Israeli Election
Hadash-Ta’al, Balad sign deal to re-establish Joint List weeks ahead of Israel's election
The agreement is pending final approval by the three parties, with an official announcement expected in the coming days after negotiations over the framework appeared to reach a breakthrough.
The war exposed a second front: Israel's own decision-making - analysis
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has an insurance policy - it's called Israel's opposition – opinion
Yair Golan isn’t democracy’s defender if he neglects its norms – opinion
Driving democracy to the ground: Don't make it harder for Israelis abroad to vote – opinion
If Diaspora Jews are called back to serve in the IDF when war breaks out, the same logic should apply when Israeli elections near – they should return to vote for their country
Editor's Notes: The argument splitting religious-Zionist households before Israel’s election
Israel elects 120 members of Knesset by proportional representation; nobody has ever won a majority, 61 is the only number that counts.
Ahead of Knesset elections, Israel must enforce rules to combat AI disinformation - editorial
Artificial intelligence now allows almost anyone to create convincing images, voices, and videos of events that never occurred.
Four years later: Did Netanyahu's gov't deliver on its many 2022 campaign promises? - analysis
Four years is long enough to answer the question a snap election usually cuts short: what a government does with the time it's given, not just what it promises at the podium.
Religious Zionist Party unveils Knesset primary candidates as Bezalel Smotrich leads slate
Candidates running who are currently members of the Knesset include National Missions Minister Orit Strock, along with MKs Michal Woldiger, Ohad Tal, Zvi Sukkot, and Simcha Rothman.
MK Haskel calls on right-wing figures to join new party for 'broad Zionist gov't' ahead of election
Haskel explained that a broad Zionist government would put “the state ahead of sectoral interests.”
Netanyahu’s haredi gamble may become his biggest election liability - analysis
Years of concessions to haredi partners may now pose a political risk for Netanyahu, as right-wing voters express growing anger over the draft exemption issue.
Former deputy FM Haskel announces launch of new Israel First political party
The announcement came one day after Haskel resigned from her position as deputy foreign minister over the passing of controversial legislation that froze the arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Political logic behind Netanyahu’s controversial legislative blitz - analysis
Netanyahu’s controversial legislative push risks voter backlash, but could strengthen his ties with the parties he may need to form his next government.
Thousands of Israelis abroad plan to fly home to vote – one initiative wants to help them get there
‘Israelis abroad want to be part of decisions shaping the country’s future,’ says AID Coalition co-founder and CEO, giving a voice to the multitudes seeking to vote in these coming elections