Israel Elections 2026

Right-leaning voters in Jerusalem share core values for future gov't but split over who should lead

Some voters interviewed in Jerusalem reflected that shift. “I just know I don’t want Bibi,” said a woman in Mahane Yehuda who is leaning toward Bennett, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.

A line of Israelis wait to vote in general elections in Jersualem on October 27, 2026.
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Israeli Hollywood star Gal Gadot votes in 26th Israeli Knesset elections

IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

IDF imposes West Bank closures, reinforces troops to prevent Election Day violence

Arab Israelis cast their vote at a voting station in Maghar, during the Knesset Elections, on November 1, 2022.

Arab Israelis report receiving call to vote on Election Day in name of murdered girl Sousan Sultan


Activists urge voters returning to Israel to save emergency hotline numbers in case of arrest

A group linked to the protest movement told Israelis flying in to vote to print its hotline numbers and keep them in their passports in case police detain them and take their phones.

Passengers arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, as activists from various political parties wait to encourage them to vote for their parties in Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 25, 2026.

Suspected Ra'am vote bribery case transferred to Lahav 433 as Netanyahu calls for investigation

"There was nothing improper about the activists' conduct," the Ra'am party stated in response. "These are attempts by Ben-Gvir’s police force to suppress voting within Arab society."

Ballot slip for the Ra'am party.

Channel 14 reporter verbally assaulted, harassed while covering voting in Haifa

According to Tobi, a man approached her closely, touched her filming equipment, and disrupted her broadcast, claiming that she was filming people in the background.

A Channel 14 reporter covering the election in Haifa after being harrassed and verbally assaulted.

WATCH: Assaults against party activists reported across Israel as voting for 26th Knesset continues

Assaults were reported against a B'Yachad activist in Tiberias. Earlier in the day, the Haredi Public Party announced its members had been attacked in Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh, and Betar Illit.

An Israeli votes in the 2026 Knesset election, October 27, 2026.

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

Israel's leading politicians cast their votes for the 26th Knesset at polling stations around the country.

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

Route 40 near Mitzpe Ramon closes as Election Day storm threatens flash floods

The public is urged to stay away from streambeds amid a real risk of life-threatening flash floods in the southern Negev, Arava, Judean Desert and Dead Sea area as Israelis vote.

People walk near Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City on a rainy day, October 24, 2026.

How you can access free public transportation to get to polling booths on Election Day - explainer

Free public transportation will be available to all passengers, not just eligible voters, on approximately 660 intercity bus routes and all Israel Railways lines.

Passengers at Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem on January 21, 2026.

Yisrael Beytenu files complaint against Shas distributing kippot amid widespread ballot sabotage

Earlier, the Central Elections Committee declared that claims circulating regarding Likud representatives in polling booths across the country illegally tracking voters using an app were false.

Yisrael Beytenu petitions Elections Committee over Shas distribution of kippot at polling station, October 27, 2026.

Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government

Some of the measures were planned in cooperation with the Bank of Israel. The next government will be responsible for implementing the policy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Israelis head to polls as voting begins in pivotal Knesset election

Forces are expected to be deployed at thousands of polling stations nationwide and in surrounding areas to maintain public order and protect public safety and security, the police stated.

Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election