Elections

Netanyahu's coalition weakens as Bennett's party gains momentum - poll

The poll also found that over a third of Israelis supported a proposal by Nathan Eshel to hold elections with two ballots, one for the prime minister and one for Knesset.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former prime minister Naftali Bennett. (Illustrative)
 American Zionist Movement banner advertising the upcoming World Zionist Congress 2025 elections.

World Zionist Congress certifies election, allocates seats with strong Reform showing

 National Unity MKs Gadi Eisenkot and Benny Gantz seen at the Knesset plenum, June 11, 2025

Eisenkot urges Gantz to resign should Blue and White hover near election threshold

Jim Walden speaks during a mayoral forum at Columbia Journalism School, New York City, April 14, 2025.

Jim Walden drops out of NYC mayoral race, urges voters unite against Mamdani


Lapid: Netanyahu election win will be 'end of Zionism,' Israel to enter most critical year

"If we do not save the state now, in two years, there will be nothing left to save. The window of opportunity will close,” Lapid stressed.

Yesh Atid chairman MK Yair Lapid attends a Yesh Atid party conference in Tel Aviv, September 1, 2025.

Joint List revival progressing with optimism, Hadash-Ta'al MK Touma-Sliman tells 'Post' - interview

During the meeting, the Hadash-Tal Party presented a “roadmap toward the Joint List” to the leaders of the Ra’am and Balad.

MK Aida Touma Sliman leads a conference on the recognition of the State of Palestine at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 4, 2024.

From national savior to political casualty: The rise and fall of Benny Gantz - analysis

Gantz's steep decline can be traced to June 9, 2024, when he resigned from the government after issuing an ultimatum a month earlier demanding that Netanyahu present a post-war plan. 

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.

Pakistani court grants bail to former PM Imran Khan in 2023 riots cases

The cases stem from the violent incidents that broke out across several cities in 2023 after Khan was arrested in Islamabad. 

Pakistan's cricket legend-turned-politician Imran Khan speaks during a news conference in Islamabad in this photo taken on August 10, 2004. Men carrying semi-automatic weapons robbed Khan on the outskirts of the capital Islamabad, his party officials said on Saturday.

Gantz's party fails to pass threshold, Bennett takes lead - poll

Despite Blue and White’s decline, the opposition bloc strengthened, rising to 61 Knesset seats compared to 48 for the coalition.

 Leader of the Blue and White Party MK Benny Gantz leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 30, 2025.

Official Bolivia presidential count shows centrist Rodrigo Paz in surprise lead

"This election feels hopeful. We need a change of direction," a teacher in La Paz said.

Bolivian presidential candidate centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) reacts, as early official results show that he is leading Sunday's presidential race, in La Paz, Bolivia August 17, 2025

Netanyahu's coalition gains seat amid Gaza takeover talks in latest election poll

The poll also found that an absolute majority of Israelis, 69%, fear that the prolonged war in Gaza will harm Israel’s social cohesion.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Independent MK Idan Roll resigns from Knesset, political life, Yesh Atid's Ezuz to replace him

Roll was operating as an independent one-man faction in the Knesset after he split off from the opposition Yesh Atid Party back in January.

MK Idan Roll during a Knesset house committee meeting on January 14, 2025; illustrative.

Smotrich to send Israel to elections should Gaza plan remain unchanged, RZP source tells 'Post'

Finance Minister and RZP head Bezalel Smotrich, along with MK Zvi Sukkot, threatened elections in protest of Netanyahu's recent cabinet decision on the occupation of Gaza.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (R) and MK Zvi Sukkot (L) attending a conference in the Knesset regarding occupying parts of the Gaza Strip and re-establishing Jewish settlements in the enclave, July 22, 2025; illustrative.

Smotrich: 'I lost trust that Netanyahu wants, is able to win Gaza war’

He called on the prime minister to reconvene the cabinet and announce that there will be no more pauses in the war, and no more partial deals. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024

New poll shows Bennett-led opposition could oust coalition

The survey shows the current coalition receiving 49 seats, compared to 61 for the opposition bloc led by Bennett, while Gantz's Blue and White party is expected to be just above the threshold.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.