2026 Israeli Elections

Yashar takes lead over Likud as Arab parties projected to receive 10 seats - poll

The poll also scrutinized how voters would react to a scenario in which Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad united to run as a joint list, or if a so-called "third bloc" formed.

GADI EISENKOT, head of the Yashar party, speaks at the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.
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Netanyahu uses Likud’s first reserved slot for businessman who called Trump ‘piece of s***'

Einav Zangauker speaks during a rally in Tel Aviv marking the 1,000th day since the October 7 massacre, July 2, 2026.

Ex-hostage’s mother Einav Zangauker says Golan broke promise to add her to Democrats’ Knesset slate

People at polling station during the Likud party internal elections in Jeursalem, July 27, 2026.

Court rejects bid to let Likud MKs run in district slots, in setback for Netanyahu


Is Netanyahu hoping for a deadlock in the upcoming elections? - opinion

With smear campaigns and a possible attempt to manipulate the Likud’s primaries, the PM might be aiming for an election rematch outcome

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Former Netanyahu chief of staff Horowitz reveals tensions with PM's family

Horowitz told Channel 12 that his decision to return to politics was heavily influenced by the October 7 Massacre and its aftermath. His three sons were all called to reserve duty when war broke out.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and his advisor Yoav Horowitz (R) arrive to attend the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on September 3, 2017. (Photo by ABIR SULTAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ABIR SULTAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Middle Israel: If Israel's opposition wants to govern, they should rally behind Eisenkot - opinion

With Eisenkot emerging as the opposition's strongest electoral asset, its rival leaders should stop competing for the top spot and instead present voters with a united shadow cabinet.

LT.-GEN. (RET.) GADI EISENKOT lost a son and two nephews to Israel’s wars, making him a potent symbol of what the IDF-serving population has endured while ultra-Orthodox leaders attempt to ‘etch non-service in constitutional stone,’ the author contends.

MK Yoav Segalovitz announces resignation from Knesset, departure from Yesh Atid party

Lapid, following the announcement, praised Segalovitz's "integrity and professionalism" during his years of serving Israel as part of Yesh Atid.

Yoav Segalovitz, former deputy public security minister attends Internal security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on November 8, 2021

Majority of citizens believe election integrity is in danger, Israeli Voice Index reveals - poll

All three of the main political bloc supporters had a majority agree that the election's integrity was in danger, although the exact percentage varied widely.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their vote during elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center, Nov. 25, 2025.

IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election

The Chief of Staff outlined a number of preparatory guidelines and procedures to be implemented by the IDF.

IDF soldier operating on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

Serving generals deserve better than Katz’s political theater - editorial

By publicly discussing the replacement of a serving general on partisan television, Israel Katz crossed a line that should concern every Israeli.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.

Joint List to soon launch without Ra'am, deal in final stages, Hadash-Ta'al leader tells 'Post'

Hadash, Ta'al and Balad are preparing to officially revive the Joint List this week after months of negotiations, with Ra'am remaining outside the alliance for now.

Yousef Jabareen attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 6, 2026.

Poised to become Israel's youngest MK, Yonatan Shalev wants the October 7 generation to lead

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Israel's potential youngest Knesset member, Yonatan Shalev, speaks on why he believes Naftali Bennett is the man to lead Israel out of its polarization.

Together party member Yonatan Shalev sits down in The Jerusalem Post studio, July 28 2026.

My Word: 'Wholocide' is 'libelocide' - opinion

In a world under constant threat of global jihad, blaming the Jews remains reliable and familiar. The real genocide has been either ignored or accepted.

A MAN carries a placard during a pro-Palestinian rally calling on Britain’s incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, to stand up for Gazans, in London earlier this month.