Israeli Elections

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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.

Elections 2026:

Who leads?

Humility, coupled with a dose of reality, can temper the fantasies of even the most quixotic politicians and forge true leaders. It is not too late for some or all of these mushrooming right wing parties to amalgamate and save us from a left wing government. Opinion.

The next election in Israel may hold surprises

Polls have not factored in the large group of teens who will voting for the first time. And that is only one unknown. Opinion.

Poll:

Likud pulls ahead of National Unity party again

New poll shows Likud taking lead back from National Unity party, becoming largest party, but opposition would form the coalition.

The deeper meaning of Israel’s latest election cycle

Right and left mean something totally different in the Israeli context than in the West whose constructs cannot be imposed on Israel.Op-ed..

Op-ed:

The election in Israel, and the reaction

We need to bolster true democratic tolerance in the political discourse, evenif the people empower a party we do not like. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

The reasons the right-religious bloc won the Israeli election

American Jewish liberals and progressives should stop saying that the sky is falling.Op-ed.

Facts not generally known to the Israeli public...

On the eve of  elections For Israel's 25th Knesset Parliament: it is worthwhile noting what the PA has been doing the past year.unopposed.

Israeli Elections: Round 5

Election Day is Israel's substitute for Sunday. Maybe that's why it comes so often. Seriously though, this article explains the snafu.Op-ed.

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Israeli elections: Unraveling the mess

Behind the scenes of Israel's elections - to be held next week The whys, wherefores, history, enmities and weighty challenges..Op-ed.

Israeli elections:

Knesset agrees to vote on dissolution bill

After extended wrangling, Knesset agrees to vote on bill to schedule early elections for the fall.

Security and Sovereignty in the Land of Israel

The Lubavitcher Rebbe's view of Jewish Law's priorities are relevant to the Israeli election for leadership of the Jewish State. Op-ed.

'Everything at risk' - cyberattacks targeting Israel, US

Cybersecurity expert says nuclear plants, power grids, gov't institutions at risk of getting hacked, Israeli elections a likely target.

The most confusing elections in Israel's history

The Israeli elections: Who’s running and the general breakdown.

Palestinian elections: Why now?

Abbas’s announcement of elections may have been meant for the new US administration, but it poses problem for Israel. Op-ed.

The Israeli left is far from dead

If Likud and its partners do not win 61 seats in the elections, the left will continue to control the national agenda. Op-ed.

Live Elections Info Session

TODAY: Free Live Online Elections Info Session

On April 7, Bet El Institutions will host a free live election info session, explaining the multiparty system, party platforms, and analysis

Israeli Official:

'Trump's peace plan will be shelved if Israel goes to elections'

Official reports that Jerusalem has urged Washington to hold off on releasing Mideast peace plan if new elections held.

Will the right unite before Israeli elections?

Right-wing parties may need to band together to avoid Lapid government.

Finance Minister: Cigars are revolting

Kahlon praises self, condemns Netanyahu saying he doesn't smoke cigars, receives gifts only at weddings.

New poll shows Likud back in the lead

New poll shows Likud regains popularity, Zionist Union would lose nearly half their seats.

Lowest Voter Turnout Ever Expected by Israeli-Arabs

Prof. Alex Bligh explores why despite calls from the Arab League urging Israeli-Arabs to vote, less than half will head to the polls.

High School Elections Crown Lapid Victorious

Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party might not be leading in the country's latest polls, but for Blich High School, Lapid is number one.

Moshe Kahlon: 'Don't be So Sure Likud is Going to Win'

MK Kahlon thinks Likud may be over confident, reportedly saying recent polls projecting 27-29 Knesset seats for Likud are not realistic.