targeting social media accounts linked to foreign influence operations targeting Israel's upcoming elections.

IDF issues election warning to hesder yeshiva students

Even while studying at yeshiva, hesder students remain subject to military rules on political activity. The IDF has clarified what they can, and cannot, do during election season.

Report:

Netanyahu planned to attack Iran, Trump said - don't

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for a large-scale military strike against Iran, but the operation was halted following opposition from US President Donald Trump.

Opposition scrambles to stop Trump from backing Netanyahu

As Israel's election approaches, opposition figures are reportedly working behind the scenes to prevent Trump from endorsing Netanyahu and influencing the battle to form the next government.

IDF prepares for first election day over the border

Early voting for IDF soldiers will begin October 20, with more than 800 stationary and mobile polling stations operating through election day.

Sa'ar slams Abbas

'Fooling the international community with election delay'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accuses Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas of repeatedly breaking promises to hold elections and implement reforms, saying the PA faces no consequences for its actions.

Supreme Court's recommendation to Balad leader: Quit

An expanded panel of nine justices considers the Central Elections Committee’s decision to disqualify Arab parties and two MKs from running in the next Knesset election.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Yoaz Hendel's vision for a right without Netanyahu

The chairman of the Miluimnikim and Economic party calls for dismantling the bloc map and forming a Zionist government that places conscription as a central condition.

Judge clears Smotrich’s explosive campaign video targeting judges

The Central Elections Committee rejects a bid to remove Bezalel Smotrich’s controversial campaign video, ruling that public officials can be depicted as part of political criticism.

Morocco makes history:

King appoints first female prime minister

King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s prime minister after her party won the largest number of seats in the parliamentary elections.

AG and State Attorney back disqualification of Arab candidate

The Attorney General and State Attorney have declared support for the petition to disqualify Sami Abu Shahhdah from the Knesset for supporting armed strruggle against Israel.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Benny Gantz's vision for the next government

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz dismisses the polls, urges voters not to fear the electoral threshold, and says Israel’s future depends on breaking the political blocs.

Injured Balad leader denied delay in disqualification hearing

Judge Noam Sohlberg rejects Sami Abu Shehadeh’s request to postpone the hearing over his hospitalization, allowing him to participate remotely as Otzma Yehudit pushes to block his Knesset candidacy.

Arab MK reveals post-election plan for the Knesset

Hadash-Ta’al chairman Ahmed Tibi hints at a series of moves Arab parties could pursue immediately after the election, including an attempt to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.

Herzog slams anti-IDF film

President Isaac Herzog strongly condemned the anti-Israel film NAZA and its creators, while calling for the protection of IDF soldiers unfair accusations.

Rabbi Ovadia’s grandson blasts court over memorial ban

Yonatan Yosef says a Supreme Court ruling blocking a state memorial conference for his grandfather wrongly shifts authority from elected officials to the legal establishment.

Likud moves against Arab parties

Likud says it will seek to disqualify the Arab parties, citing their alleged support for terrorism and ties to hostile organizations.

Looking above the parties

Just before Rosh Hashanah and with elections looming ahead, let us contemplate the great miracles that the Jewish people have undergone.

Trump promises Americans $5,000 if GOP wins midterms

President Trump has announced a proposed 'Trump Dividend' that could put $5,000 in the hands of every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress.

Netanyahu may dump Ben-Gvir after the election

A senior Netanyahu adviser reportedly believes the prime minister could seek a coalition without Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Shas stuns with reservist officer in sixth place

Shas unveils its Knesset list with a major surprise: reservist Lt. Col. Dror Amos placed ahead of several sitting lawmakers.

Ayelet Shaked drops election bid, eyes Likud comeback

Former minister Ayelet Shaked says she will not run in the upcoming elections, but is expected to join Likud.

Yisrael Beytenu unveils election slate as key figures exit

Lieberman’s party reveals its candidates for the 26th Knesset, while some prominent figures resign and others are left off the slate.

Reserve general scraps plans for right-wing party

Lt. Col. (res.) Amir Aviv abandons plans to launch a new right-wing party, warning that too many competing lists could put the entire bloc’s path to victory at risk.

Feiglin on Smotrich alliance:

‘After the election, we each go our own way’

Moshe Feiglin says he has forgiven past tensions with Bezalel Smotrich, but stresses their election alliance is temporary, and the parties will later split.

Ben Gvir gives Likud hours to decide on MK transfer

Otzma Yehudit warns that delays could kill the deal as Ben Gvir demands immediate action on Tali Gottliv’s possible move to his party.

Netanyahu's ultimatum to the small parties

The prime minister met with rabbis and leading figures in Religious Zionist communities to demand action from the smaller parties in the demographic.

Elections in Brazil on Jewish holiday

Brazil’s elections will fall on Simchat Torah this year, with polls set to close at 5 pm, before the holiday ends. A petition signed by thousands seeks to extend voting until 8 pm near Jewish communities.

Tali Gotliv’s political future hangs in the balance

Talks over a possible move from Likud to Itamar Ben-Gvir’s party are advancing, as Gotliv accuses Likud officials of sidelining her.

Of(f)er rejected

Netanyahu's secret meeting with Winter

Report says Ofer Winter rejected Netanyahu’s offer of reserved Likud slots before launching his own party; despite backing Netanyahu, Likud remains wary.

Poll:

Winter weakens Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir

Kan News poll gives Ofir Winter’s new party four seats, while Netanyahu edges Bennett for premiership and neither political bloc reaches 61.

Ben Gvir blasts Netanyahu over ‘cynical’ unity talks

Itamar Ben Gvir accuses Netanyahu and Smotrich of using a staged unity push to pressure Moshe Feiglin into lowering his demands for an electoral bloc.

A disaster for Israel:

Netanyahu warns of splintering parties on the right

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges right-wing voters not to support parties failing to pass the electoral threshold: 'You are wasting your vote. It guarantees the rise of the left, which would be a disaster for Israel.'

Gerrer Rebbe:

Goldknopf approved to continue as MK

Yitzhak Goldknopf receives Gerrer Rebbe's blessing to serve as Hasidic representative in next Knesset, 'We must learn from what happened and join efforts with all representatives of UTJ to correct situation.'

New poll shakes up race as Netanyahu bloc falls further behind

A new poll puts Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Likud, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc leads the right by six seats - and a new political contender could widen the gap.

Unidentified donors are flying Israeli voters home to vote

Is this a bad or a good thing? And who is behind the initiative? Some are against the idea of flying in to vote and leaving again, some are afraid there is only one type of voter being helped to fly in to vote.

The primaries' effect? New seat projection

Two polls published after the primaries place the Likud in first place with 31-32 seats, and Eisenkot’s party in second place with 24.

New Haredi party could shake up Shas and UTJ

A haredi politician met with senior rabbis opposed to IDF conscription, as part of talks to establish a new party aimed at restoring the deferment for yeshiva students.

The next Justice Minister?

MK Rothman reveals his demands for the next government

MK Simcha Rothman tells Arutz Sheva he wants to continue judicial reform, overhaul the attorney general's powers and help shape the next right-wing government.

MK Simcha Rothman:

'Reserve duty burden must be shared by more people'

Religious Zionism MK says gradual haredi enlistment could ease burden on reservists and enable more soldiers to return to their families, calls for 61-seat right-wing majority that is loyal to the national camp.

Ra’am chairman meets with former MK Segalovitz

Ra’am chairman meets with former MK Segalovitz, and the two agreed to continue discussions on a joint run. Otzma Yehudit: 'A fire sale-with the backing of the Left.'

Campaign to fly Israelis home to vote sparks backlash

Journalist Kalman Liebskind blasts efforts to fly Israelis home to vote, arguing that those who no longer live in Israel should not determine the country's future.

Maariv poll: Deadlock holds as coalition stuck at 49 seats

New Maariv poll shows little movement in electoral map, with coalition remaining at 49 seats while the opposition maintains potential path to 61-seat majority.

Survey

70% of Israelis concerned over election integrity

The "Israeli Voice Index" found that a majority of Israelis are concerned about the integrity of future elections and believe a Palestinian uprising in Judea and Samaria is a likely scenario.

Rabbi Zarbib turns down Religious Zionist Party offer

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich offers Rabbi Avraham Zarbib the secured second spot on the Religious Zionist Party’s list and even considers appointing him as a minister, but Rabbi Zarbib turns down the offer.

Ta'al;

Another step toward unification of the Arab parties

The Ta’al party, headed by MK Ahmad Tibi, announces it is joining efforts to establish a joint list with Hadash and Balad ahead of the Knesset elections, while leaving open the possibility of Ra’am joining at a later stage.

Ben Gvir discloses:

Barghouti urged Arab parties to unite against prison reforms

Ben Gvir says the terrorist sent a message through his attorneys to the Arab parties, urging them to unite in order to bring about the cancellation of the prison reform.

Religious Zionism launches primaries

170 members of the Religious Zionism Party's central committee will decide today among ten candidates seeking to secure a place on the party's Knesset slate.