2026 Elections

Rabbis weigh new party

Rabbi Benny Kalmanson said he and other Zionist rabbis are exploring a new right-wing party, citing disappointment with the Religious Zionist Party.

Smotrich looks to war-era figure ahead of election

Bezalel Smotrich reportedly offered Rabbi Avi Zarbiv, an IDF reservist, rabbinical court judge, and Gaza war figure, the second spot on his party's list.

Poll:

Close race at the top, opposition supporters more likely to vote

Maariv poll puts Likud in the lead with 21, closely followed by Yashar and Together. 80% of those who support opposition parties plan to vote, while only 72% of coalition supporters do.

MK Bismuth sends unusual letter to Shin Bet Director

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman sends message to Shin Bet Director asking for a discussion on election interference.

Eisenkot launches campaign

'I will be the Prime Minister of all Israelis'

At the launch event for his campaign for prime minister, Gadi Eisenkot declared that he would work to unite Israeli society, establish a broad-based government, and strengthen Israel's national security.

Hagay Lober:

'We will not allow a government of half the nation'

Hagay Lober, father of a fallen soldier, announced a new party and urged Netanyahu and Eisenkot to form a unity government after October 7.

Ayelet Shaked:

I will return to politics only in a right-wing party

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked rules out joining 'Together' party led by former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

Likud gains as Bennett's 'Together' continues decline

New Maariv poll shows Likud rising, coalition gaining strength, as 'Together' party led by former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid continues decline.

No arrests of deserters on election day

The chairman of the Central Elections Committee said, following discussions with the Attorney General and the police commissioner, that on Election Day there will be no enforcement operations against deserters.

Voter turnout will determine the outcome of the elections

Even when voters do not change their political preference at all, simply whether they show up at the polls or stay home is what decides the election.

Arab party list takes aim at competitor

Leader of Arab 'Hadash' party says United Arab List coordinating actions with Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman.

Trump says he'll probably support Netanyahu in November elections

In interview with Israel's Kan News, US President Donald Trump says he is likely to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election, stressing the two have a good relationship.

Pitfall of Expectations:

Poll and analysis: The Right climbs onto the fence

A new Knesset mandates poll shows the right-wing bloc falling to 58 seats. Direct Polls CEO Tzuriel Sharon links the decline to disappointment among right-wing voters over the US-Iran agreement and Operation Roaring Lion.

Likud hits lowest poll result since 2025

New poll shows Likud dropping three seats, as coalition parties' total seats remain stable.

Likud clarifies: Netanyahu will run in the coming elections

Likud party responds to US President Donald Trump's statement, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to run in the next elections. 'With G-d's help, he will win.'