Israel Elections
Likud MK: Netanyahu expected to work 'behind closed doors’ for influence over list - interview
Halevi is a member of the Likud Constitution Committee, which will hold a vote on changing the primary system in a way that could grant Netanyahu authority to select candidates for the highest slots.
How to influence the Israeli and Palestinian elections for peace - opinion
Edelstein, Shaked approached about party targeting dissatisfied right-wing, modern Orthodox voters
Naftali Bennett warns Israel-US ties are weakening, urges overhaul of public diplomacy
'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.
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."
Should Israel consider a new method for voting lawmakers into the Knesset? - opinion
In Israel, the voter has no influence on which individuals will serve in the Knesset; thus, the selection and ranking of candidates by the parties is decisive.
Next Israeli government must include an Arab party, especially after October 7 - opinion
Including an Arab party in the first government formed after October 7 would be a powerful statement about what kind of society Israel wants to become after one of its darkest chapters.
Yoaz Hendel: Reservists Party expected to join political alliance ahead of elections - interview
Speaking after the party held internal primaries this week to determine its Knesset list, Hendel said he was engaged in "sensitive talks" regarding a merger.
Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic will not stop it from sinking - opinion
If Lammy is dumb, Starmer is toast. The knight in shining armor riding to the rescue of the government is Burnham. All he has to do to replace Starmer is win in Friday’s election in Makerfield.
Joint Jewish-Arab party launches ahead of upcoming elections, calling for equality
A new Jewish-Arab political party, “A Place For Us All,” has launched ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections, calling for shared leadership, equality, and social change.
Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll
This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.
Likud sets July primaries while Netanyahu weighs impact of candidates on election outcome
According to a knowledgeable source, Netanyahu has come to terms with the idea of primaries, meaning that he is not currently working to cancel them.
As Israel inches closer to elections, will the region see a silver lining, or concern? - analysis
Countries across the region will closely watch which parties are on the rise in Jerusalem over the next few months.
