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.
Eisenkot backs Elisaf Peretz amid coalition row as he calls out 'racist anti-Arab campaign'
Police: Shin Bet must provide more evidence before investigation into foreign funding of elections
Shas chairman Arye Deri calls for internal examination into party's election failure
Liberman defends haredi compromise amid coalition talks, vows not to abandon IDF draft principles
"Being willing to compromise does not mean giving up values and principles," Liberman said, responding to criticism of his previous statements that he would be flexible about a haredi draft law.
Eisenkot warns Israel 'approaching point of no return' while receiving mandate to form government
Mossad hands Shin Bet findings on suspected foreign election interference • Tibi declines to rule out joining Eisenkot • Eisenkot, Liberman expected to meet on Monday as part of coalition talks
Shas claims reports of party joining potential Eisenkot-led coalition 'complete fake news'
Shas's statement comes following an N12 report that Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman dropped his veto on forming a government with haredi parties.
Israel's enduring nature: God did not bring us this far, only to see us fail - opinion
The pollsters predicted an impasse – some might call it a dead heat – and sadly, they were not wrong.
Yashar's Eisenkot to receive mandate to form new government, president announces
Should all attempts to form a government fail, the Knesset would be dissolved, and another election would be held.
Voices from the Arab Press: Why Arabs are betting on Eisenkot, and why they may be disappointed
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Eisenkot to receive mandate as Netanyahu calls for unity government
Ben-Gvir accuses opposition of betraying supporters • Golan sets base for coalition with haredi parties
Leadership and quiet courage: What can Israeli politicians learn from the story of Abraham?
The elections have done little to break the deadlock, and another round would only further strain an already divided public, with little reason to expect a different outcome.
Think you understand Israel's election? Here are 10 things the world may have missed - opinion
For the reported 67,000 Israelis who came here to vote and are returning home, and for the rest of us sticking around, here are 10 talking points for explaining our election results to the world.
A broken system: Can Israel fix its electoral rules before its democracy crumbles? - analysis
Some of the following ideas may need to wait until the main battle in Israeli politics is no longer between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp and the anti-Netanyahu camp.
