2026 Israeli Elections
Netanyahu shares AI-generated image of nuclear explosion in Tel Aviv, two days before election
The prime minister's Instagram post, warning of Iran's nuclear threat, drew criticism from opposition leaders Yair Golan and Gadi Eisenkot, who accused him of using fear as an election tactic.
October 7 victims' families to hold 'Remember them at the voting booth' rallies on Election Day
Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman calls for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich to be excluded from next government
After Netanyahu meets police chief, Israel's elections head warns against vote interference
Benny Gantz pulls out of election race, eight days before Israelis head to the polls
Gantz's Blue and White party has consistently polled below the electoral threshold • Former defense minister vows to continue efforts to form a unity government
'I love you': Ben-Gvir confronts Netanyahu over efforts to keep him out of government
Despite their close partnership throughout the current government's term, Netanyahu appears to be distancing himself from Ben-Gvir ahead of the upcoming elections.
IDF restricts soldiers' leave, increases its numbers ahead of Knesset elections
In addition to the leave restriction, the IDF will also bolster its numbers across a wide range of units and brigades, particularly in the West Bank, Zamir said.
Some 30% of Israeli voters are undecided, while 39% say nothing could change their mind - poll
According to KAN, when voters head to the polls, they are most concerned about the economy (34%) and national security (32%).
Israel Election 2026: What does Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud stand for?
"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"
Israel could face a hostile US president after Trump leaves office, Netanyahu warns
Netanyahu raised concerns about how the next Israeli prime minister would manage relations with a potentially hostile US administration.
Ben-Gvir claims Netanyahu's office pledged to EU countries that he would not be in coalition
The PMO has "officially pledged to a number of countries in the European Union that Ben-Gvir will not be part of the next government," the national security minister claimed.
Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, warns US could face Iran alone if PM loses
Trump endorses PM nine days before the October 27 election, says Netanyahu "will never let you down" • US president suggests alternative leaders would leave Washington to face Iran alone
'I am very worried': Netanyahu unsure about victory in Israeli election, says he will not retire
Netanyahu also criticized his political rivals, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Liberman, claiming that a government led by them would depend on the support of Arab parties.
Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in four polls, but neither bloc secures Knesset majority - poll
With 10 days until the election, four recent polls show Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party ahead of Likud, while the Zionist opposition and Netanyahu's bloc remain virtually tied.
