Elections
In unity government push, Netanyahu bets Israel's political boycott is beginning to crack
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: PM Netanyahu’s emerging campaign is built around a simple proposition: The political boycott against him is losing its rationale, and a broader coalition is again possible.
Netanyahu, Likud could win more seats apart than together, but would weaken coalition - poll
Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next
Can Israel remain Jewish and democratic without Arab parties in government? - opinion
A complete lack of statesmanship: Rabello affair reveals Netanyahu's enduring blind spot - opinion
Despite what many perceive as a troubling departure from statesmanlike conduct, Netanyahu’s political standing has remained relatively stable.
Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll
This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.
Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says
Last month, Reuters reported that French authorities suspected BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three candidates from the hard-left France Unbowed party (LFI).
Arab parties move to reestablish Joint List without Ra’am after disagreements with Abbas
Polls have shown that if the Arab parties were to run together, they would receive more seats than they would obtain in a separate run.
Sullivan vs. Sullivan: Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent
It was alleged, Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom wrote, that Sullivan intended to "confuse or deceive" voters seeking to re-elect Sullivan by mistakenly voting for him instead.
'Does he want to continue?' Trump questions Netanyahu's candidacy in upcoming Knesset elections
"He's had an amazing career," Trump said. "Does he want to continue? Because, you know, he's a wartime prime minister."
Free Palestine party seeks to finalize registry for New Zealand elections
The “Free Palestine” party in New Zealand is seeking to register for the 2026 elections, running on a platform calling for the dismantling of Israel.
Most Israelis oppose ending Iran war under current terms as faith in Trump sees decline - poll
Additionally, most Israelis oppose ending the war with Iran under current conditions, while a majority also say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not run in the next Knesset election.
Explaining Israel's elections: Ten scenarios Israelis should prepare for in 2026 - opinion
There could be five races again with no coalition formed, as we had before, and we might end up staying in election mode for quite some time.
Ending the Gaza war requires Palestinian elections and a regional security framework - opinion
The region does not need another slogan. It needs a new path.
