Israel Elections 2026

Middle Israel: Netanyahu's Likud list for the Israeli election highlights PM's cowardice - opinion

Following Likud’s primaries, the party’s new list faces criticism for reflecting Netanyahu’s leadership style and prioritizing political survival rather than the national interest.

Campaign materials of candidates who ran in yesterday’s Likud primary elections are seen in Jerusalem, August 18, 2026
Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion

Amid reports that the Shas Party could be willing to sit with him in government, Yashar Party head Gadi Eisenkot did not rule out that option entirely. Here, Eisenkot attends the Sagi Laws for Equality Confrence at the Peres Center in Jaffa earlier this week.

Eisenkot leaps ahead as Likud support falters, projected to win 26 Knesset seats - poll

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Editor's Notes: In era of Jewish uncertainty, Israel must rework its relationship with Diaspora


Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad enters politics with new party ahead of elections

Haddad has held talks with potential political partners, including Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter, a controversial figure on the Right, as he weighs his options.

Yoseph Haddad, an Arab-Israeli advocacy activist and CEO of the Together Vouch for Each Other association at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, on February 25, 2024.

Likud election billboard puts Mamdani alongside Erdogan, Khamenei, and Qassem as Israel's enemies

The billboard features superimposed images of Mamdani, Khamenei, Qassem, and Erdogan, and reads: “They want Netanyahu to lose; don’t let them win.”

A Likud billboard with Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem on August 16, 2026.

Knesset asks High Court to unfreeze budget transfers approved during election recess

Ahead of Tuesday's hearing, the Knesset argued that Ohana lawfully authorized the disputed Finance Committee meeting despite opposition objections.

 The High Court of Justice in Jerusalem

How a Jewish ex-police probes chief could revive Mansour Abbas as Israeli Arab kingmaker - analysis

In an official statement last week, Ra’am’s chairman Mansour Abbas and Segalovitz said they had met and held a “cordial and positive” discussion about the possibility of Segalovitz joining Ra’am.

Yoav Segalovitz, former deputy public security minister attends Internal security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on November 8, 2021

Despite Israeli election polls, PM's aide assured Trump that Netanyahu is winning - report

At the time of the meeting, the coalition bloc had 49 predicted Knesset seats, according to a Maariv poll - 12 short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump in the White House, July 28, 2026.

The lie of apartheid: The 2026 Israel election is a display of the country's diversity - opinion

Regardless of the final outcome of this election, it looks like this race could finally bury the apartheid myth about Israel.

MANSOUR ABBAS attends a plenum session at the Knesset’s assembly hall in Jerusalem last month.

As he pushes for ultra-Orthodox draft, Moti Leitner aims to put the Haredi Public on a new path

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Moti Leitner, head of the new Haredi Public Party, wants to encourage mandatory service and introduce core curriculum studies in ultra-Orthodox schools.

MOTI LEITNER, deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh and founder of the Haredi Public Party, at the ‘Jerusalem Post’ studio this week. Leitner argues that ‘those who aren’t studying must take responsibility’ by serving in the IDF or doing national service, while preserving full-time Torah study for select few

Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats as Likud drops behind Eisenkot's Yashar once more - poll

The survey also examined a scenario in which three Arab parties - Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad - run together, while Yoav Segalovich joins Ra'am in the party's second slot. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Ra’am leader Abbas confirms talks over ex-Yesh Atid MK joining Arab party slate

A former Yesh Atid MK is in talks to join an Arab party slate, as Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas confirms positive discussions aimed at making Ra’am a viable coalition partner.

MK Yoav Segalovich attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 28, 2026.

Likud MKs remain barred from district primary slots after Supreme Court appeal is withdrawn

It does not affect the eight positions that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been authorized to fill with candidates of his choosing. The primary vote is currently scheduled for Monday.

Likud MK Afif Abed attends a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on whether incumbent Likud Knesset members can run in the party's district-based primary races, August 12, 2026