2026 Israeli Elections

Golan claims Netanyahu is trying to stage coup, warns Israel's security is in danger

Netanyahu is "in a panic" and attempting to seize power by force, Golan claimed, warning of threats to Israeli security while expressing optimism over coalition negotiations.

Democrats head Yair Golan at meeting of opposition heads after Israel's election, November 3, 2026.
Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Liberman willing to compromise on haredi IDF draft law, UTJ chairman welcomes 'flexibility'

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025

Saudi normalization will not happen under Netanyahu government, source says - report

President Isaac Herzog meets with representatives of United Torah Judaism during consultations for prime minister recommendations, November 5, 2026.

UTJ willing to join coalition talks pending haredi draft solution, Liberman willing to compromise


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.

An election campaign poster featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 25, 2026

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.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media after casting his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026

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.

Democrats party chairman Yair Golan casts his vote at a polling station in Rosh HaAyin, central Israel, during Israel’s general elections, October 27, 2026.

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

A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan on October 20, 2026.

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.

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at his party’s election headquarters in Modi'in, October 28, 2026

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'

Leader of the Democrats party Yair Golan and Ra'am party head MK Mansour Abbas attend a conference at Givat Haviva, January 6, 2026

Netanyahu's Likud maintains lead with 90.4% of votes in as counting of double envelopes begins

Golan calls on opposition to form government with Arab parties • Nearly 80% of IDF troops voted in the 2026 Knesset elections • Trump claims endorsement shifted momentum for Netanyahu

A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan, October 26, 2026

Trump claims endorsement of Netanyahu shifted momentum in Israel's election

"When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN.

US President Donald Trump (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) walk inside after Netanyahu arrived at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida; December, 2025.

After years of war, division, Israelis vote in record numbers to shape their future - editorial

Whatever government eventually emerges from the votes for the 2026 Knesset, the scale of Israel's participation deserves recognition. Israelis showed up.

Israelis cast their votes at a polling station in Jerusalem during Election Day, October 27, 2026.

'Eretz Nehederet' tackles Israel's election-night drama with Gal Gadot, political satire

Eretz Nehederet’s quick-thinking writers tried to make people smile after a divisive campaign’s grim end, despite continued uncertainty.

A superhero in every field. Gal Gadot.