Israel Election 2026: What are you voting for when you choose a party hovering at the threshold?
"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"
Source: The Jerusalem Post73
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פוליטיקה ישראלית — כנסת, ממשלה, בחירות. Israeli politics: Knesset, government, elections.
High Court bans parties from tracking voters on election day, angering Likud
Court overturns election committee ruling, says voter tracking violates legally enshrined right to privacy; Justice Minister Levin accuses High Court of seeking to sway election against…
Source: The Times of Israel86
Israel adds tender for 2,167 housing units to E1 settlement plan, rights group says
Tender to open two days before election; settlers seen setting fire to olive trees; Palestinians in Jordan Valley say work on new security barrier is blocking…
Source: The Times of Israel90
Shin Bet chief Zini: We will hunt down every Hamas member involved in October 7, across the globe
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog also attended the semi-annual ceremony honoring top Shin Bet achievers.
Source: The Jerusalem Post80
'Our fate will be decided in Jerusalem, not Ramallah': Palestinians look ahead to Israeli elections
The upcoming elections in Israel matter more than the Palestinian elections for many residents of the West Bank who spoke with The Jerusalem Post.
Source: The Jerusalem Post82
Murder suspect's legal team files urgent court order following leaked prison video
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended the Prison Service’s treatment of Tsarafi in a statement responding to the public defender’s criticism.
Source: The Jerusalem Post80
Housing costs top young Israelis’ election concerns, security trails far behind – poll
A new Israel 2050 survey published Wednesday night found that economic and social issues, led by housing affordability, top young voters' priorities ahead of the elections.
Source: The Jerusalem Post80
In turnaround, TV poll shows Netanyahu’s bloc slightly ahead of opposition
Coalition wins 54 seats in survey, its opponent bloc just 52, but neither side has clear path to coalition; Herzog says he'll do everything he can…
Source: The Times of Israel86
Justice Minister allows Shin Bet to decide on security for party leaders after full panel no-show
The committee, chaired by Levin, was expected to decide whether party leaders who do not hold official positions would receive security protection until the 26th Knesset…
Source: The Jerusalem Post82
Eisenkot draws red line: No rotation government
Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot says next prime minister must serve full four-year term, claims he rejects 'all the tricks and gimmicks' of recent years.
Source: Arutz Sheva80
Eyal Waldman backs Eisenkot, warns Netanyahu win could threaten Israel’s democracy, economy
“I think we are facing a serious long term problem... the solution is to have a different government. I hope Eisenkot wins the election, and then…
Source: The Jerusalem Post70
Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade ties, expand flights and exchange ambassadors
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar meets Moroccan counterpart and the two agree to upgrade Israel-Morocco ties, expand flights and appoint ambassadors by the end of 2026.
Source: Arutz Sheva80
Poll: Netanyahu’s bloc takes lead
Likud loses another seat, falling to 18, while Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar remains in first place. Netanyahu’s coalition bloc rises to 54 seats, overtaking the Eisenkot bloc.
Source: Arutz Sheva80
Court freezes key step in government’s controversial West Bank land registration process
Critics who said process was 'de facto annexation' welcome freeze; reservist removed from duty after spotted confronting Palestinian youth; commandos nab 'senior' Islamic Jihad member
Source: The Times of Israel89