Israeli politics
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
Between the straits: On Tisha B’Av, Israel must confront its own internal fanaticism - opinion
Main electoral battle will be for Israel's centrist voters, with far-right, left already set - poll
Ahead of October 27: How a new government could change Israel’s course - opinion
Former Civil Service Commissioner Hershkowitz withdraws from State Comptroller race
The race now pits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attorney Michael Rabilo against former Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron.
Knesset dissolution bill vote set for Wednesday amid coalition crisis over haredi draft bill
Debates on draft bill to resume before vote, coalition rushes to fast-track controversial legislation ahead of dissolution
Israel must move to district-based elections, term limits - opinion
Israel’s growing population and diversity are fueling calls for major reforms to the Knesset, elections, and term limits.
Former interior minister Moshe Arbel announces his resignation from Knesset
Arbel thanked Deri and the other members of Shas "for their trust and guidance over the years" and said it was "a great privilege that fell to me to learn from you up close."
Regardless of election results, voters must let the government govern - editorial
A May poll published by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that while 65% of Israelis indicate they will accept the election results, the ideological breakdown was striking.
The existential choice: Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison - opinion
As Israel heads to the 2026 elections, growing internal divisions may pose a greater threat than any external enemy.
Hadash elects former MK Yousef Jabareen as party chairman, ousting Ayman Odeh
"We will do everything to prevent the Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, and Smotrich government from continuing for another term," he said in a statement published by Hadash.
Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week
The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party.
Herzog warns Israel’s greatest internal threat is growing division at ‘Time to Talk’ conference
“They want to hear us, and they want to know they have our backing,” he said.
Haredi parties may push elections as Netanyahu loses leverage - analysis
The political alliance that was once considered Netanyahu’s most stable anchor, his exclusive political asset, can no longer be taken for granted.
