Elections

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.

Poll: Coalition falls to 49 seats, giving majority to opposition

New Maariv poll predicts Netanyahu bloc falling to 49 seats, opposition led by Bennett and Eisenkot reaching 61.

Amit Segal:

Yossi Cohen is brilliant in security, a failure in politics

Amit Segal criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen’s political interviews, notes gap between his security skills and political performance.

Poll shows coalition losing seats if Bennett and Eisenkot run

New survey indicates coalition could drop 2-3 Knesset seats, with center-left bloc potentially forming a majority, if new parties run in elections.

NY Congressman Jerrold Nadler to retire after 34 years in office

Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection.

Liberman offers Lapid to form 'new government'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on opposition leader MK Yair Lapid, opposition leaders, to agree on basis for future government, alleging current government caused October 7 massacre.

Ex Mossad Chief:

'If you want real change, I need to be Prime Minister'

Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen announced his intentions to run as Prime Minister. 'They used to tell me to stay away from politics... Today, to a large extent, there's no choice.'

Poll: Benny Gantz's party collapses, failing to pass threshold

New poll shows Benny Gantz's Blue and White failing to pass electoral threshold, while party led by Gadi Eisenkot wins 10 Knesset seats.

Report:

Netanyahu trying to unite Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to unify right-wing factions ahead of potential early elections, report says.

New poll:

Likud on top, opposition struggles to form coalition

New poll shows Likud leading with 23 seats, while the opposition bloc, even with Bennett and Eisenkot, remains short of a majority without Arab party support.

Poll:

Likud leads with 23 seats, new parties surge in Israeli politics

Recent poll shows Likud largest party with 23 seats, a new party led by Gadi Eisenkot emerges as third-largest with 11 seats; survey reveals who Israelis blame for failure to reach ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Mamdani leads Jewish voters by 17 points in NYC mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani holds a wide edge among Jewish voters as he dominates in new NYC mayoral race poll.

Far-right Sanseito party gains ground in Japan's latest election

Japan sees big wins for far-right, anti-immigration party that denounced ‘Jewish capital.’

Likud tops new poll with 25 seats as opposition holds majority

New poll published by Maariv shows Likud leading as largest party, opposition bloc totaling 61 Knesset seats; new parties could bring opposition bloc to 62 seats.

Proposed bill:

Lower voting age for Knesset elections to 17

Explanatory notes to proposed new bill state: “17-year-olds in Israel are active citizens engaged in social, political, and economic issues.”

United Torah Judaism threatens to bolt gov't over Draft Law delay

United Torah Judaism intensifies protest over the delay in advancing Draft Law, threatens to withdraw from government, potentially taking Shas with it.

Yesh Atid attempting to dissolve Knesset

Yesh Atid renews efforts to dissolve the Knesset, collecting signatures in attempt to request new vote on the proposal.

Poll:

Religious Zionism surpasses electoral threshold, Likud drops

New poll shows Religious Zionism party gaining ground at Likud's expense, while Yesh Atid weakens; opposition bloc led by Naftali Bennett holds a significant lead over coalition.

Haredi parties considering option to dissolve Knesset?

Haredi Knesset parties contemplating voting with opposition to exert more pressure to pass Draft Law, warn of potential to dissolve Knesset if progress isn't made.

Haredi parties:

These are the two conditions for ending the political crisis

Associates of haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando affirm Degel Hatorah MKs will back dissolution unless conditions for Draft Law are secured.

Shas official:

We don’t want elections, but Draft Law deadlock is a problem

As Knesset prepares to vote on dissolution, Shas source tells Arutz Sheva the party isn’t seeking elections, but Yuli Edelstein’s inflexibility could fracture coalition unity.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen eyes political run with new party

Yossi Cohen weighing move into politics ahead of Israel's next elections, reportedly favoring the launch of a new party over joining existing factions.

Amid Holocaust memory controversy:

Poland elects right-wing historian Nawrocki

Karol Nawrocki, right-wing Holocaust revisionist historian, elected Polish president.

Romania runoffs:

Far-right leader defeated, Holocaust-minimizing party sidestepped

Romanian right-wing candidate whose party called the Holocaust a ‘minor topic’ loses presidential election.

Poll:

Yisrael Beytenu gains power; Bennett would reshape political map

New Maariv poll shows Yisrael Beytenu drawing support from center-left parties, Naftali Bennett taking votes from both sides of the aisle to become largest party in Knesset.

Otzma Yehudit rises to 11 seats in new poll

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett would relegate Likud to second-largest in the Knesset, but greatly reduce Bennett's potential partners in an anti-Netanyahu coalition.

New poll: Party led by Yoaz Hendel would win 8 seats

New poll examines what the political map might look like if both Naftali Bennett and Yoaz Hendel founded new parties.

New poll:

National Unity reaches record low, crashing if Bennett runs

New poll shows Likud party continuing to gain in polls, as Benny Gantz's National Unity drops to third-largest in the Knesset.

Poll:

Majority of Israelis support fighting until deal can be reached

New poll shows 57% of Israelis believe IDF should continue fighting powerfully in Gaza until Hamas agrees to release all hostages still held captive in Gaza.

Changes in seat distribution:

Likud leads, battle between blocs remains neck and neck

Four media outlets polled Israelis about who they would vote for and found that the Likud leads with 21-34 seats and the center-left parties would win between six and 18 seats each.

Poll: Coalition parties gain two Knesset seats

Coalition parties expected to win 54 Knesset seats, opposition parties 56, new poll indicates.

New poll indicates elections won't lead to change in government

Maariv poll reveals coalition-opposition blocs remain stable, Likud tops National Unity by five seats.

New poll:

Ben Gvir gains support as deal with Hamas progresses

New poll shows Likud party would win 22 seats, right-religious bloc just six seats less than center-left bloc.