Elections

New poll: Yashar! party outpaces Likud

For the first time, Maariv poll shows 'Yashar!' party with more support than the Likud.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ra'am needs 7 seats to secure governmental change'

Mansour Abbas said his party aims to win seven Knesset seats in the next elections, arguing that such a result would make Ra'am the decisive force in the formation of a 'government of change.'

Edelstein: We will not provide anyone with a majority

MK Yuli Edelstein, who recently announced that he will not run with the Likud party again, says he will not resign Knesset.

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.'

Likud estimates: Netanyahu to offer spots to Smotrich, Ben Gvir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu working to avoid loss of right-wing votes, convince Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit parties to run together.

Arab parties face off ahead of elections

MK Mansour Abbas accuses Hadash and Balad party leaders of smear campaign against him, says they broke commitments in talks for joint list.

Chili Tropper begins gathering signatures to register party

One month after announcing his departure from the Blue and White party, MK Chili Tropper has begun taking practical steps.

From prosecution to politics:

Battalion commander joins Avigdor Liberman

Lt. Col. (res.) Shmuel Barzilai, who served hundreds of days of reserve duty during the war and in a senior position in the Jerusalem District AG's office, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party.

Urgent appeal to Shin Bet chief:

MK warns of foreign meddling in elections

MK Amit Halevi urges Shin Bet chief to step up efforts to prevent foreign interference in Israeli elections.

Elkin insists: No chance of passing Draft Law

Minister Ze'ev Elkin says no chance of passing Draft Law before Knesset dissolves - but does not believe center-left can work with haredi parties.

Ayoub Kara to return to Likud?

Former minister Ayoub Kara offered to rejoin Likud, but has not yet decided whether to return to politics.

Poll: Bennett-Lapid alliance continues to lose support

New poll shows Likud leading by narrow margin, center-left unable to form coalition without support.

Shas' flagship program makes a comeback - in time for elections

Finance Ministry greenlights renewal of food voucher program, to the tune of half a billion NIS.

Bill to dissolve Knesset to be brought for first reading

Coalition chairman Ofir Katz says bill to dissolve 25th Knesset to be brought for vote on Monday.

Democrats chairman won't rule out coalition with haredim

MK Yair Golan, head of Israel's 'Democrats' party, says he is willing to sit with haredim in government, insists there is no way to enlist thousands of haredim immediately.

MK Galit Distel to leave politics

Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan addressed the Knesset and said that she would be departing politics.

Netanyahu's secret plan to disqualify Ra'am

A report claims Netanyahu’s inner circle is exploring steps to designate Ra’am’s parent movement a terror organization and bar the party from elections.

With 240m followers:

Netanyahu's video goes viral

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publishes social media video ahead of holiday, depicting family where son 'comes out' as right-wing.

New poll shows hope for Religious Zionist party

Series of new polls show Religious Zionist party passing electoral threshold, reaching up to five seats, after months of polling under the threshold.

Democrats chief:

I will prevent Ben Gvir from ascending the Temple Mount

Democrats party leader MK Yair Golan admits center-left will need 'at least one Arab party' to form a government, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is out to 'sabotage' elections.

Haredi MK to Supreme Court justice: 'Who are you, anyway?'

Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading

Knesset plenum approves bill to dissolve itself in preliminary vote, with 110 MKs in favor and no abstentions or votes opposed.

'Overwhelmed with threats’

Pollard explains why he dropped Knesset bid

In an explosive interview, Jonathan Pollard slams Israel, claiming it is too dependent on the US and says the Jewish state must prepare for growing regional threats.

Haredi MK promises: We will vote to dissolve the Knesset

MK Yitzhak Pindrus says Degel Hatorah faction will vote to dissolve the Knesset, says 'time will tell' if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is serious about Draft Law.

MK Moshe Arbel resigns from Knesset

MK and former minister Moshe Arbel announced his resignation after 12 years in the Knesset in order to focus on family, Torah study, and completing his doctorate. Erez Malul is expected to replace him.

Poll: Center-left bloc can form coalition without Arab parties

New Maariv poll shows center-left bloc winning 61 seats, 'Together' party becoming largest faction in the Knesset.

Poll reveals:

Losing elections 'intolerable' to vast majority of leftists

New poll indicates around half of right-wing voters see losing elections as 'upsetting but manageable,' while only negligible percentage of left-wing voters will respect results not in their favor.

Haredi party rejects Netanyahu offer, pushes to dissolve Knesset

Degel Hatorah party rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to amend the Continuity Law, saying it will not support 'futile actions intended to buy time' on the Draft Law.

Shas chief sets condition for joining the next government

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands progress on Draft Law, regulation of yeshiva students' status, before the formation of the next coalition.

Min. Kisch to Arutz Sheva:

'Elections? It all depends on the security situation'

Education Minister talks about the coalition crisis, tensions with haredi parties, and Naftali Bennett’s campaign in an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News.

Election date TBD

Likud to lead bill to dissolve Knesset

Coalition chairman Ofir Katz (Likud), together with all coalition faction leaders, submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset.

Herzog on Netanyahu pardon: Understandings must be reached

President Isaac Herzog called for dialogue and compromise over Netanyahu’s pardon request while warning against growing national division.

Opposition pulls bills from Knesset schedule

Knesset opposition parties clear plenum schedule in protest move, urge focus on dissolution and early elections.

Haredi journalism declares end to Netanyahu alliance

Haredi newspapers launch coordinated attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after collapse of trust over Draft Law crisis.

Former Fire and Rescue Service commissioner joins politics

Former Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner Dedi Simchi, whose son Guy fell in battle on October 7, announces decision to join politics, run in upcoming elections.

New poll predicts strong win for Netanyahu bloc

A Channel 14 poll projects 65 seats for Netanyahu’s bloc, while a separate Channel 12 survey shows a tight race with the opposition.

Democrats chief: Don't split the bloc more

Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'

First merger on the right:

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben-Ari agree to run joint list

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben Ari announced a joint run, aiming to advance a hardline right-wing agenda focused, among others, on encouraging immigration, reinforcing Jewish identity, and restoring governance.

Arab party leader willing to recreate joint list

Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas seeking to recreate 'Joint Arab List' - but with one condition.

Poll: Bennett overtakes Likud as largest party

Survey shows Bennett leading Netanyahu in head-to-head matchups and projected to win most seats, with Likud slipping to second place

Just months to election day:

Shake up in the Elections Committee

Orly Ades resigns as Elections Committee chief months before 2026 vote, prompting concern over stability and oversight of the election process.

Arab party MK won't rule out supporting Bennett

MK Ofer Cassif says Arab 'Hadash' party will support former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's candidacy if he presents principles Cassif 'can live with.'

1st election polls:

How successful was the Lapid-Bennett merger?

First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.

Poll reveals: Bennett-Lapid merger harms opposition bloc

Opposition parties fail to achieve majority despite former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merging parties.

Former Shas minister: Bennett is 'unstable'

MK Yoav Ben Tzur slams former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, claiming his new political alliance with Yair Lapid will collapse in the polls and questioning his leadership credibility

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.'