Elections

The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis

Fifty-nine candidates competed for 18 seats on the Central Committee, while 456 members competed for 80 seats on the Revolutionary Council, which serves as the movement's parliament.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with Russian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.
Hamas terrorists look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the so-called "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire in Gaza City November 12, 2025.

Hamas leadership elections end without political leader selection, promises future vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds his head during a ceremony at Mount Herzl, May 14, 2026

Regardless of election results, voters must let the government govern - editorial

AN AI-GENERATED cartoon illustration depicting Israeli political leaders in a boxing ring, ready to contest the elections. Figures representing the haredim and Israeli Arabs are on the sides, reflecting the author’s belief that they do not follow the consensus regarding support for the state.

The existential choice: Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison - opinion


Likud political storm: Netanyahu's demand for reserved spots sparks tension

The unusual threat could shake up the list and push a significant number of ministers and MKs out of their positions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025.

Palestinian municipal vote reveals shift toward pragmatism, accountability - opinion

Palestinian local elections revealed a stronger-than-expected turnout despite boycott calls, signaling a shift toward accountable governance.

A Palestinian woman is seen voting in local elections, in Gaza, last month.

Sharon Sharabi, brother of ex-hostage Eli Sharabi, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu

“Avigdor Liberman is a true right-wing leader, and the only one in the political system who was not part of the conception," Sharabi said upon joining the party.

Sharon Sharabi (left), brother of former Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi, and Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman (right).

Hezbollah chief rejects direct talks with Israel, says move would 'serve Netanyahu and Trump'

In a lengthy statement, Qassem accused Israel of systematically violating the ceasefire, claiming it had breached the agreement “more than ten thousand times.”

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers an address from an unknown location, Jan. 27.

Bennett, Eisenkot lead PM suitability polling ahead of Netanyahu - poll

In last week's poll, conducted before the announcement of the Together Party, Bennett and Lapid together held 31 seats. Results of today's poll show a three-seat drop, leaving them at 28 seats.

Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot at a march for conscripting haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews into the IDF, in Jerusalem, January 15, 2026; illustrative.

Graham Platner becomes presumptive Dem. nominee as opponent Janet Mills drops out of race

The political neophyte's anti-Israel rhetoric and past Nazi tattoo have caused concern among Jewish groups.

U.S. senatorial candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on Oct. 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine. Platner, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an oyster farmer, is running for the seat held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).

Elections Committee head Orly Ades steps down after 16 years, half a year before Knesset elections

Ades resigned despite Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg's request that she remain in her position after the upcoming elections.

Central Elections Committee director-general Orly Ades

Bennett unveils ‘Israeli Renaissance’ plan, says alliance will replace Netanyahu - exclusive

Bennett unveiled in a Wednesday interview with The Jerusalem Post his plan to bring one million new olim to Israel over the next decade.

Naftali Bennett

Lapid offers to concede second spot on joint list with Bennett to bring Eisenkot in

The invitation follows Sunday’s announcement by Bennett and Lapid of their new unified party, Together, during which they also publicly called on Eisenkot to join them.

Opposition Leader and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during a press conference announcing a joint list named “Together” ahead of upcoming elections, to be led by Bennett, in Herzliya, central Israel, April 26, 2026.

The next Knesset should belong to those who choose to serve - editorial

The covenant is not a left-wing or right-wing idea. It is a Zionist idea. It says, in its simplest form, that those who govern Israel must come from communities that serve it.

THE KNESSET during a meeting on December 24, 2025.