2026 Israeli Elections

Shin Bet chief David Zini: I alone made decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot security detail

Yet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the head of the Shin Bet security agency on Sunday evening to ensure that Eisenkot receives security protection.

Shin Bet Director David Zini attends the funeral of an Israeli soldier at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, March 27, 2026
Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party and former minister, holds a press conference in Petah Tikva, May 10, 2026.

Yoaz Hendel rules out coalition with haredi or Arab parties, says Netanyahu should leave office

Likud party members are seen at a polling station in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026, as party members vote in the Likud primary elections to determine the party’s Knesset list ahead of the Israeli general elections.

Election Committee approves 159 polling stations in senior facilities, asks High Court to end case

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party attends a conference in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, July 9, 2026.

Shas invokes IDF soldiers in election campaign ad, drawing Gadi Eisenkot's ire


Religious identity remains Israel's strongest political divide, new IDI study finds

While the relationship between religion and political affiliation remained largely stable compared to the previous election, the study identified several notable shifts between 2021 and 2022. 

Illustrative: A voting box in the an Israeli election in 2015.

'Political suicide': Netanyahu will not allow a full withdrawal from Lebanon, officials estimate

Netanyahu cannot afford to be seen as folding under American-Iranian pressure, after presenting the hold on the security zone in Lebanon as a strategic achievement.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on June 21, 2026.

Edelstein, Shaked approached about party targeting dissatisfied right-wing, modern Orthodox voters

When asked if Israelis could expect to vote for her in the upcoming election, former justice minister Ayelet Shaked told The Jerusalem Post, “You’ll have to wait.”

Ayelet Shaked attends the Tel Aviv conference, at Tel Aviv University on May 7, 2025.

Miri Regev says Likud will go to primaries, but 'Netanyahu's voice will be heard in the process'

Speaking with Gideon Oko and Amichai Attali on the 103FM program Seven Nine, Regev said that after several days of uncertainty, the party would hold primaries.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev addresses the Knesset, January 21, 2026; illustrative.

'New Covenant': Bennett outlines plan to 'build Israel from scratch' in every major area of life

Bennett said that he has spent the past two years working with professionals in various aspects to build plans addressing the core problems facing the country.

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a conference at the Academic College in Tel Aviv, January 7, 2026.

Haredi leaders say they will support Knesset dissolution if no progress made on draft bills

According to their statement, Netanyahu "made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly."

Shas chairman MK Arye Deri attends the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

Bennett calls to establish constitution, lays out new political vision for Israel

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said one of his first priorities would be establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7 Hamas massacre.

Former prime minsiter Naftali Bennett speaks on plan for Israel at Jewish International Connection Israel (JIC) event in Jerusalem for English speakers, Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Trump: I'll likely support Netanyahu in next Israeli election, but need to see who is running

This comes after Trump's other recent criticisms of Netanyahu. On Wednesday, Trump claimed the pair have a "little dispute" over Lebanon, but said he liked the prime minister.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace as they walk into Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

Eisenkot makes gains, while Netanyahu, Bennett falter following US-Iran MoU, KAN poll finds

While the prime minister, Likud, and the coalition bloc are in decline and the opposition gains ground, Netanyahu remains the favorite for suitability as prime minister, according to the poll.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, holds a press conference with the party’s new member Yoram Cohen in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Liberman: Netanyahu's submission, US-Iran deal will allow Tehran to evolve into a nuclear power

Liberman also called for regime change efforts, establishing a new IDF missile corps, argued the Mossad should focus on toppling Iran's regime, and advocated a tougher stance toward Hezbollah.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman speaks at the Knesset, June 15, 2026.