Israel Elections 2026
A broken system: Can Israel fix its electoral rules before its democracy crumbles? - analysis
Some of the following ideas may need to wait until the main battle in Israeli politics is no longer between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp and the anti-Netanyahu camp.
Middle Israel: Netanyahu's election lies pose a dangerous threat to Israeli democracy - opinion
After America's midterms, the clock is ticking for Israel to bridge its political divides
Liberman willing to compromise on haredi IDF draft law, UTJ chairman welcomes 'flexibility'
'You murdered your son': Right-wing protesters target Eisenkot outside his home
Right-wing protesters shouted accusations outside Gadi Eisenkot's home on Sunday, prompting his party and political allies to blame Netanyahu for incitement.
Countdown until US midterm elections are over feels like waiting for war with Iran - editorial
First came Israel’s election. Now Americans go to the polls on Tuesday for their midterms. Once those votes are counted, Washington and Jerusalem can return to the unfinished business of Iran.
Zini clashes with Shin Bet officials over need to expand tools used in elections interference case
Shin Bet chief David Zini wants to expand the foreign election interference probe, but three senior officials oppose using additional methods, KAN reports.
Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as prime minister, B'Yachad party says ahead of meeting with Herzog
According to a statement released by the party, Bennett has told Eisenkot that the party supports him receiving the mandate to form the next government.
Foreign interference suspicions don’t undermine election's integrity, CEC chief Sohlberg says
The Central Elections Committee chairman also stressed that nothing in his statement was intended to cast aspersions on the voting of the Arab community.
The election results are a clear public mandate for a Jewish-Arab government - opinion
The response we encountered in Arab communities was deeply moving. People did not simply express their support. They took the initiative themselves, and convinced others to go out and vote.
Netanyahu may stay in power but lose control, US midterms could put Trump in same boat - analysis
Netanyahu may be in a position Trump could soon recognize: still holding the highest office, but facing a legislature he can no longer count on to advance his agenda.
Israel’s next government must give housing policy a longer life - opinion
The next coalition agreement should include a commitment to put a stable framework for planning, building permits, and property taxation into law, and to establish how that framework can be changed.
Israel's haredi and Arab voters reject political moderation in 2026 election - opinion
If Israel ends up with a unity government, the country will get moderation whether it voted for it or not. The majority Zionist public will land in the middle for lack of anywhere else to go.
Israel cannot defeat extremism by embracing it - opinion
Israel’s Jewish identity should never be an excuse to deny equality to Arab citizens. And equality for Arab citizens should not require abandoning the Jewish national character of the state.
