Israel Elections

New Bennett-Lapid party weakens compared to separate runs, Netanyahu maintains lead - poll

The poll marks a shift after four consecutive surveys in which the opposition bloc held 61 seats without relying on Arab parties. It now falls to 59 seats, while the coalition rises from 49 to 51.

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Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid launch their 'Together' party, combining Knesset election lists, April 26, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

Members of Israel's Right in talks to form new party as alternative to Likud

The initiative, informally described as “Likud B,” is being advanced by right-wing figures, many of whom have had strained relations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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AVI DABUSH (left) sits alongside Democrats Party leader Yair Golan and MK Naama Lazimi (Democrats).

Head of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries

The left-wing Democrats Party is composed of the Labor and Meretz parties, which merged in 2024. Dabush is expected to run for one of the reserved Meretz slots on the party’s list.

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Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party, speaks during the party’s launch event ahead of the 2026 general elections, at Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha near Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.

Reservists Party vows to form Zionist government, discusses potential alliance with Gantz

The Reservists Party is working toward a Zionist government, with talks underway for a potential alliance with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Religious Zionism to merge with Jewish Home

Jewish Home has millions of shekel in debt, which the joint party will now share the burden of together.

AUGUST 3, 2023ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen at a meeting of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2023.

Israeli election poll: Blue and White party leads as coalition struggles to gain majority

According to the survey, the Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz continues to lead with 28 mandates.

JUNE 26, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
Premier candidates: Benny Gantz, Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid.

Netanyahu-led coalition would lose majority if elections held now - poll

If elections were held today, the Likud would receive less than 30 mandates, while Benny Gantz leads suitability ratings for the position of Prime Minister.

MARCH 28, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
Leader of the National Unity Party MK Benny Gantz speaks during a faction meeting of the National Unity Party at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2023

On this day: First ever election to the Knesset held in 1949

David Ben-Gurion won the elections and became Israel's first prime minister and Chaim Weizmann became Israel's first president.

JANUARY 25, 2023ByNOA FEIGENBAUM
The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Israel's electoral system only harms the country - opinion

The ballots cast by a mere 700,000 voters will now dictate the policies and conduct of the Israeli government in the years to come vis-a-vis its 10 million citizens and, indeed, the entire world.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByLIOR AKERMAN
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting, this past Sunday. Prime ministers who head large parties are required to succumb to policies that do not tally with the desires or needs of most citizens, says the writer.

Will the Ukraine War end in 2023?

MIDDLE ISRAEL: 2022 will be remembered for the blows it dealt Russian imperialism, Western populism, and Iranian Islamism.

DECEMBER 23, 2022ByAMOTZ ASA-EL
UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskiy awards a Ukrainian service member at a position in the frontline town of Bakhmut, in Donetsk region, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, on December 20.

Israel's Netanyahu has multiple battles ahead to regain control

INSIDE POLITICS: Benjamin Netanyahu had a tough time forming an Israeli coalition. He still has multiple political challenges ahead.

DECEMBER 23, 2022ByTAL SHALEV
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU has formed a government but it will not be one that is easy to manage.

Jpost at 90: Inside an Israeli newsroom on Election Day

Ninety years after The Jerusalem Post newspaper was launched, how would its founder view coverage of Election Day 2022?

DECEMBER 2, 2022BySTEVE LINDE
‘THE JERUSALEM POST’ newsroom: active and interesting.

Israel's US friends need to stop worrying about election results - opinion

Israel is in no great moral existential danger. We have not become a nation other than what you believe or aspire us to be.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022ByDOUGLAS ALTABEF
Far-right Israeli lawmakers Itamar Ben Gvir, center, and Bezalel Smotrich, right, attend the swearing-in ceremony for the new Israeli parliament, at the Knesset, or parliament, in Jerusalem, November 15, 2022.

Israel's Netanyahu sets Wednesday deadline for gov’t formation

Likud, Otzma Yehudit find common ground as talks to form a new government continue

NOVEMBER 17, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli designate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the swearing-in ceremony for the new Israeli parliament the 25th Knesset in Jerusalem, November 15, 2022.