2026 Israeli Elections
Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law
The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.
Likud panel expands Netanyahu’s control over party list to reserve eight slots ahead of primaries
Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term
Likud lawmaker Nissim Vaturi says Naama Lazimi is 'worse than Hamas,' faces probe calls
Edelstein, Shaked approached about party targeting dissatisfied right-wing, modern Orthodox voters
When asked if Israelis could expect to vote for her in the upcoming election, former justice minister Ayelet Shaked told The Jerusalem Post, “You’ll have to wait.”
Miri Regev says Likud will go to primaries, but 'Netanyahu's voice will be heard in the process'
Speaking with Gideon Oko and Amichai Attali on the 103FM program Seven Nine, Regev said that after several days of uncertainty, the party would hold primaries.
'New Covenant': Bennett outlines plan to 'build Israel from scratch' in every major area of life
Bennett said that he has spent the past two years working with professionals in various aspects to build plans addressing the core problems facing the country.
Haredi leaders say they will support Knesset dissolution if no progress made on draft bills
According to their statement, Netanyahu "made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly."
Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said one of his first priorities would be establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.
Trump: I'll likely support Netanyahu in next Israeli election, but need to see who is running
This comes after Trump's other recent criticisms of Netanyahu. On Wednesday, Trump claimed the pair have a "little dispute" over Lebanon, but said he liked the prime minister.
Eisenkot makes gains, while Netanyahu, Bennett falter following US-Iran MoU, KAN poll finds
While the prime minister, Likud, and the coalition bloc are in decline and the opposition gains ground, Netanyahu remains the favorite for suitability as prime minister, according to the poll.
Liberman: Netanyahu's submission, US-Iran deal will allow Tehran to evolve into a nuclear power
Liberman also called for regime change efforts, establishing a new IDF missile corps, argued the Mossad should focus on toppling Iran's regime, and advocated a tougher stance toward Hezbollah.
The homeless Right: Likud's biggest gamble in upcoming elections - analysis
They served, they are done waiting for the haredim, and they will decide who forms the next government.
Shas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Those who see Torah study as essential should acknowledge the unique burden borne by those who leave their lives behind to defend the country, and that yeshiva study is not a comparable sacrifice.
