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Final 72 hours: Israel’s parties race to merge, quit or survive

With candidate lists due Tuesday night, Netanyahu pushes another right-wing merger while Gantz, Tropper and Hendel face pressure to quit or join larger opposition parties and Eisenkot promises ‘surprises’

Ofir Yonatan | 09.05.26

In apparent jab at Netanyahu, Winter says October 7 failures demand new leadership

Amcha Yisrael chief says those who failed to establish a trusted inquiry, integrate Haredim into the IDF or deliver a clear outcome in Gaza should not be expected to succeed now

Amir Ettinger | 09.02.26

Eisenkot: Netanyahu’s office had October 7 intelligence 3 hours before attack

Former IDF chief says Netanyahu’s intelligence adviser received reports on unusual Gaza activity about three hours before the Hamas assault began and says the PM must explain why the information did not reach him

Yuval Karni | 09.02.26

Smotrich, Feiglin agree on joint election run in bid to clear Knesset threshold

Zehut leader Moshe Feiglin is set for No. 2 on Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism slate, though former general Ofer Winter could still be brought in above him

Moran Azulay | 09.01.26

Women vote, but fewer are being elected as Israel heads toward its next election

Women make up half of Israel, but their political representation is heading backward

Women hold about a quarter of seats in the current Knesset, but party lists now point to weaker representation, with no woman currently expected to lead a major party

ynet correspondents | 08.31.26

The biggest election spin may be making Israelis forget October 7

Opinion: Israel is already arguing over what will define its next election, from the Haredi draft dispute to settler violence, while the defining catastrophe behind nearly every major political question is being pushed aside

Ruth Elbaz | 08.31.26

ועידת הביטחון הלאומי של קבוצת "ידיעות אחרונות" בשיתוף המכון למחקרי ביטחון לאומי INSS

Ben-Gvir tells party to play down crocodile prison plan

After touting crocodile-filled moats to secure prisons, Otzma Yehudit leader tells his campaign to play down the plan amid fears voters see it as a gimmick

Amir Ettinger | 08.31.26

Israel election 2026: the 8 battles still shaping party lists before deadline

With candidate lists closing in about 10 days, parties are still weighing mergers, defections and surprise recruits, from a possible Smotrich-Likud deal to Gantz’s future and whether Yoav Segalovitz joins Ra’am

Moran Azulay | 08.30.26

One in four Israelis may use AI to decide vote in election, survey finds

Israel Internet Association survey finds 71% encountered election-related false information, 57% saw fake accounts and about half encountered AI used to smear others; 70% fear political discourse could fuel more online violence

Israel Wullman | 08.30.26

'General who could break the curse': Arab world watches Eisenkot, asks if Netanyahu era's over

Saudi weekly Al Majalla highlights former IDF chief's Moroccan roots, the death of his son Gal in Gaza and strong polling, while questioning his approach to Arab parties and the West Bank and warning of a Netanyahu comeback plan

Smadar Perry | 08.30.26

What will be left of Israel after this government is gone?

Opinion: From Zvi Sukkot’s attempt to smash a Palestinian memorial to Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir’s use of the Altalena story, the question is no longer only what this government is doing, but whether whoever replaces it can repair what it leaves behind

Shimon Shiffer | 08.30.26

Netanyahu’s election plan falters as Israel’s right splinters

With candidate lists due soon, Netanyahu is trying to prevent right-wing votes from being wasted below Israel’s electoral threshold, but Ben-Gvir and newcomer Ofer Winter insist on running independently

Moran Azulay | 08.30.26

יש קלפי בשגרירות, אבל לא בשבילכם: למה ישראל לא מאפשרת להצביע בחו"ל?

The voting fix that could save Israelis abroad thousands of dollars — and why Israel won’t adopt it

Israel already operates 100-plus overseas polling stations, but reserves them for diplomats, state employees and select emissaries; everyone else must return home to vote, standing in contrast to broader systems in much of the democratic world

Tal Amoday | 08.29.26

Mansour Abbas sets his sights on kingmaker role in Israel’s next government

At its 30th anniversary conference, Ra’am backs Abbas’ push to leave permanent opposition behind, broaden its appeal beyond its Islamist base and deepen cooperation with Jewish parties as it seeks greater influence over Israel’s next coalition

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 08.29.26

Report: Hegseth considering 2028 presidential run

Defense secretary and wife have discussed a possible White House run with allies, according to NBC News; Pentagon dismisses speculation as ‘foolish’ as GOP succession battle begins to take shape

ynet Global | 08.29.26

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