Israel Elections

Jonathan and David: When elections turn friends into enemies

In the weeks ahead, Israelis will argue fiercely about the election and the country’s future. Jews elsewhere will have their own arguments about Israel, politics, and the Jewish community's future.

Let us ensure we do not let this election divide us. Pictured: Dismantling a sukkah in Ashdod, Oct. 5.
TIME WILL tell if it was politically wise to hold an election just 20 days after commemorating a massacre that shook the Israeli public to its core, the writer posits.

October 7 haunts Netanyahu's election campaign, but his bloc holds its ground

MK Dan Illouz with Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman

Netanyahu must pay political price for October 7 massacre, Illouz tells 'Post'

Avigdor Liberman tours the US base located near the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, which is expected to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

Next gov’t should hand control of Palestinian areas in West Bank to Jordan, Liberman says


Joint List calls for Jewish-Arab support to oust Netanyahu, bring 'peace between Israel, Palestine'

“We call on the entire public, Arabs and Jews: Come to us. Let’s build together a home of dignity, a home of equality, a home of hope,” said the Chairman of the Arab-led Joint List party.

Chairman of the Arab-led Joint List party, Yousef Jabareen, speaks at a campaign launch event in Tel Aviv, Monday, October 5, 2026.

'This will not be overlooked': Herzliya mayor slams Otzma Yehudit handing out noose pins at school

Herzliya Mayor Yariv Fisher condemned the distribution of noose-themed pins to students at Handasaim High School, calling the incident the crossing of an “educational, ethical, and moral red line.”

Pins handed out to Herzliya high school students depicted a noose.

Southern Lebanon should be a trade zone – not a buffer zone - opinion

Since April’s truce, Israeli and Lebanese delegations have met seven times, in Washington and Rome, and signed a framework in June trading Israeli withdrawal for Hezbollah’s verified disarmament.

Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 7, 2026.

What happens to Israel if Arab citizens lose their political representation? - opinion

Instead of progressing, we will be regressing, and may be responsible for what future historians will call “the destruction of the Third Temple.”

Ra’am party chairman Mansour Abbas, together with party member Yoav Segalovich, arrives to submit the party list to the Central Elections Committee, Jerusalem, September 7, 2026; illustrative.

As Netanyahu weighs his next coalition, Ofer Winter emerges as a key right-wing spoiler - analysis

Which parties Likud would seek to bring into a coalition, and whether those parties would be willing to join such a government, will become clear only after the election.

People of Israel party head Ofer tours the Mahane Yehuda market ahead of the election, in Jerusalem, September 17, 2026

Supreme Court allows Ofer Cassif, Ra'am, Joint List to run in 26th Knesset election

The court overturned Central Elections Committee decisions disqualifying MK Ofer Cassif, Ra'am and the Joint List, while Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy during proceedings.

Head of Ra'am Mansour Abbas holds a joint press conference with new party member Yoav Segalovich in Nazareth.

Israel Election 2026: What does Yair Golan’s Democrats party stand for?

“If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?”

Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

Sohlberg sets Central Elections Committee hearing on Likud petition against Fly&Vote initiative

Sohlberg ordered AID Coalition to explain differences between its response to the petition and information published on the Fly&Vote website.

Fly & Vote

WATCH: 'Don't mess with us': Netanyahu warns enemies may attack Israel ahead of election

A meeting between Lapid and Netanyahu is set for Tuesday evening following the PMO's rejection of Lapid's initial request for an urgent briefing.

Netanyahu warns of indications that Israel's enemies may attack in run up to election from Tel Nof Air Force Base.

Israeli opposition leaders form working teams to coordinate campaign, 'win the election'

The meeting brought together the four main party leaders in the bloc: Gadi Eisenkot (Yashar), Naftali Bennett (B’Yachad), Avigdor Liberman (Yisrael Beytenu), and Yair Golan (The Democrats).

Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home.