Elections

Attack, not defend: Israel's rock-solid security consensus replaces passive 'stability' - opinion

Israel will attack, not defend. It will initiate, not respond. It will hunt down its enemies, not be hounded by them.

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City, July 12, 2026.
 Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on November 25, 2025.

'I want 50% women in every party': Can Israel's next Knesset achieve equal representation?

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Your Taxes: Could taxes unlock Israel's constitutional future?

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after winning Labour leadership race


Israel’s elections trigger mad dash for scarce plane tickets for Israelis abroad

In past elections, Israelis abroad have faced tough decisions about whether to fly home to vote - most recently in 2022, when Israel had a fifth round of elections in four years.

An El Al aircraft sits on the tarmac at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on March 23, 2026.

South Carolina Governor appoints sister of Lindsey Graham as interim senator

Graham, one of Trump's closest allies in the Senate, died over the weekend after a brief illness.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hugs is sister Darline Graham Nordone on stage as he announces his candidacy for United States President during an outdoor event for supporters on June 1, 2015; illustrative

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for Zionist leader Theodor Herzl at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on July 5, 2026.

Thinking about the Basic Law: Torah Study - opinion

This law means by “Torah study” includes only haredi students at haredi yeshivas who are engaged almost exclusively with religious issues, and most of whom have very little, if any, general education

 A voting box in the last Israeli election in 2015

Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls - explainer

Election season in Israel has officially begun, and the 25th Knesset will become the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

Israel Elections: A polling station in Jerusalem, as Israelis vote in their general elections, on March 23, 2021.

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.

Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025

Shas spiritual leader appears to open door to Eisenkot government, says Netanyahu ‘won’t repent’

The rare remarks suggested that Shas could potentially be open to joining a government led by Eisenkot, raising questions over the longstanding haredi alliance with Netanyahu's bloc.

Head of Shas party Aryeh Deri and Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visit at the scene of suspected arson and vandalism at a Jerusalem synagogue which is often frequented by Rabbi Yosef, June 8, 2025.

New Israel Fund decries House GOP investigation over its alleged Israeli election spending

The allegations by the Republican lawmakers drew quick condemnation by Jewish New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler, who called their behavior “outrageous” in a post on X.

Mickey Gitzin, right, and Daniel Sokatch take part in a pro-democracy demonstration in Tel Aviv.

Our future rests on prioritizing the common good, not the elections - opinion

Democracy’s greatest strength has always rested upon something deeper: the belief that despite our disagreements, there exists a common good that is worth pursuing together.

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My Word: Courting constitutional disaster - opinion

Criticism of the government’s resolution was voiced by President Isaac Herzog, embattled Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, and a slew of party leaders from the opposition.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.