Israel Elections 2026
#ThePurpleSunrise: Why tactical voting is blocking Israel’s real chance for change - opinion
As elections approach, most Israelis become amateur analysts. And in the end, they slip a ballot into the envelope for a party or a leader they do not really believe in.
Who should have a vote in Israel? - opinion
PremiumPremiumForeign influence campaigns target Israel's election, defenses remain fragmented - analysis
Quarter of Israelis consider using AI for election votes amid rising online disinformation surge
Yisca Hayimov, sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, joins Avi Maoz's far-right Noam LeYisrael party
The ultra-conservative Noam LeYisrael party, led by MK Avi Maoz, opposes homosexuality and has been pushing for expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
New polling presented by Khalil Shikaki shows declining confidence in Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, growing support for negotiations, and a potentially decisive role for Marwan Barghouti.
Election Committee approves 159 polling stations in senior facilities, asks High Court to end case
The decision means the 159 polling locations no longer need approval from the Elections Committee. What remains is whether the solution is enough to end the High Court proceedings.
Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard joins Sharren Haskel's Israel First party ahead of elections
Haskel welcomed Pollard’s support, describing his decision to join the party as a significant boost for Israel First.
Shas invokes IDF soldiers in election campaign ad, drawing Gadi Eisenkot's ire
The Shas campaign video features a family gathered for a Shabbat dinner before a son returns home from his army base and embraces his family members.
LGBTQ Agudah faces backlash for congratulating Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on Likud primary win
"When a community member is elected by a large public, when a community member reaches positions of influence at the core of politics, it sends an important message," the association wrote.
US, Israel only ones who don't recognize Palestine as state, Ra'am's Abbas says
"We, the Arab citizens of Israel, are a bridge to achieving peace," Ra'am Party head MK Mansour Abbas said at the conference.
Middle Israel: Netanyahu's Likud list for the Israeli election highlights PM's cowardice - opinion
Following Likud’s primaries, the party’s new list faces criticism for reflecting Netanyahu’s leadership style and prioritizing political survival rather than the national interest.
Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion
To the attention of all my colleagues in the opposition: Only a firm decision by all of us to adhere to these principles and maintain a bloc-wide strategy will bring us a clear and decisive victory.
Eisenkot leaps ahead as Likud support falters, projected to win 26 Knesset seats - poll
The findings come from a poll conducted for Maariv by Lazar Research, headed by Dr. Menachem Lazar, in cooperation with the Panel4All online respondents panel.
