Israeli electionsCoalition confirms date for 2026 Israeli electionsPrime Minister Netanyahu has confirmed he will run for office again, but faces a stern challenge from Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali BennettBy Melanie Swan1 min read
By Ashley PerryNetanyahu signals shift as Likud voters sour on Charedi draft evasionHis reference to a ‘broad national government’ was not simply a warning to the strictly Orthodox that he has other coalition options. It was an acknowledgement that his own electoral base is changing4 min read
By Ashley PerryGilad Erdan – the dark horse who could perhaps decide Israel’s next governmentWith neither Netanyahu nor the opposition likely to secure a parliamentary majority, a new party led by the former UN ambassador could hold the balance of power after the elections4 min read
Israeli PoliticsLikud confirms Netanyahu will run for re-election after Trump voices doubtsIsraelis must head to the polls by October 27, with a tight race expected between the incumbent prime minister and the joint ticket of his predecessors, Naftali Bennett and Yair LapidBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Israeli PoliticsBennett and Lapid join forces for upcoming electionsTwo of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leading rivals will unite under the banner of a new party, dubbed ‘Together’By Melanie Swan1 min read