Itamar Ben-Gvir

Deadlock deepens as post-deadline polls leave both blocs short of 61 Knesset seats - analysis

The deadlock has forced parties to recalibrate. If the country is headed towards yet another deadlock, the question becomes: how can it be broken?

A giant election campaign poster for the Amcha Yisrael party is displayed on a building at the entrance to Jerusalem ahead of the upcoming general elections, September 14, 2026.
Prime Minister Netanyahu sits with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Defense Minister Israel Katz as the Knesset votes on the Basic Law: Torah Study bill, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Netanyahu may seek broad national government after election, sources in Ben-Gvir's camp believe

Yousef Jabareen attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 6, 2026.

Arab Hadash-Ta’al, Ra’am parties sign agreement to reduce risk of lost votes

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on May 25, 2026.

Ben-Gvir sues Eisenkot for NIS 100,000 over 'false attribution of incitement to killing, racism'


Nuclear kill zones: How Eisenkot would contain Iran if he manages to beat Netanyahu - exclusive

The Post has learned Eisenkot's unique solutions for dealing with the Lebanese and Gazan arenas, as well as how he would crack down on extremist violence in the West Bank.

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar party and a former IDF chief of staff, speaks during an election campaign rally in Nordiya, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Ben-Gvir unveils 'Disengagement 710' Gaza voluntary emigration plan ahead of elections

The plan calls for establishing a dedicated government ministry, reaching agreements with destination countries, creating regulated emigration pathways, and providing assistance packages.

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Netanya, September 1, 2026.

Netanyahu's right-wing bloc strains as Likud slides, Eisenkot surges ahead of list deadline

Likud is sliding, Eisenkot is surging, and the right is splintering. The Deep Dive maps the frantic scramble before Israel's parties lock in their final Knesset lists next week.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett.

Netanyahu’s double standard on settler violence is hurting Israel - opinion

Netanyahu’s failure to confront violent settlers is damaging Israel’s standing abroad and exposing what critics call a double standard of justice.

Settlers attack members of the NBC News team in the West Bank, August 29, 2026.

'Stop empty statements': Ben-Gvir warns Likud against preventing Gotliv's move to Otzma Yehudit

"If Likud wants to transfer Tally Gotliv to Otzmah Yehudit, it needs to carry out the procedures today, instead of sending empty briefings to the media," Ben-Gvir said in a statement.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir at a press conference, June 22 2026.

MK Tally Gotliv says she would consider joining Ben-Gvir if 'good concrete offer' presented

Gotliv added she remains "loyal to the Likud and the prime minister," but stated that she would consider an offer to join Otzma Yehudit.

MK Tally Gotliv at Knesset House Committee debate on granting her immunity Monday June 15, 2026.

What do the Altalena and the Heritage Ministry have to do with the approaching elections? - opinion

The discovery of the Altalena wreck has revived old political divisions, with the Right using its legacy as a weapon ahead of Israel’s elections.

 Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu attends a protest in Tel Aviv, November 27, 2024

MK Gotliv accuses Netanyahu of pushing her down Likud list due to secret judicial reform deal

Gotliv later hinted at a political future outside Likud and said she was considering leaving for another right-wing party, saying “I would consider it seriously.”

MK Tally Gotliv attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 15, 2026.

'Ben-Gvir's soldiers': Teenager arrested on suspicion of assaulting Arab bus driver in Beit Shemesh

"I turned to get the phone to call the police," the driver recalled. "But suddenly, punches to the head, blows to the right and left until I lost consciousness. I only woke up in the ambulance."

Khaled Awaishat, bus driver who was attacked by a minor in Beit Shemesh, August 31, 2026.

'Only a smokescreen': Hamas condemns rising settler violence, Ben-Gvir's treatment of prisoners

According to Hamas, the Israeli government’s condemnations of the attacks are "nothing more than a smokescreen” meant to ease international pressure.

Israeli settler extremists throw stones at a dirt road at the Palestinian village of Kusra, in the West Bank, in an attempt to block the movement of Palestinians and Israeli forces, August 12, 2026