Israeli politics
The existential choice: Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison - opinion
As Israel heads to the 2026 elections, growing internal divisions may pose a greater threat than any external enemy.
Hadash elects former MK Yousef Jabareen as party chairman, ousting Ayman Odeh
Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week
Herzog warns Israel’s greatest internal threat is growing division at ‘Time to Talk’ conference
Bennett's 'repair team' reveals the lesson he learned from Lapid, his own scars - analysis
In the most recent Lazar Research survey, conducted on April 9, Bennett 2026 polled at 24 seats, just one behind Likud's 25, with the opposition bloc holding a 61-seat majority.
Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll
Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”
Israel to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says
Kisch's plan expands the existing framework called the “Summer Vacation School,” which is run by the Education Ministry and provides state-subsidized summer programs after the school year ends.
Likud backlash leads Netanyahu to replace Ziv Agmon with Edo Norden
"I’ve known Ziv for a long time, and I have never witnessed any sign of racism from him. On the contrary, quite the opposite," Netanyahu said.
Young Israeli voters shifting right, Netanyahu leads as preferred candidate - poll
A recent survey reveals a significant shift in young Israeli voters' political preferences, with a growing right-wing alignment and strong support for Netanyahu.
Knesset goes on recess after approving key war laws, death penalty
With elections to be held no later than October, the upcoming summer session, set to begin on May 10, is the government's last opportunity to pass legislation during its term.
Bennett draws coalition line: No government with those who do not serve - interview
“The next government will be based on a ‘covenant of those who serve,’" said Bennett. "Anyone who can be with me in a tank in Gaza can be with me in the government.”
Netanyahu, Bismuth to advance controversial haredi draft bill amid IDF manpower shortage
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Netanyahu announced that the draft bill would be “set aside” for the sake of national unity and would not be advanced during wartime.
Eisenkot on senior coalition member: “He should have stayed on Channel 12”
Eisenkot criticized the government’s conduct of the war at the Maariv Economic Conference, called for seeking an alternative leadership
Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls
Nearly four weeks into a war that has so far failed to achieve the toppling of Iran's clerical rulers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly looking to stave off early elections.
