Israel Elections 2026

Sohlberg: Election suspicions have not developed into evidence, but inquiry must continue

“The investigation is ongoing. Classified information has been presented that has not yet developed into actual evidence, and may not; time will tell,” Sohlberg wrote.

Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, presents the official results of Israel’s 26th Knesset elections to Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, November 4, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot at a ceremony following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset at the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026.

Eisenkot meets Netanyahu for two-hour security briefing amid tensions over potential Iran strikes

The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Israel's 26th Knesset has an opportunity to get to work - editorial

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.

Shin Bet claims new evidence in foreign election interference probe despite police findings


WATCH: Israel's 26th Knesset sworn in as Eisenkot's bloc moves to assert control

Herzog to Knesset: Israelis are 'thirsty for routine, security, and tranquility' • 'Allegiance to Hamas': Ben-Gvir disrupts Joint List leader's Jabareen pledge of allegiance

The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Netanyahu confidant Eshel repeatedly inquired with Ra'am's Abbas about Eisenkot coalition - report

One of the first occasions on which Eshel made contact with Abbas, N12 reported, was to ask him about whether he would back Eisenkot in a vote over the draft law.

Natan Eshel attends the Jerusalem Day celebration at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem, May 20, 2012.

Lists and leadership in Israel politics: Where are all the women? - opinion

Women make up approximately half of Israel’s population but remain far from equally represented in the country’s most influential decision-making bodies.

MKs Pnina Tameno-Shete and Sharren Haskel.

Netanyahu calls for all Zionist opposition parties to join him in unified government

Netanyahu said any Zionist party could join him in the government and that he was not eliminating anyone, while also saying that he, as the head of the largest party, should lead it.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Likud’s election headquarters, where his confidence in his party’s support contrasted with polls that had consistently underestimated Likud’s strength.

Shin Bet using arrests to intimidate Arab citizens, released journalist Abu Shehadeh warns

Following his release after five days in Shin Bet custody, journalist Abd Abu Shehadeh told 103FM that his arrest was intended to intimidate Arab citizens and journalists.

Journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh is greeted by his wife in Jaffa, following his release from police custody at a police station in Petah Tikva. November 8, 2026.

Likud officials ‘hope for a miracle’ as haredi parties weigh joining Eisenkot government - analysis

As Netanyahu works to block an Eisenkot government, Likud officials concede privately that if UTJ gets an acceptable draft arrangement, “all that remains is to put our trust in God.”

UTJ delegation meets in the President's Residence, Jerusalem, ahead of consultations with President Herzog, November 5, 2026.

With both countries' elections concluded, can Israel reset its US ties? - editorial

It won’t be a surprise if we discover, with Netanyahu potentially out of the picture, that he wasn’t really the problem but just a convenient scapegoat for widespread anti-Israel sentiment.

An American flag against a larger Israeli flag background.

Eisenkot, Netanyahu have 'very similar views,' Trump says, suggests both would support him

"I guess he said very nice things about me. He says he loves Trump, but I don’t know. I haven’t seen what’s happening,” the president added, referring to Eisenkot.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 8, 2026.

Shas weighs support for Eisenkot government as haredi parties seek solution to draft crisis

UTJ could pave the way for Shas to join an Eisenkot coalition, acting as its "Shabbos goy" while the Sephardi haredi party seeks to avoid alienating pro-Netanyahu voters.

A Shas party campaign poster. October 25, 2026

What is Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan, and could it break the coalition deadlock? - explainer

Liberman's 2018 haredi draft plan is back in focus. How does it compare to Bismuth's bill on recruitment quotas, sanctions, and IDF manpower needs?

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.