Israel Elections

Netanyahu warns against small right-wing parties, says they could hand election to 'fascist Left'

The prime minister's statement also came as Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad officially registered a new Right-wing party under the name "Brave Israel" on Monday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel's general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026; illustrative
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026, as party members vote in the Likud primary elections to determine the party’s Knesset list ahead of the Israeli general elections.

Developments of the last week that could affect the approaching elections - opinion

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

Sohlberg allows Ben-Gvir to attend police event despite election campaigning concerns

MK Elazar Stern and Gadi Eisenkot.

Ex-Yesh Atid MK Elazar Stern joins Eisenkot's Yashar, after announcing resignation from Knesset


Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill his son, US launches new sanctions program against Islamic regime

Netanyahu discusses West Bank violence with security officials • Iran offers $10m. reward to kill Trump’s son • Israeli officials divided over claim that Iran smuggled weapons to Hezbollah

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

Israel’s political parties must make out-of-home care a national priority - opinion

National security is not only about borders, military strength, and weapons systems. It is also about whether a child removed from home has a stable adult waiting at the end of the day.

 THE FOSTER families provide loving, stable homes for children to recover from difficult situations (Illustrative).

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard joins Sharren Haskel's Israel First party ahead of elections

Haskel welcomed Pollard’s support, describing his decision to join the party as a significant boost for Israel First.

(L-R) Jonathan Pollard, MK Sharren Haskel, Roi Danino announce Pollard's addition to the Israel First party, August 23, 2026.

Israel strikes in Gaza's Khan Yunis, IDF kills terrorist who attempted to steal weapon in West Bank

IDF launches manhunt in pursuit of terrorist following Jericho stabbing attack • Rezaee: Iran made billions of dollars amid US blockade • Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran

Palestinians live among buildings destroyed during the recent war in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 31, 2026.

After the elections, Israel must repair the damage Netanyahu did to its US alliance - opinion

After decades of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the helm, a new government must immediately begin the process of repairing the damage caused.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 28, 2026.

Israel’s election is approaching, but candidates are offering slogans instead of policies - opinion

With roughly two months left until election day, it is time for the candidates who want to lead Israel to tell us what they actually intend to do, and how they plan to bring the country together.

A drone view of an election billboard by Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party depicting Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem and a text in Hebrew that reads "They Want Netanyahu to Lose, Don't let them Win."

IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon, Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish presence

Trump: US had total control over the "entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz" • IDF arrests three Palestinian suspects related to attack on Jewish West Bank hikers

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks to the press after visiting the grave of Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, August 21, 2026.

Pezeshkian claims Tehran in 'position of power' to end war despite blows to Iranian economy

Bessent: US will US will 'squash' Iranian economy, collapse 'murderous regime' • US planning to block Abbas from addressing UNGA in September

Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus on August 20, 2026.

The ‘anyone but Netanyahu’ coalition is not ready to lead - opinion

Millions of Israelis still respect Netanyahu, or credit him with accomplishments. They will not disappear after Election Day. They are not obstacles to democracy. They are part of Israel.

 President Isaac Herzog poses with the 37th government of Israel, December 29, 2022.

Ben-Gvir’s gallows spectacle gives Israel’s enemies ammunition- comment

Ben-Gvir said the facility would include viewing booths, just like those in the US , for the families of terror victims.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.