Israel Elections

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

The left-wing Democrats Party is composed of the Labor and Meretz parties, which merged in 2024. Dabush is expected to run for one of the reserved Meretz slots on the party’s list.

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

The Reservists Party is working toward a Zionist government, with talks underway for a potential alliance with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White ahead of the 2026 elections.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll

Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”

|ByMOSHE COHEN
A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

One month of war uncertainty leaves Israel’s political map unchanged - poll

The poll further found that 51% of Israelis do not trust US President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran in a way that would preserve Israel’s interests.

|ByMOSHE COHEN

Moving forward after the elections -opinion

Israelis, Zionists and friends of Israel need to move forward in a healthy way. The Israeli people have voted and expressed their preferences.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022ByURI PILICHOWSKI
PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog receives the official election results from Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit, chairman of the Central Elections Committee, on Wednesday.

Outgoing Israeli gov't approved $2m plan to bridge gap with Reform Jews - report

Israel's $2.3 million plan to improve its image among Reform and Conservative Jews could be struck down by Netanyahu's presumptive government.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C.

How Netanyahu made his comeback with help - opinion

After so many years with Netanyahu in Israeli politics, every Israeli has formed a firm opinion of him: a large majority loves him, and a significant and very vocal minority hates him.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022BySRULIK EINHORN
TEN MINUTES before the 10 p.m. exit poll announcements on election night, Benjamin Netanyahu and advisers, including the writer (standing center), consult and anticipate developments.

Netanyahu's comeback: Likud's sweeping victory in Israel's elections

Victory in the election represents a remarkable comeback for Israel’s longest-serving prime minister who had failed to clinch a parliamentary majority in the last four elections.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022ByMARK WEISS
Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud leaders celebrate at party headquarters in Jerusalem on the night of November 1.

A new coalition is coming to Israel: What's the worst that could happen? - opinion

If our concerns and fears signal impending doom, rather than being simply a sign that we need some assistance, what is the point of hope or even prayer?

NOVEMBER 11, 2022ByZAKAI BENCHAIM
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU waves to supporters at Likud headquarters on election night, last week. For the Right, this is a time to show the world that the right hand of God is not of harsh judgment but of love, says the writer.

Will Israel get old responsible Netanyahu or brash with no limits?

INSIDE POLITICS: With no alternate fig leave on his Left, and with a strong and heavy plummet pulling to his Right, the new Netanyahu has no choice but to play the responsible adult by himself.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022ByTAL SHALEV
THE OLD conservative and democratic Netanyahu would have probably thwarted such intentions with one of his leftist partners, but the new Netanyahu has no choice but to be the left-wing arrow himself.

Radicals with 'Ben-Gvir Phobia' seek to crash Israel's diplomatic ties - opinion

I am less concerned about the direction of the emerging new government than I am about the hysterical reactions to the possible government by foreign and hard-left observers.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
‘NEW YORK TIMES’ columnist Thomas Friedman receives an honorary doctorate from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2007. Friedman ‘has completely unmasked himself as a foe of Israel and the Jewish people,’ says the writer.

Will Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir bring Israel back to the Dark Ages? - opinion

Israel's new leaders want to drag us back to the Dark Ages, imposing their beliefs and bigoted views on the rest of us.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022ByANDREA SAMUELS
THE ANNUAL gay pride parade in Tel Aviv takes place, in June. There is a very real possibility that Tel Aviv as a gay capital of the world will soon become a thing of the past, says the writer.

Jordanians see gloomy picture in Netanyahu’s return

Experts say the expected new coalition in Israel will be pulled to the far right, and that unity among Israel’s Arab-majority parties could have prevented this outcome.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022ByDAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
Israel's President Isaac Herzog and King Abdullah II of Jordan meeting at the COP27 conference in Egypt, November 7, 2022.

Elections are not the end for Israel's struggle with extremism - opinion

Israelis should care more about giving a platform to radicalism because it is dangerous and leads to systemic persecution but we are unlikely to see that in this particular government – at least yet.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022ByEMILY SCHRADER
THOUSANDS TAKE part in last year’s Pride Parade in Jerusalem.