Bezalel Smotrich
RZP, Shas recommend Netanyahu in mandate talks with Herzog, Yisrael Beytenu backs Eisenkot
The consultations began with a delegation from Religious Zionist Party after a delay caused by a security screening machine that triggered an alert while screening visitors.
Several parties declare who they will recommend for PM ahead of presidential consultations
IDF ends controversial Hebron operation after days of terror probe, forced evacuations
Israel cannot defeat extremism by embracing it - opinion
Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks
Netanyahu met Ben-Gvir and Smotrich as opposition leaders held separate talks. Eisenkot accused Likud of undermining the vote, while Lapid urged patience.
Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu'
The Shin Bet launched the investigation following a directive issued by Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg, citing "severe suspicions... regarding improper influence."
Netanyahu eyes unity government with Eisenkot as Likud considers alternative coalition arrangements
Sources close to Netanyahu are promoting a plan to bring Eisenkot into a unity government, potentially offering him a rotation as prime minister while excluding the ultra-Orthodox parties.
Trump says he saved Netanyahu from crushing election defeat - now, he wants influence - analysis
From Gaza to Syria and Lebanon, Trump wants an Israeli government that advances his regional ambitions, even if it means sidelining Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
Trump wants Ben-Gvir, Smotrich out of Israel's next government, US sources tell 'Post'
According to the sources, Trump believes settler violence is undermining his regional vision and making it more difficult to implement.
Ben-Gvir, Smotrich's parties set to win combined 13 seats in 2026 Israeli election
Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party added former Likud MK Gotliv to its slate, while RZP ran in a technical bloc with Zehut, led by Moshe Feiglin, in an effort to help clear the electoral threshold.
Arab voter turnout surges past 2022 figures as haredi strongholds lag behind
In Umm al-Fahm, turnout reached 56.1% by 6 p.m., compared with a final turnout of 51.33% in 2022, an increase of 4.77 percentage points, with several hours of voting still remaining.
Israel’s election system puts coalition deals ahead of voter choice - opinion
Israel’s proportional representation system gives voters a voice, but coalition deals often determine who governs. Is it time for reform?
Right-leaning voters in Jerusalem share core values for future gov't but split over who should lead
Some voters interviewed in Jerusalem reflected that shift. “I just know I don’t want Bibi,” said a woman in Mahane Yehuda who is leaning toward Bennett, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.
Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government
Some of the measures were planned in cooperation with the Bank of Israel. The next government will be responsible for implementing the policy.
