Israeli Politics

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

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

Mansour Abbas of Ra'am holds a joint press conference with new party member Yoav Segalovich in Nazareth on August 31, 2026 (Flash90)

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Young Arab Israelis open to voting for non-Arab parties as crime tops priorities

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Gadi Eisenkot

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

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Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz withdrew the party with just a over a week to go until Israel's election

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Opposition leaders welcome Benny Gantz’s withdrawal while Likud warns of vote splitting

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Benny Gantz pulls out of 2026 Knesset election eight days before polling date

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Israel approves £650m public spending cuts to fund defence

Opposition politicians have criticised the government for protecting coalition allocations while slashing funding for public services

By Melanie Swan

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October 19, 2026 14:34

Benjamin Netanyahu pictured with finance minister Bezalel Smotrich (Photo: Getty)

By Ashley Perry

Why even after October 7, Israeli voters favour familiar politicians

The public may want change but remain reluctant to trust someone whose judgment hasn’t been tested

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October 19, 2026 13:30

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot delivers a statement during a press conference at the Black Arrow memorial site near Kibbutz Mefalsim, adjacent to the border with the Gaza Strip 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

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October 19, 2026 11:49

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

First votes cast in Israeli elections as embassy staff go to the polls

Preparations are also being made for IDF soldiers to vote next week

By Jacob Jaffa

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October 16, 2026 15:33

Workers prepare ballot boxes for Israel’s upcoming elections at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham on October 14, 2026 (Flash90)

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

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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

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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)

How the Arab vote could decide the balance of power in Israel’s historic election

Security, crime and the economy are key issues – but the crucial question is which parties would agree to being part of a coalition government

By John Jeffay

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October 14, 2026 10:19

Leader of the Arab Israeli party Ra'am (United Arab List), Mansour Abbas speaks during an election campaign event (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP via Getty Images)

Netanyahu claims Hamas will try and attack Israel to influence election

Defence Minister Israel Katz echoed the warning, adding that the IDF was also preparing for the possibility of clashes in the West Bank ahead of the October 7 anniversary

By Jacob Jaffa

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October 7, 2026 11:38

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 massacre at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on October 5, 2026 (Olivier Fitoussi/Pool)

Bar-Ilan maths professor indicted over ‘plot to kill hundreds of Arab-Israelis’

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, allegedly attempted to blackmail a former MK into assisting him, with the aim of recruiting members of his party under the pretext of an ‘election event’

By Pesach Benson

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October 6, 2026 17:23

Police vehicles patrol along Jaffa Street in central Jerusalem on September 24, 2026 (Flash90)

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Israeli Politics

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

Young Arab Israelis open to voting for non-Arab parties as crime tops priorities

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

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

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

Opposition leaders welcome Benny Gantz’s withdrawal while Likud warns of vote splitting

Benny Gantz pulls out of 2026 Knesset election eight days before polling date

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