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מחבלי נוח'בה ב־7 באוקטובר
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
גדי איזנקוט בקריית מלאכי
'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
מליאת הכנסת
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
בנימין נתניהו
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
מנסור עבאס
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
פיט הגסת'
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
אירוע הדגל השנתי של מועצת בנימין בירושלים
Likud backs Shas demand to pass draft law before forming next government
Likud spokesman Guy Levy says the party hopes to approve the controversial ultra-Orthodox draft law immediately after the election, before a new coalition is formally established
Shilo Freid, Moran Azulay | 08.27.26
Yair Netanyahu warns divided right could cost his father’s bloc the election
Yair Netanyahu enters election fray, pressing right-wing parties to unite behind his father
Prime minister’s son has spent days pressing Ben-Gvir, Smotrich and Ofer Winter’s party to unite, warning that votes lost below Israel’s electoral threshold could deny the right a parliamentary majority
Moran Azulay | 08.27.26
סמוטריץ' נואם לאחר קבלת תוצאות הרשימה לפריימריז
Smotrich hardens election rhetoric, vows to ‘Judaize’ Negev and Galilee and override officials
Finance minister proposes 40 new communities and 1 million additional Jewish residents, saying his party would take control of key land agencies and remove officials he calls ‘anti-Zionist’
Ilana Curiel, Yair Kraus | 08.27.26
איילת שקד בני גנץ גלעד ארדן
Gantz and Erdan discuss merger as both parties struggle below electoral threshold
Party leaders meet over a possible joint ticket, while Gantz is also in talks with former justice minister Ayelet Shaked; insiders say even a merger may not be enough to secure representation in the Knesset
Yuval Karni | 08.26.26
election 2026
Down to the wire: Knesset election slates take shape as deadline nears
With less than two weeks to file candidate lists, parties are still juggling reserved slots, mergers, new recruits and survival around the electoral threshold
Moran Azulay, Yuval Karni, Einav Halabi | 08.26.26
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