Israel Elections 2026
With two days until election: Eisenkot leads over Netanyahu, but neither can reach majority - poll
The average gap between the two major blocs stands at 4.5 seats, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.
Unwanted endorsement: Political ad causes uproar at Jerusalem's Lev Academic Center - opinion
Israel cannot afford another government that leaves it isolated - opinion
Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of attacking one of Bennett's bodyguards in Tel Aviv
Ahmad Tibi outlines plan to oust Netanyahu after elections if neither bloc forms majority
In a statement to the media, Tibi outlined what he described as practical steps to prevent the prime minister from continuing in office as head of a caretaker government.
High Court blocks Likud-backed digital voter tracking at polling stations ahead of elections
The High Court rules 2-1 against real-time voter counting by political party representatives ahead of Israel's 2026 elections.
WATCH: Fueled by a life's mission, Netanyahu asks Israelis for time to 'finish the job' in Iran
Netanyahu to 'Post': I want five more terms • 'I'll form gov't with current coalition partners; Eisenkot ruled me out' • Trump's support 'surprised' PM, Israel must capitalize before tide turns in US
Hendel to 'Post': Reservists Party could decide Israel's next government - interview
The party, he explained, will only join a coalition of Zionist parties, and isn't ruling any of them out based on who is or isn't Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Peace absent from Israel's 2026 elections as West Bank tensions continue to rise -analysis
More than three years of war have reshaped the country, but few candidates are offering a vision for relations with the Palestinians, let alone a path toward resolving the conflict.
Netanyahu, Katz's warnings of Iranian strikes could spur regime into attacking first, officials say
Reports have also indicated an increase in Israeli fighter jet training exercises in the country's skies amid growing speculation about a possible military campaign against Iran.
With five days until elections, Netanyahu shifts strategies to courting right-wing votes - analysis
The assessment is that Netanyahu's primary concern is remaining prime minister, even if it means parting ways with existing political partners like Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Striking Iran ahead of elections could constitute political interference, officials warn - report
Lapid says available intelligence does not justify an attack before the vote, while former air force chief Norkin questions whether a limited campaign could topple Tehran’s regime.
Israel Election 2026: How many votes will parties need to cross electoral threshold? - explainer
According to the updated estimates from the Taub Center, a political party will need approximately 166,000 votes to enter the Knesset if voter turnout matches that of the 2022 election.
Shin Bet removes social media accounts to block foreign interference in upcoming election
The announcement comes a week after INCD announced that governments could lose control of AI if they don't shut down sites.
