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


Yashar's Eisenkot to receive mandate to form new government, president announces

Should all attempts to form a government fail, the Knesset would be dissolved, and another election would be held.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and President Isaac Herzog, November 7, 2026.

Voices from the Arab Press: Why Arabs are betting on Eisenkot, and why they may be disappointed

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin and Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera meet on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit, in Moscow, Oct. 30.

Netanyahu calls for unity government in first since election, warns of 'coalitions with Islamists'

Netanyahu called for a unity government on Saturday, warning that an opposition coalition backed by Islamists would threaten Israel's future and security.

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.

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.

Eisenkot moves closer to ousting Netanyahu, what could come next for Israel?

There are several different paths the Yashar party leader could take, but all of them have obstacles.

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.

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

The application, called Aswatcom, allegedly enabled activists to track voter participation in real time at individual polling stations and manage the party's election-day operations.

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

US midterms reshaped Washington - but they won't decide our Jewish destiny - opinion

Our response cannot be confined to better lobbying and stronger security arrangements. We need to ask a more searching question: What are we doing to make the next generation want to be Jewish?

Supporters watch election results during a midterm election night watch party for Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico at the Long Center on November 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Border Police remove pro-Palestinian graffiti as Arab parties demand action on crime, governance

Border Police painted over nationalist graffiti in western Galilee villages, highlighting debates over governance as Arab parties seek political influence following the election.

Border Police officers paint over nationalist and pro-Palestinian graffiti on a wall in a western Galilee village, November 2026.

The consequences of the nature of hate - opinion

When a substantial number of citizens suspect their institutions are failing to investigate credible evidence, the damage extends far beyond disputed ballots.

An AI-generated political cartoon.

Leadership and quiet courage: What can Israeli politicians learn from the story of Abraham?

The elections have done little to break the deadlock, and another round would only further strain an already divided public, with little reason to expect a different outcome.

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