2026 Israeli Elections
Israel's broken political system keeps resisting reform, despite decades of warnings - analysis
More than ever, the 2026 Knesset elections have shown how dysfunctional and ill-suited it is to the country’s unique governance challenges.
Eisenkot backs Elisaf Peretz amid coalition row as he calls out 'racist anti-Arab campaign'
Police: Shin Bet must provide more evidence before investigation into foreign funding of elections
Shas chairman Arye Deri calls for internal examination into party's election failure
Opposition considers Lapid for Knesset Speaker appointment - report
The opposition bloc, which includes Yashar, B’Yachad, Yisrael Beytenu, and the Democrats, is expected to enter the Knesset with 48 seats, according to Central Elections Committee data.
How do Israeli election results impact timing of possible new Iran war? - analysis
If Eisenkot had won the battle of the blocs and, in a head-to-head with Netanyahu, as the polls forecast, he might have been able to start forming a government before the US midterm elections.
Confessions of an Election Day addict - opinion
Do I want another election? No. Neither do most of us. But I’d be lying if I said a little part of me didn’t wish Election Day came around more often.
Netanyahu's Likud alleges Arab parties 'stole' Israeli election, demands investigation
Likud announced that it would submit hundreds of testimonies and pieces of evidence to the Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and the Central Elections Committee.
Trump says he saved Netanyahu from crushing election defeat - now, he wants influence - analysis
From Gaza to Syria and Lebanon, Trump wants an Israeli government that advances his regional ambitions, even if it means sidelining Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
Israel's pollsters and editors owe an explanation after failing voters - comment
Three major broadcasters missed Likud by five to seven seats. The disagreement among pollsters was there to report all along, and newsrooms, ours included, failed to make it the story.
Netanyahu projected with 54 seats as Yair Golan calls for Arab-included opposition majority
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc wins 53 seats, opposition holds 48, Arab parties skyrocket
PM pulls ahead of Eisenkot with close to five million votes counted, but both blocs fall short of majority • Arab parties predicted to reach combined seat total of 19, complicating coalition efforts
Trump wants Ben-Gvir, Smotrich out of Israel's next government, US sources tell 'Post'
According to the sources, Trump believes settler violence is undermining his regional vision and making it more difficult to implement.
Israel's opposition must form 65-seat majority coalition with Arab parties, Democrats' Golan says
Democrats chief: 'We have a majority, and opportunity to form a partnership with Israeli Arabs' • Joint List chair says Arab parties ready to 'pave way for Netanyahu's ousting'
