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Israel or Judea, democracy or religion: What the 2026 election was really about - opinion

The 2026 elections raised a fundamental question about whether Israel can reconcile its Jewish national identity with equal political citizenship.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas.
Protesters demonstrate outside the President’s Residence in Jerusalem during consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties following the elections to the 26th Knesset. Some demonstrators call for the formation of a national unity government, while others oppose a coaliti

Ben-Gvir calls out opposition leaders over talks with UTJ, Eisenkot warns democracy at risk

Ra'am party head MK Mansour Abbas leads a faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 29, 2026.

Bereaved families' forum seeks Shin Bet probe into alleged Ra'am voter-tracking app

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.

Eisenkot warns current government harms democracy, Ben-Gvir mocks rumors UTJ might join opposition


Herzog announces mandate to be awarded Sunday as he works to bring 'good, stable gov't' for Israel

Liberman said to open door for haredi parties to join gov't • Opposition also seeks to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of alleged Likud plot

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Shoresh analysis: Israel risks wasting Arab citizens' potential by excluding parties from gov't

Ben-David argues that the political debate over Arab parties’ participation in government overlooks changes already taking place within Arab society.

Israeli security forces stand guard as Israeli Arabs, including Arab politicians, take part in a march commemorating the events of October 2000, in the northern Israeli city of Arraba, October 3, 2026.

CEC ratifies election results as A-G, Shin Bet feud over foreign interference investigation

Former Joint List head Odeh among suspects in foreign funding case; Arab leaders slam Zini over 'politicized probe,' Likud attacks A-G over delay

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

RZP-Zehut, Shas back Netanyahu, Yisrael Beytenu backs Eisenkot as Herzog ends first consultations

A-G denies request to interrogate senior Arab party MKs • Zehut's Feiglin calls for new elections, claims Knesset 'illegitimate'

President Isaac Herzog receiving the official results of the 26th Knesset election, November 4, 2026.

A-G denies Zini's request to interrogate Arab party senior lawmakers, says evidence needed

Likud released a response to the A-G's decision later on Tuesday, accusing her of "attempting to conceal the truth from the citizens of Israel."

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset on June 9, 2026.

Court releases sixth Ra’am vote-buying suspect as Likud’s 'stolen election' allegations unravel

The releases follow judicial criticism of the investigation, but the courts have reached different conclusions about the need to keep individual suspects in custody. 

Ballot slip for the Ra'am party.

Eisenkot must seize the mandate and form a government without Netanyahu - opinion

Together, we can bring about a new age of renaissance and flourishing for our people and all the citizens of Israel. A unified Israel can again serve as “a light unto all the nations.”

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen gesturing to the crowd following the 2026 elections October 27, 2026.

A-G denies request to interrogate senior Arab party MKs amid election interference accusations

Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of attempting to undermine public trust in election result • Zehut's Feiglin calls for new elections, claims Knesset 'illegitimate'

Shin Bet chief David Zini and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attend a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 Massacre, marking three years since the Hamas attack, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026.

Israel's leaders may not accept Arab parties even if required for coalition, IDI president says

At least two Arab parties, Hadash and Ta’al, have indicated a willingness to set some of their agenda aside to help change Israel’s current leadership.

A protester holds a placard during a demonstration near the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 31, 2026.

Netanyahu calls on parties who oppose terrorism to form ‘broad national gov't,’ open to discussion

“The Israeli public does not want a government that depends on Ra'am and the Joint List, parties that support terrorism and reject the existence of the Jewish state,” Netanyahu wrote.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.