Israel Elections 2026
Eisenkot takes control of Knesset, but speaker pick may complicate government formation - analysis
Eisenkot has the votes to reshape the Knesset, but his choice of Matan Kahana for speaker could complicate efforts to bring haredi parties into a governing coalition.
Opposition bloc secures majority in its first Knesset vote, Yashar MK to head key committee
Eisenkot's bloc divided as Golan eyes minority gov't with Arab support, Bennett stays silent
Knesset forms Eisenkot bloc-led transitional committees as gov't remains without coalition
Israel cannot defeat extremism by embracing it - opinion
Israel’s Jewish identity should never be an excuse to deny equality to Arab citizens. And equality for Arab citizens should not require abandoning the Jewish national character of the state.
By excluding Arab citizens, Netanyahu's rivals may hand him another term - opinion
It is bad enough to discover that Jews can be every bit as racist as anyone else. But where is common sense? Where is political logic?
Fitch warns: Political deadlock threatens Israel's credit rating
The international rating agency warns that the lack of a majority to form a government will lead to the dissolution of the Knesset and repeat elections in April.
A plea from one American Jew to another: Vote Democrat, no matter what they say - opinion
I understand how much it hurts to hear a Democrat speak negatively about Israel. But no matter how much we care about Israel, this is bigger than that.
Joint List MK investigated on suspicion of receiving Qatari funding during Israel's 2026 elections
At this stage, investigators noted that they have no evidence of what the money was actually used for. It is also unclear what piece of evidence suggests the funds originated from Qatar.
Netanyahu ally says Trump, Herzog could serve as guarantors for unity gov't with Eisenkot
Biton also warned that the opposition's attempt to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana before a coalition is established would be a "declaration of war.”
Everyone expected a political shift, but the market got a surprise
Deadlock heightened uncertainty, strengthening the dollar and slowing stocks. An economic "New Deal" is urgent, because when the economy stalls, the average citizen pays big time.
Herzog calls on political leaders to demonstrate flexibility ahead of coalition negotiations
The Joint List and Ra'am are expected to recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister during consultations with President Isaac Herzog, a senior Joint List official told Walla on Sunday.
Netanyahu must not be allowed to lead Israel through another Iran war, Golan says
Since the elections, Golan has been outspoken about his desire to participate in a government that includes the Arab parties.
Opposition leaders move to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana before forming government - report
At the same time, Arab party leaders expressed that they were insulted not to have been asked to take part in the opposition bloc's negotiations for the next government.
