Israel Elections 2026

Opposition bloc secures majority in its first Knesset vote, Yashar MK to head key committee

The Eisenkot bloc secured a 63-50 victory in the first vote of the new Knesset, gaining a majority on a key committee that will shape parliamentary appointments and legislation.

Members of Knesset vote in the organizing committee on November 11, 2026.
Democrats leader MK Yair Golan speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Eisenkot's bloc divided as Golan eyes minority gov't with Arab support, Bennett stays silent

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on November 10, 2026.

Knesset forms Eisenkot bloc-led transitional committees as gov't remains without coalition

The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Religious Jews, West Bank residents over-represented among Knesset members


Burning the storehouses: The change bloc's suicidal crusade against Netanyahu - opinion

History stands as a severe, unyielding warning of what happens when internal factions allow raw hatred to dictate their actions.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, speaks to the Jerusalem Post ahead of elections in September 2026.

Netanyahu: Israel will soon face pressure to accept nuclear Iran, must form unity gov't

The prime minister also added that Israel can be expected to be pressured to "retreat from its monumental achievements and from the major progress made regarding security zones."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Gadi Eisenkot talks like a tyrant: Form a coalition or give over the mandate - opinion

Eisenkot wants to undo the past four years of right-wing governance. This is why he uses emergency language. Israel is in less of an emergency today than at any point in the last three years.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and President Isaac Herzog, November 7, 2026.

Record number of female MKs sworn in at ceremony for Israel's 26th Knesset

Initiative CEO Yael Yechieli said that achieving 50% female representation in government "will be part of the healing process for the State of Israel."

Landscaping crews prepare for the swearing-in ceremony for Israel's 26th Knesset, November 9, 2026.

Netanyahu in 'panic' over possibility of Eisenkot becoming prime minister, former aide says

Former Netanyahu adviser Nir Hefetz claimed that panic is a major factor in the PM's's decision-making and that he could be more willing to compromise as Eisenkot advances toward forming a coalition.

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

WATCH: Israel's 26th Knesset sworn in as Eisenkot's bloc moves to assert control

Herzog to Knesset: Israelis are 'thirsty for routine, security, and tranquility' • 'Allegiance to Hamas': Ben-Gvir disrupts Joint List leader's Jabareen pledge of allegiance

The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Netanyahu confidant Eshel repeatedly inquired with Ra'am's Abbas about Eisenkot coalition - report

One of the first occasions on which Eshel made contact with Abbas, N12 reported, was to ask him about whether he would back Eisenkot in a vote over the draft law.

Natan Eshel attends the Jerusalem Day celebration at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem, May 20, 2012.

Lists and leadership in Israel politics: Where are all the women? - opinion

Women make up approximately half of Israel’s population but remain far from equally represented in the country’s most influential decision-making bodies.

MKs Pnina Tameno-Shete and Sharren Haskel.

Netanyahu calls for all Zionist opposition parties to join him in unified government

Netanyahu said any Zionist party could join him in the government and that he was not eliminating anyone, while also saying that he, as the head of the largest party, should lead it.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Likud’s election headquarters, where his confidence in his party’s support contrasted with polls that had consistently underestimated Likud’s strength.

Shin Bet using arrests to intimidate Arab citizens, released journalist Abu Shehadeh warns

Following his release after five days in Shin Bet custody, journalist Abd Abu Shehadeh told 103FM that his arrest was intended to intimidate Arab citizens and journalists.

Journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh is greeted by his wife in Jaffa, following his release from police custody at a police station in Petah Tikva. November 8, 2026.