Benjamin Netanyahu

Key Charedi faction refuses to back Netanyahu for prime minister, opening door to Eisenkot bloc

Party leaders are holding meetings with President Herzog in a bid to decide which candidate will be given the chance to form a government

By Jacob Jaffa

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MKs Yitzhak Goldknopf (R) and Yitzhak Pindrus (C), and Moshe Rosenthal (L) of the United Torah Judaism party speak to the press following consultations with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on November 5, 2026 (Flash90)

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot celebrates at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on October 28, 2026 (Flash90)

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Eisenkot set to be handed first chance to form government after election authorities ratify results

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Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed smiles onstage after declaring victory in Michigan's US Senate (Image: Getty Images)

By Stephen Pollard

After the massive win for the Democrats, Israel and US Jews face a rough ride ahead

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot (Image: Getty Images)

By Ashley Perry

Could any of Israel’s many coalition options succeed?

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud election headquarters at the Jerusalem International Convention Center on October 28, 2026 (Flash90)

Israeli elections

Netanyahu refuses to rule out unity government as election bosses confirm result will not be overturned

By Jacob Jaffa

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Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu waves to supporters at the Likud Party election-night event at the Teddy Hall, International Convention Center on October 28, 2026 in Jerusalem. (Image: Getty Images)

Israeli elections

Netanyahu bloc maintains lead in final election results but falls short of majority

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Russian former chess world champion Garry Kasparov attends the Warsaw Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland, on October 12, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli elections

‘Just vote against Bibi,’ Garry Kasparov urges Russian-Israelis ahead of Knesset election

By Hayley Cregor

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Opposition bloc widens lead over Netanyahu coalition days out from Israeli elections, JC polling analysis shows

The Yashar leader looks to be the frontrunner to form the next government, but will likely face a struggle to assemble a workable coalition

By Jacob Jaffa

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October 22, 2026 13:34

Prime Minister Netanyahu attends a session of the Knesset in Jerusalem on July 16, 2026 (Getty Images)

Yair Golan accuses Netanyahu of plotting fresh Iran strikes to serve ‘political and personal considerations’

A new report has suggested that Netanyahu planned to launch a new assault on the Islamic Republic, but was stopped by US President Trump

By Hayley Cregor

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October 21, 2026 16:09

Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, attends the Shabtai Shavit World Summit on Counter-Terrorism at Reichman University in Herzliya on October 6, 2026 (Flash90)

‘You would see me resign an hour later’: Eisenkot rules out rotation government with Netanyahu

With polls suggesting a hung Knesset, parties from both men’s prospective coalitions had accused them of planning to form a unity government

By Hayley Cregor

1 min read

October 21, 2026 13:47

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a press conference near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip on October 15, 2026 (Flash90)

Vance declines to join Trump in backing Netanyahu for re-election

‘BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN,’ wrote the US President, offering his ‘complete and total endorsement’ to Israel’s prime minister

By Hayley Cregor

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October 20, 2026 14:59

US Vice President JD Vance takes the stage during a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Michigan, on October 15, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli election 2026: Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of October 27 vote

The US president described the Likud Party leader as a ‘Great Warrior Prime Minister’

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

October 19, 2026 11:49

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump pictured during a meeting at the White House (X/Prime Minister of Israel)

By Stephen Pollard

Warning: Bibi’s ousting from office may not spell the end of global antisemitism...

Should Benjamin Netanyahu be voted out next week, critics who hope his government’s end will alleviate hate could be disappointed

3 min read

October 19, 2026 11:24

Benjamin Netanyahu at a Likud campaign rally in Tel Aviv last month (Amir Levy/Getty Images)

New poll gives Eisenkot sizeable lead over Netanyahu in tight election race

However, the survey showed no overall majority for either of the predicted coalition blocs

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

October 16, 2026 12:23

Netanyahu confirms Ben-Gvir will not be defence or policing minister in next government

The prime minister denied the Oztma Yehudit leader’s demand for the posts, saying they must remain with his own Likud party

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

October 16, 2026 11:08

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during the 'Game-Changing Generation' National Youth Conference at the International Convention Centre in Jerusalem on October 11, 2026 (Flash90)

Netanyahu condemns Houthi attack on Saudi airport in rare statement

The cruise missile strike killed 12 people and injured more than 300, according to Saudi authorities

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October 12, 2026 09:47

Aftermath of Saturday's Houthi missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (Image: X)

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Benjamin Netanyahu

Key Charedi faction refuses to back Netanyahu for prime minister, opening door to Eisenkot bloc

Eisenkot set to be handed first chance to form government after election authorities ratify results

After the massive win for the Democrats, Israel and US Jews face a rough ride ahead

Could any of Israel’s many coalition options succeed?

Netanyahu refuses to rule out unity government as election bosses confirm result will not be overturned

Netanyahu bloc maintains lead in final election results but falls short of majority

‘Just vote against Bibi,’ Garry Kasparov urges Russian-Israelis ahead of Knesset election

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