Israel Elections 2026
Eisenkot leaps ahead as Likud support falters, projected to win 26 Knesset seats - poll
The findings come from a poll conducted for Maariv by Lazar Research, headed by Dr. Menachem Lazar, in cooperation with the Panel4All online respondents panel.
Editor's Notes: In era of Jewish uncertainty, Israel must rework its relationship with Diaspora
'I can unite the camps': Gantz tells 'Post' that gov. should exclude radicals, Ben-Gvir - interview
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef to lead Shas, participate in launch conference with Deri's approval - report
Nearly three-quarters of Arab-Israelis want new political leadership ahead of elections, poll finds
A new survey published Wednesday found that 74% of respondents believe Arab society urgently needs new public figures and leadership, amid political divisions ahead of the Knesset elections.
Likud fears new right-wing parties, alliances could split vote below electoral threshold - analysis
Senior Likud officials have urged Netanyahu to consider reserving a spot for Haddad on the Likud list in order to prevent him from joining Winter and creating another force to Likud's right.
Eisenkot's Yashar party takes one seat lead over Likud following Monday's primaries - poll
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party emerged as the largest party with 24 seats following Monday's contentious Likud primary, with the opposition bloc leading the coalition 57 seats to 52.
Huckabee urges Israel to act on settler ‘terrorism,’ warns Iran over nuclear program
Huckabee further discussed the issues of Israel's elections and the war in Gaza, emphasizing his support for Israel's right to defend itself.
Likud officials push Netanyahu to reserve spot for Yoseph Haddad amid Ofer Winter party concerns
Likud officials fear that a new right-wing party led by Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter could split the bloc’s vote, particularly if it fails to cross the electoral threshold.
Netanyahu comes out on top in Likud primaries, but voters want more - analysis
In Netanyahu’s Likud, reaching the top of the list is only half the challenge. The other half is remaining there without appearing too eager to reach for the crown.
Tropper, Hendel rule out joining any Netanyahu government, seeks Zionist coalition in 2026 election
Tropper said he would not provide Netanyahu with the 61 seats needed to secure a Knesset majority, arguing that such a government would rely on non-Zionist forces.
Likud officials pressuring Netanyahu to move Avi Dichter into realistic party position using 'swap'
This message is now being conveyed to Netanyahu primarily because of Dichter's status as a former Shin Bet chief and concerns that Likud could enter the election without a senior security figure.
Israel Election 2026: What does Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist Party stand for?
"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"
Netanyahu's new list: Eli Cohen wins top slot in tense Likud primaries
Amir Ohana, Yariv Levin, Miri Regev, and Ofir Katz round out Likud's new top five • May Golan, Gila Gamliel, Idit Silman, and Avi Dichter among lawmakers expected to drop out of Knesset
