Elections
The absence of a state comptroller - opinion
Despite a clear and binding court order, the election process has not been completed, leaving the country’s supreme audit institution without a head.
Netanyahu ally predicts half of Likud lawmakers will lose seats, 'watch Knesset on TV'
Election interference by Iran, Russia, or China may help PM Netanyahu, not hurt him - opinion
Crossing Israel's dividing lines: New Arab, haredi alliances can reshape the elections - opinion
Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.
My Word: Political name of the game - opinion
It sometimes seems that politics has become more a ratings war than a campaign over real life-and-death issues.
Opposition MK warns government against restricting entry of Israelis to country prior to elections
According to a Haaretz report, officials in the Transportation Ministry fear that many incoming voters would support opposition parties.
Hendel: Tropper alliance won’t rule out Netanyahu, will prioritize Zionist principles - interview
Hendel had previously been the sole leader of the Reservists party, which he founded, before it merged with Tropper. The two will head the new alliance in a joint leadership.
Two elections, one diplomatic opening: A chance for Israelis, Palestinians to elect peace - opinion
Israelis and Palestinians may soon have a rare opportunity to replace the politics of permanent war with leaderships carrying renewed democratic mandates.
Israel must choose the Declaration of Independence
The coming elections offer Israelis an opportunity not merely to choose another government but to reaffirm the national commitment to the values on which the state was founded
Israel's government had time for everything except for October 7 accountability - comment
The government blamed Knesset scheduling constraints for failing to pass its October 7 inquiry bill, despite accelerating other controversial legislation before lawmakers entered election recess.
Israel's most volatile election season begins with integrity warnings, coalition chaos
President Herzog warns of election threats, Likud releases AI attack ads, and coalition allies publicly turn on each other, and the campaign has barely started.
Religious Zionist Party unveils Knesset primary candidates as Bezalel Smotrich leads slate
Candidates running who are currently members of the Knesset include National Missions Minister Orit Strock, along with MKs Michal Woldiger, Ohad Tal, Zvi Sukkot, and Simcha Rothman.
Israel should establish Palestinian state, MK Gilad Kariv says, accuses PM of 'building up' Hamas
Kariv also addressed remarks by The Democrats Party chairman Yair Golan criticizing the settlement movement, saying Golan’s criticism had been directed at illegal outposts and centers of violence.
