Herzog announces mandate to be awarded Sunday as he works to bring 'good, stable gov't' for Israel
Opposition also seeks to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of alleged Likud plot • Liberman said to open door for haredi parties to join gov't
Israel Election 2026
Liberman drops veto on haredi parties in coalition, opposition in talks with UTJ - report
Eisenkot set to receive mandate to form Israeli gov't as Herzog rounds out consultation meetings
Opposition pushes to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of Likud 'January 6' plot to block vote
Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous'
"These accusations are ridiculous and dangerous in equal measure. Qatar should not be used as a scapegoat for the political failures of certain Israeli politicians," he wrote.
What I learned speaking to Arabs voting in Israel's election - reporter's notebook
People were passionate about politics. Around 4,300 people voted in Abu Ghosh, which is 78 percent of the population. In Gilo, around 15,000 people voted, or 65-70 percent.
Could reports of foreign funding, voter fraud lead to new elections? - explainer
The prevailing assessment is that even if the investigation yields significant evidence of election bribery, the chances of annulling the election results nationwide are slim.
Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu'
The Shin Bet launched the investigation following a directive issued by Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg, citing "severe suspicions... regarding improper influence."
Shin Bet probes suspected Qatari, Turkish funding to boost Arab turnout in Israeli election
A CEC source told the Post that the investigation will not delay final results • Police arrest four more suspects in separate election-bribery case
Netanyahu eyes unity government with Eisenkot as Likud considers alternative coalition arrangements
Sources close to Netanyahu are promoting a plan to bring Eisenkot into a unity government, potentially offering him a rotation as prime minister while excluding the ultra-Orthodox parties.
Liberman distances himself from opposition allies, pushes for unity government - report
Liberman cut off contact with former prime minister and B'Yachad leader Naftali Bennett and Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, refusing to answer phone calls from his opposition counterparts.
Israel Police reject Likud claims that Arab parties 'stole' 2026 election, citing lack of evidence
On Wednesday, Likud accused Arab parties of allegedly stealing Israel's 2026 Knesset election through widespread electoral fraud, bribery, intimidation, and ballot manipulation.
The results are in: Netanyahu's Likud is Israel's biggest party with 27 seats as all votes counted
Protesters rally outside Eisenkot's home with calls to include Arab parties in coalition • Shin Bet probes foreign election interference, warns against blaming Arab voters
Israel's underworld at the ballot box: Who are crime figures backing?
Sources close to the Jarushi family indicated support for Ra'am and the Joint List, while associates of Eitan Hiya expressed a preference for Yair Golan.
