In Photos: Israel's political leaders cast their ballots in 26th Knesset election

The Knesset election kicked off on October 27, 2026, as Israeli politicians cast ballots across the country.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election at the Gonenim school in Jerusalem.

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election.

President Isaac Herzog cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Jerusalem.

Members of the coalition bloc cast their vote in Israel's Knesset election.

Otzma Yehudit party leader and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir casts his ballot for the 26th Knesset election in Kiryat Arba.

Defense Minister and Likud member Israel Katz cast a ballot for the 26th Knesset in Moshav Yinon.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cast his ballot for Israel's 26th Knesset in Kedumim.

As he voted, he said, "We are at a decisive election day for the future of the State of Israel. I call on the citizens of Israel to go out and vote."

Chairman of the Zehut party, and number 2 on the Religious Zionist list, Moshe Feiglin went out to vote near his home in Karnei Shomron.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev cast her ballot in the 26th Knesset election.

"Go out to vote! Every vote counts," Regev said.

Settlement and National Missions Minister Orit Stock cast her ballot at a polling station in Hebron.

Strock said, "On this day, the future of the State of Israel will be determined. Every vote counts."

Education Minister Yoav Kisch cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Hod Hasharon.

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat cast his ballot for the 26th Knesset election in Jerusalem.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi cast his vote in the 26th Knesset election.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Almog Cohen voted in the 26th Knesset election in Ofakim.

Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana (Likud) casts his ballot for the 26th Knesset at a polling station in Beersheba.

Members of Israel's opposition bloc cast their vote on Election Day.

Former prime minister and B'Yachad head Naftali Bennett casts his ballot for the 26th Knesset in Ra'anana.

Former prime minister and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid cast his ballot for the 26th Knesset near his home in Tel Aviv.

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman cast his ballot for the 26th Knesset Election in Nokdim this morning.

As he voted, Liberman said, "I am certain that as of tomorrow morning we will be able to announce that we have a Zionist coalition, a coalition committed first and foremost to establishing a state commission of inquiry, enacting a universal draft law, and ushering in a new era."

Democrats Chairman Yair Golan cast his ballot for Israel's 26th Knesset election in Rosh HaAyin.

Democrats party member Gilad Kariv voted in the 26th Knesset election.

Democrats MK Naama Lazimi voted in the 26th Knesset election on Election Day.

Yashar party deputy, former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Yoram Cohen, voted in the 26th Knesset election in Jerusalem.

Yashar member Chili Tropper casts his ballot in the election for the 26th Knesset in Nes Harim.

Members of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties and community voted in the 26th Knesset elections.

Former chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel and current Shas spiritual leader Yitzhak Yosef, cast his vote in Jerusalem.

Shas party head Arye Deri cast his vote in the election for the 26th Knesset in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Haredi Public Party chairman Moti Leitner cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Beit Shemesh.

Arab party members voted in the election for the Knesset.

Ra'am party Chairman Mansour Abbas cast his ballot near his home for Israel's 26th Knesset election.

MK Ofer Cassif of the Arab Joint List voted in the 26th Knesset election in Rehovot.

Joint List Chairman Yousef Jabareen cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Umm el-Fahm.

Jabareen acknowledged the potential unprecedented Arab voter turnout while casting his ballot.

Balad chairperson Sami Abu Shehadeh votes in Jaffa

Reservists-Economic Party chairman Yoaz Hendel casts his ballot in the 26th Knesset election.

Head of the Reservists-Economic Party Yaron Zelekha cast his ballot for the 26th Knesset.

People of Israel party head Ofer Winter voted in Mitzpe Netofa.