2026 Israeli Elections
Katz says opposition will bear blame for future attacks on Israel after ignoring warnings
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Katz's "reckless and hysterical statement is a gift to Israel’s enemies,” and accused the government of failing to eradicate Hamas or bring down Iran.
Shin Bet removes social media accounts over claims of foreign interference in upcoming election
Smotrich says Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir previously backed Knesset coalition with Ra'am that he shut down
Winter vows to block haredi draft ultimatum to Netanyahu, says People of Israel will stay in race
Netanyahu does not need 61 Knesset seats to win Israel's election - he needs 55 - analysis
Likud officials believe another election could hurt Bennett politically, potentially making an agreement with Netanyahu a more attractive option.
Israelis favor Netanyahu, Eisenkot debate as poll shows PM's bloc ahead - poll
Support for the debate stood at 38% among respondents planning to vote for Likud, according to KAN, compared with 80% among those intending to vote for Eisenkot's Yashar party.
Bennett backtracks after sarcastically suggesting Netanyahu could serve as minister in future gov't
"Anyone who saw my statements today understood they were meant to [be] absurd," Bennett said.
Israel’s election race remains deadlocked as Ben-Gvir releases prison footage
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
'The Prime Ministers': New book covers Begin, the ‘Altalena,’ and the October 27 election - review
Israelis vote on October 27, at the end of only the second Knesset since 1988 to serve a full term – the other 13 having dissolved early.
Eisenkot leads Netanyahu, but both blocs without clear path to 61-seat majority - poll
The polling average puts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc, including Ofer Winter's People of Israel party, and the Zionist opposition at approximately 52 seats each.
'Bibi can kiss my ass': Ofer Winter says his support for Netanyahu is not unconditional
Winter further described himself as a "public servant," saying that he fights "for a path, not for a party."
Israel Election 2026: What does Naftali Bennett’s B’Yachad stand for?
“If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?”
Gantz announces he will continue campaign, despite polling below electoral threshold
If presenting the State of Israel with what it truly needs is called 'humiliating myself,' then I am prepared to humiliate myself," Gantz said.
Haifa mayor demands parties commit to shutting down city's petrochemical industry by 2029
Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav urged parties to commit to closing the Haifa Bay petrochemical industry by 2029, citing security threats and health risks.
