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Ben Gvir left with a dilemma as Israeli parties seal election deals: How the system works

Netanyahu and Smotrich have joined forces, Bennett has paired with Lieberman and Eisenkot with Golan, while ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties have secured their own deals; Ben Gvir must decide whether to partner with Ofer Winter as the October 16 deadline approaches

Dan Oren | 10.11.26

Arab parties offer to back any government that replaces Netanyahu, but warns: ‘No blank check’

Seventeen days before Israel's election, Joint List chairman Yousef Jabareen declares willingness to negotiate support for a new government, but demands action on crime, housing and civil rights while ruling out backing war and settlement budgets

Einav Halabi | 10.10.26

גדי איזנקוט, השבוע. "התלבטתי מה לעשות עם האיום כלפיי. החלטתי שכלום. בשלב הזה של חיי קשה מאוד להפחיד אותי"

Eisenkot vows to challenge Netanyahu for power after election, even without Knesset majority

With less than three weeks until the vote, the former IDF chief accuses Netanyahu of retreating from a hostage proposal to protect his coalition, predicts Benny Gantz will withdraw and reveals a threatening message left on his fallen son's grave

Yuval Karni | 10.10.26

שלוש שנים לטבח ה-7 באוקטובר. מתחם פסטיבל הנובה

Israel marks 3 years since Oct. 7 with mourning, protests and demands for answers

Events began at 6:29 a.m. at the Knesset, Kfar Aza and the Nova site, while a nationwide minute of silence and demonstrations were held across the country ahead of a major Yarkon Park memorial ceremony later in the evening for Oct. 7 families

ynet correspondents | 10.07.26

‘Perfect storm’: Ronen Bar warned classified Knesset panel of war 3 weeks before Oct. 7

Former Shin Bet chief told lawmakers that Israel’s internal divisions were eroding deterrence and could trigger a multi-front conflict, according to sources, as his dispute with Netanyahu over pre-Oct. 7 warnings intensifies

Nadav Eyal | 10.01.26

With electoral deadlock possible, anti-Netanyahu bloc targets control of Knesset after election

Eisenkot, Bennett, Lapid, Liberman and Golan are coordinating a move to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana with support from Arab parties, giving them control of the legislative agenda and a possible test run for a minority government

Amir Ettinger | 09.30.26

Israel to approve $4.9B for IDF rearmament less than 5 weeks before election

Coalition and opposition back defense transfer for weapons and reservists, while another $8.3B request remains stalled over a Netanyahu-Lapid funding dispute

Gad Lior | 09.22.26

Israel election filing begins as parties submit slates

Bennett’s Beyachad becomes first party to submit its candidate list, requesting the letter B (ב) or the letters Rak (רק) for its ballot slip as Eisenkot, Hendel and Winter prepare to file

Amir Ettinger | 09.07.26

Israel’s water authority warned in 2024 of desalination shutdown scenario now unfolding

Water Authority officials told lawmakers in 2024 that marine contamination could disable several closely clustered desalination plants and severely strain Israel’s water system; more than two years later, three plants remain offline and two are operating only partially

Ilana Curiel | 09.07.26

United Torah Judaism ousts Moshe Gafni after 38 years in major Haredi leadership shake-up

Yaakov Asher will take over Degel HaTorah and head the joint slate, while Uri Maklev is also dropped after the failed draft exemption law; the party is weighing new candidates and seeking its first full ministerial post in the next coalition

Shilo Freid | 09.05.26

סולברג עם הרצוג ועמית. הקו של בג"ץ: לצמצם ככל האפשר את מקרי הפסילה

Right-wing parties expected to push hard to disqualify Arab parties from Knesset race

Analysis: The coalition plans to use its majority on the Central Elections Committee to try to bar Arab parties and candidates, while already blaming chairman Noam Sohlberg if the effort fails

Tova Zimuky | 08.29.26

From party punchline to primary winner: Eli Cohen’s ground game pays off with Likud’s top spot

Energy minister wins 46,224 votes, more than 3,000 ahead of Amir Ohana, after years cultivating organized activists and unaffiliated members; Likud officials say Netanyahu may no longer be able to overlook his standing

Moran Azulay | 08.18.26

Why fewer Israelis are coming home: Return migration to Israel plunges 53%

A Knesset report says the number of returning residents fell from about 8,000 in 2020 to 3,800 in 2024, citing health insurance delays, fewer benefits than new immigrants, employment problems and difficulties integrating children into Israeli schools

Itamar Eichner | 08.17.26

Israel’s growing electorate could push Knesset entry threshold close to 200,000 votes

No 200,000 votes? Drop out: Israel’s small parties face a much higher election threshold

Taub Center analysis says Israel’s expanding electorate could raise the number of votes needed to clear the 3.25% threshold from about 171,000 at 70% turnout to roughly 195,000 if turnout reaches 80%, leaving small parties at risk of wasting enough votes to determine the election

Amir Ettinger | 08.11.26

‘An attempt to keep voters away?’ Overseas Israelis struggle to verify voting eligibility

Israelis living abroad say they cannot confirm their voter registration or polling place; the Interior Ministry says approved changes through September 3 will count

Roy Rubinstein | 08.03.26

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