2026 Israeli Elections

Israel's broken political system keeps resisting reform, despite decades of warnings - analysis

More than ever, the 2026 Knesset elections have shown how dysfunctional and ill-suited it is to the country’s unique governance challenges.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
VOTERS CAME out in historic droves last month, but results were not definitive. Pictured: Tel Aviv billboard encourages citizens to vote.
Yashar's MKs Gadi Eisenkot and Eliasaf Peretz.

Eisenkot backs Elisaf Peretz amid coalition row as he calls out 'racist anti-Arab campaign'

Eisenkot backed MK Elisaf Peretz amid tensions over Arab party involvement in a future coalition, condemning threats against Yashar MKs and their families.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Boaz Balat, head of the Israel Police's Investigations Department attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on April 27, 2025.

Police: Shin Bet must provide more evidence before investigation into foreign funding of elections

According to the assessment, the existing findings suggest, at most, a possible minor violation of party financing laws, raising doubts about the justification for a full criminal investigation.

|ByALON HACHMON
Shas chairman Arye Deri and Shas MKs attend a plenum session, at the assembly hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026

Shas chairman Arye Deri calls for internal examination into party's election failure

Deri stressed to those attending that he was not interested in reports that sugarcoat reality or attempts to downplay the scale of the defeat, instead asking for harsh, pointed conclusions.

|ByYEHUDA SHLEZINGER

Netanyahu, Eisenkot discuss security after Liberman says PM could 'drag Israel into war'

Arab parties in contact with senior UTJ officials over negotiations with Yashar-led bloc • Miriam Peretz threatens to leave Knesset if Yashar joins with Arab party

NOVEMBER 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot arrives at the Knesset in Jerusalem for the opening session and swearing-in ceremony of the 26th Knesset, November 10, 2026.

Shin Bet claims new evidence in foreign election interference probe despite police findings

At this stage, it remains unclear whether the additional material identified by the Shin Bet could change the findings.

NOVEMBER 11, 2026ByHODAYA RAN
Shin Bet chief David Zini and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attend a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 Massacre, marking three years since the Hamas attack, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026.

Over 2,000 Jews urge Israel's opposition to unite and form 'coalition of change' with Arab parties

The letter itself was addressed to Yashar's Eisenkot, B'Yachad's Bennett and Lapid, The Democrats' Golan, Yisrael Beytenu's Liberman, Ra'am's Abbas, and The Joint List's Jabareen.

NOVEMBER 11, 2026ByJAMES GENN
British Jews and Zionists hold a pro-Israel protest in London, including flying British, Israeli, and combination flags, October 2026; illustrative.

Knesset forms Eisenkot bloc-led transitional committees as gov't remains without coalition

MK Gotliv calls Arab MKs 'terror supporters' • Liberman set to become only Eisenkot-bloc leader with direct security ties to Netanyahu • Otzma Yehudit submits bill to repeal Oslo Accords

NOVEMBER 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Roy Folkman (Yashar) chairs a meeting for the Knesset Arrangements Committee on November 11, 2026.

Religious Jews, West Bank residents over-represented among Knesset members

Out of 101 Jewish Knesset members, 27 were religious (26.7%), compared to only 12.4% of religious Jews over the age of 20 nation-wide - over double.

NOVEMBER 11, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Ra'am chief says Netanyahu trusted Hamas's Sinwar, vows to testify before state inquiry on Oct. 7

"[Netanyahu] trusted Yahya Sinwar and told me: 'Yahya Sinwar and I understand each other.' He said that about himself, and I was stunned," said Mansour Abbas.

NOVEMBER 10, 2026ByELI ASHKENAZI
MK Mansour Abbas, chairman of the United Arab List (Ra’am) party, and MK Yoav Segalovitz hold a press conference following consultations with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

New Knesset, new political battle: Opposition backs Kahana as Netanyahu faces pressure

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

NOVEMBER 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
The Knesset plenum

Record number of female MKs sworn in at ceremony for Israel's 26th Knesset

Initiative CEO Yael Yechieli said that achieving 50% female representation in government "will be part of the healing process for the State of Israel."

NOVEMBER 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Landscaping crews prepare for the swearing-in ceremony for Israel's 26th Knesset, November 9, 2026.

Eisenkot-led bloc taps Yashar's Kahana for Knesset speaker, Liberman to head key defense panel

Liberman to chair Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, which oversees legislation related to IDF conscription • Yashar submitted 61 signatures demanding Amir Ohana's replacement as speaker

NOVEMBER 10, 2026ByKESHET NEEV, JAMES GENN
Incoming Yashar MK and former minister Matan Kahana arrives at the Knesset ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, November 10, 2026.

WATCH: Israel's 26th Knesset sworn in as Eisenkot's bloc moves to assert control

Herzog to Knesset: Israelis are 'thirsty for routine, security, and tranquility' • 'Allegiance to Hamas': Ben-Gvir disrupts Joint List leader's Jabareen pledge of allegiance

NOVEMBER 10, 2026ByKESHET NEEV, JONAH DAVIDOV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026