Israel Elections

New Bennett-Lapid party weakens compared to separate runs, Netanyahu maintains lead - poll

The poll marks a shift after four consecutive surveys in which the opposition bloc held 61 seats without relying on Arab parties. It now falls to 59 seats, while the coalition rises from 49 to 51.

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid launch their 'Together' party, combining Knesset election lists, April 26, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

Members of Israel's Right in talks to form new party as alternative to Likud

AVI DABUSH (left) sits alongside Democrats Party leader Yair Golan and MK Naama Lazimi  (Democrats).

Head of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries

Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party, speaks during the party’s launch event ahead of the 2026 general elections, at Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha near Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.

Reservists Party vows to form Zionist government, discusses potential alliance with Gantz


Likud emerges as largest party in new Channel 13 poll, public split on Gaza war

Additionally, the majority of the public supports a hostage deal instead of a continuation of the war in Gaza.

 Netanyahu in the Likud faction meeting

Bennett overtakes Netanyahu: New poll shows Likud slipping amid political shift - poll

“After weeks of upward movement, Likud’s rise has been halted, dropping two seats to 24,” the poll indicates.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Naftali Bennet

Majority of Israelis now prefer giving up Philadelphi in order to reach deal - poll

The poll showed that the Israeli public mostly prefers giving up control of the Philadelphi Corridor in order to enable a prisoner-hostage exchange deal (48%).

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and MK Benny Gantz on the forefront of the Philadelphi Corridor (illustrative)

Benny Gantz gains momentum, Netanyahu loses ground in new poll

A survey by Kan News and the Kantar Institute showed that there have been significant changes in voting patterns and public trust in the current leadership.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MK Benny Gantz

Oppose Netanyahu, but don't foul-mouth him - opinion

To campaign for a cause, one need not foul-mouth the adversary; Uncivilized and poisoned language will corrupt one’s politics.

 SHIKMA BRESSLER addresses a demonstration against the government’s judicial overhaul plan, in Tel Aviv in September 2023.

Four days of protests for elections, hostages kick off around the country

Among organizations participating were women's protest organization Bonot Alternativa, The Academic Protest, Kaplan Force, Change Generation, Yom Kippur Fighters 73, The Black Flags, and many more.

 Police clash with protesters during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2024.

Meretz, Labor Party sign agreement to merge parties under new party name 'The Democrats'

The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.

 Labor and Meretz parties reach a merger agreement, June 30, 2024.

Gap closing between Netanyahu and Gantz, Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu follow - N12 poll

Poll by Channel 12 shows Likud and National Unity narrowing gap, with Likud at 20 mandates, National Unity at 23. Yesh Atid follows with 15, Yisrael Beytenu with 14 mandates.

 A plenum session and a vote on reviving the Ultra Orthodox enlistment bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 11, 2024.

Over half of Israelis believe Netanyahu should resign immediately - poll

54% of respondents said that elections should be held earlier.

 Benjamin Netanyahu

'He will be the destroyer of the country,' Eyal Megged says against former friend Netanyahu

"I don't think he was always a dictator, but it is possible that he increasingly developed the personality of a dictator, where all his thoughts are focused on remaining in power," Eyal Megged said.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023