Israel Elections 2026
Shin Bet chief David Zini: I alone made decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot security detail
Israel's election committee said David Zini informed chairman, Justice Noam Sohlberg, that the Shin Bet "does not possess intelligence indicating any intention" to target or harm Eisenkot.
Israel’s political parties must make out-of-home care a national priority - opinion
Yisca Hayimov, sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, joins Avi Maoz's far-right Noam LeYisrael party
Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
Tropper-Hendel alliance to demand National Security Ministry portfolio in next gov't
Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel vowed at the launch of The Zionist Home-The Reservists party to establish a “broad Zionist government” if they were to join a coalition.
MK Dan Illouz joins Yisrael Beytenu after Likud departure, says Netanyahu ‘failed country’
"I am joining Yisrael Beiteinu because it is the party that today represents the national and liberal values in which I believe,” Illouz was quoted as saying by the party.
‘Young, courageous leader’: Ramat Gan's first openly gay elected official joins Eisenkot's Yashar
"Israel brings with him young, courageous, and principled leadership, alongside municipal experience and extensive work to strengthen civic engagement among teenagers and young adults," Eisenkot said
High Court asks Levin whether he will advance PID appointments before election
Israeli courts have historically required governments to exercise greater restraint when making senior or long-term appointments that could bind the next government.
Likud lawmakers, ministers forbidden from running in regional primary slots, Likud court rules
The ruling blocked a move promoted by Netanyahu and the chairman of the party’s Constitution Committee, Minister Haim Katz, which had been approved by just a five votes majority.
A 'unity' government would block the reforms Israel desperately needs - opinion
Benny Gantz should heed his favorite slogan that saving the country is the most important thing of all, abandoning the naive notion of unity that will saddle the state with more Likud years
Eisenkot leads Netanyahu by 10 points, Likud gains two seats in latest election poll
A Maariv poll found that Likud rose to 22 seats, while Benny Gantz, Ayelet Shaked, Yuli Edelstein, and Dedi Simchi could win four seats with a new party.
Ahead of Knesset elections, Israel must enforce rules to combat AI disinformation - editorial
Artificial intelligence now allows almost anyone to create convincing images, voices, and videos of events that never occurred.
Israelis deserve accountability from government, opposition before heading to the polls - editorial
Before Israelis vote on October 27, the government and the opposition must fully disclose wartime decisions, US commitments, and failures since October 7.
TikTok publishes new guidelines for politicians, content creators ahead of Knesset elections
At the center of the policy are a ban on paid political advertising, restrictions on the spread of misleading election information, and a requirement to label realistic content created with AI.
