Elections

Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections

Yair Golan raised concerns over Shin Bet chief David Zini's ability to protect Israel's upcoming elections, accusing him of failing to address Qatargate and Jewish terrorism in the West Bank.

Yair Golan saying he does not rule out forming a coalition with the haredi parties, as long as the Religious Zionist Party, Otzma Yehudit, and the Likud are not there – a position that surprised many. Here, the party leader leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on Monday.
US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.

Trump weighs pursuing action against Clinton, Obama if Democrats renew impeachment efforts

Israel Elections: A polling station in Jerusalem, as Israelis vote in their general elections, on March 23, 2021.

People of Israel, Reservists-Economic Party could be deciders of election result, pollster says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Gadi Eisenkot (R).

Majority of Israelis favor unity government if October 27 election ends without clear winner - poll


Echo of the past: Israel's election broadcasts hit TV on Tuesday, but are they relevant? - analysis

It was a different time. Everybody watched the same station, giving the parties an opportunity today’s campaign managers can only dream of: reaching a broad audience in one place.

Naama Lazimi, a Member of Knesset and candidate in The Democrats party primaries, is seen at her campaign headquarters on the day of the party’s primary election in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

Israel, US elections demand accountability, not blind loyalty - opinion

A vote is a choice, and seldom are there perfect choices. Remember that as you cast your ballot. Remember that as you cast your ballot.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Africa Israel Hotels offers election deals from NIS 674 a night

The chain announced discounts of up to 35% at selected hotels across its Crowne Plaza, Vert, Poli and Indigo brands.

The Vert Eilat hotel

Board of Peace expects Gaza reconstruction to ramp up after Israeli election, US midterms - report

A Telegraph investigation raised questions over potential conflicts of interest involving Jared Kushner and other senior figures, as the Board of Peace dismissed the allegations as baseless.

Palestinians attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli airstrike that hit a vehicle in Gaza City, September 19, 2026

Netanyahu does not need 61 Knesset seats to win Israel's election - he needs 55 - analysis

Likud officials believe another election could hurt Bennett politically, potentially making an agreement with Netanyahu a more attractive option.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.

Trump says Ukraine, Russia agreed to 'energy ceasefire' following Zelensky's election claims

Zelensky said that Trump's ceasefire announcement "was news for me," he told Axios following the announcement.

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, in this handout released September 22, 2026.

Abbas election delay exposes lack of accountability in Western recognition of Palestine - analysis

Abbas's decision to postpone Palestinian elections until 2027 raises questions about whether Western governments will enforce the reform commitments cited when recognizing Palestinian statehood.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks in Sweden, May 22, 2026; illustrative.

Shas, UTJ sign surplus vote-sharing deal, pledge cooperation in next Knesset

The two major haredi parties announced a vote-sharing deal to maximize their Knesset seats and pledge a united front on key religious issues after the elections.

Shas leader MK Arye Deri (L) and United Torah Judaism leader MK Ya’akov Asher.

Hamas backing Palestinian election delay to rebuild support, fuel attacks on Abbas, expert says

Hamas could use the election delay to rebuild political legitimacy and retain influence in Gaza through an allied PLC list, Prof. Kobi Michael told The Jerusalem Post.

Hamas terrorists stand on a rooftop overlooking a damaged site, in Gaza, February 15, 2025

‘Disregarded hopes of millions’: Palestinians angered after Abbas again postpones PLC elections

Abbas announced on Saturday that the elections, originally scheduled for November 28, would be postponed until September 11, 2027.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative