Israel Elections 2026
Maariv pollster analyzes election race, Likud challenges, and threshold battles
Dr. Menachem Lazar analyzed the latest Maariv poll, saying smaller parties remain in a close battle for survival while Likud faces challenges from within its own political bloc.
Arab Hadash-Ta’al, Ra’am parties sign agreement to reduce risk of lost votes
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‘Have a problem, call the PM,’ says Netanyahu as he gives out his number in campaign video
“I want to hear from you. Your suggestions, your questions, your problems. I want to hear, so leave me a message,” Netanyahu said.
Bennett: Next gov't will declare national education emergency, address teacher shortage
Bennett has said that a government led by him would cut state funding to haredi educational institutions that do not teach core curriculum studies and halt funding to haredim who evade service.
Developments of the last week that could affect the approaching elections - opinion
His goal was to put unattractive candidates out of realistic places on the list – or as low on the list as possible. In many cases Netanyahu was successful, or at least partially successful.
Sohlberg allows Ben-Gvir to attend police event despite election campaigning concerns
The event at hand is an appreciation event for Israel Police volunteers and members of police emergency squads. It is officially planned to mark 50 years of the police volunteer system.
Ex-Yesh Atid MK Elazar Stern joins Eisenkot's Yashar, after announcing resignation from Knesset
Earlier this month, Stern announced his resignation from Yesh Atid, where he had been a member since 2015, and initially said he would resign from the Knesset entirely.
Yashar surges ahead of Likud in the polls, but can Eisenkot turn popularity into power? - analysis
Other recent polls have differed on the size of the advantage, but most of the six surveys reviewed for this article placed Yashar ahead of Likud.
Shin Bet chief David Zini: I alone made decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot security detail
Yet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the head of the Shin Bet security agency on Sunday evening to ensure that Eisenkot receives security protection.
Israel’s political parties must make out-of-home care a national priority - opinion
National security is not only about borders, military strength, and weapons systems. It is also about whether a child removed from home has a stable adult waiting at the end of the day.
Yisca Hayimov, sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, joins Avi Maoz's far-right Noam LeYisrael party
The ultra-conservative Noam LeYisrael party, led by MK Avi Maoz, opposes homosexuality and has been pushing for expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
New polling presented by Khalil Shikaki shows declining confidence in Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, growing support for negotiations, and a potentially decisive role for Marwan Barghouti.
