Israel Elections

Democrats to recommend Eisenkot for prime minister ahead of meeting with Herzog

Party chairman Yair Golan has called for the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu to form a coalition with the Arab parties.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

'Dark cloud over results': Netanyahu questions Sohlberg's decision over election interference case

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen at his party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, October 28, 2026

Democrats to recommend Eisenkot for PM, Netanyahu issues statement supporting Shas's Arye Deri

Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg attends a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on petitions seeking to overturn the election of attorney Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, June 18, 2026.

Foreign interference suspicions don’t undermine election's integrity, CEC chief Sohlberg says


European Jewish leaders warn Knesset election could trigger new EU sanctions, surge in antisemitism

“We have been working under the radar with many friendly foreign ministers in Europe to persuade them to block the sanctions until we know what the election will bring,” Muzicant said.

A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag as protesters face police amid smoke during clashes following a protest against the rising cost of living in Bologna, Italy, October 17, 2026.

Eisenkot's Yashar warns Sport 5 to avoid making Netanyahu's presence 'prominent' during soccer game

The party also wants production, editing, and broadcasting teams to be instructed in advance to switch camera shots or cut away from a segment in real time when necessary.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

Benny Gantz pulls out of election race, eight days before Israelis head to the polls

Gantz's Blue and White party has consistently polled below the electoral threshold • Former defense minister vows to continue efforts to form a unity government

Benny Gantz at The Jerusalem Post studio, August 3, 2026.

Liberman, think again: Your games could save Netanyahu - opinion

With the opposition positioned to end Netanyahu's rule, Avigdor Liberman's rejection of Arab parliamentary support threatens to turn a historic opportunity into a devastating defeat.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

'Why take a chance?' Trump backs Netanyahu, wants good relationship to continue

"I decided to express support for Netanyahu because we have a good relationship, and that we will continue to do good things together," Trump told N12.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025

Israel Election 2026: What does Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud stand for?

"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Israel could face a hostile US president after Trump leaves office, Netanyahu warns

Netanyahu raised concerns about how the next Israeli prime minister would manage relations with a potentially hostile US administration.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a presentation of Israel’s national security doctrine, in Jerusalem, October 18, 2026

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in four polls, but neither bloc secures Knesset majority - poll

With 10 days until the election, four recent polls show Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party ahead of Likud, while the Zionist opposition and Netanyahu's bloc remain virtually tied.

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli TV host calls Gadi Eisenkot a 'monkey', alleges behind-the-scenes control

During the discussion, Magal said, "He's a monkey, he's a monkey. Are you impressed by the fact that he's Mizrahi?"

 Israeli radio presenter Yinon Magal attends the Muni Expo 2024 conference in Tel Aviv, on June 10, 2024

Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections

Yair Golan raised concerns over Shin Bet chief David Zini's ability to protect Israel's upcoming elections, accusing him of failing to address Qatargate and Jewish terrorism in the West Bank.

Yair Golan saying he does not rule out forming a coalition with the haredi parties, as long as the Religious Zionist Party, Otzma Yehudit, and the Likud are not there – a position that surprised many. Here, the party leader leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on Monday.