2026 Israeli Elections
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
Israel looks toward record-breaking election season with over half a million first-time voters
Main electoral battle will be for Israel's centrist voters, with far-right, left already set - poll
Herzog said Shin Bet warned him of internal, external threats to Israel's 2026 elections
Ben-Gvir demands Baharav-Miara's removal to join Netanyahu's next coalition
Notably, Ben-Gvir's demand comes against the backdrop of prolonged clashes between Ben-Gvir and Baharav-Miara throughout the current government's term over a series of legal and policy issues.
Bennett meets 30 women's orgs. leaders, pledges policy overhaul for women ahead of elections
He met with the women leaders to help shape the Together Party’s policy on women, which he said would be led by MK Meirav Cohen and Liran Avisar Ben Horin.
Likud panel votes to expand Netanyahu’s control over party list, wartime primary alternative
Likud’s Constitution Committee backed sweeping changes granting Netanyahu eight reserved list slots and authority to replace primaries with a wartime selection committee.
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.
MK Dan Illouz announces departure from Likud, says party has been 'hijacked'
“I simply cannot ask you to vote for a party that I myself can no longer bring myself to vote for,” Illouz stated. “This is no longer the Likud. This is a party that has been hijacked.”
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
The announcement came one day after Haskel resigned from her position as deputy foreign minister over the passing of controversial legislation that froze the arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report
Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.
Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law
The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.
Likud panel expands Netanyahu’s control over party list to reserve eight slots ahead of primaries
Netanyahu reportedly has held several meetings with Katz ahead of the vote, seeking to bridge disagreements over the primary system.
Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term
With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.
