Letter from JerusalemHas Bibi the magician run out of tricks – and if so what does future hold for Israel?With Benjamin Netanyahu vying to hold onto power against the odds, the opposition is looking to undo the legacy of his long reign – starting with an inquiry into October 7By Natalie Lisbona7 min read
JD VanceVance 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 ministerBy Hayley Cregor2 min read
Israeli elections‘Even if you live abroad you never stop being Israeli’ – meet the expats who are flying back just to voteUp to 50,000 people are expected to make the trip and have their say in the historic general electionBy Jane Prinsley4 min read
Benny GantzBenny Gantz pulls out of 2026 Knesset election eight days before polling dateThe Blue and White leader, once Prime Minister Netanyahu’s strongest electoral rival, insisted he will ‘continue to fight for unity’By Hayley Cregor2 min read
By Ashley PerryWhy even after October 7, Israeli voters favour familiar politiciansThe public may want change but remain reluctant to trust someone whose judgment hasn’t been tested3 min read
Israeli electionsFirst votes cast in Israeli elections as embassy staff go to the pollsPreparations are also being made for IDF soldiers to vote next weekBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Israeli electionsNew poll gives Eisenkot sizeable lead over Netanyahu in tight election raceHowever, the survey showed no overall majority for either of the predicted coalition blocsBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
Netanyahu confirms Ben-Gvir will not be defence or policing minister in next governmentThe prime minister denied the Oztma Yehudit leader’s demand for the posts, saying they must remain with his own Likud partyBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||October 16, 2026 11:08
How the Arab vote could decide the balance of power in Israel’s historic electionSecurity, crime and the economy are key issues – but the crucial question is which parties would agree to being part of a coalition governmentBy John Jeffay6 min read||October 14, 2026 10:19
Netanyahu claims Hamas will try and attack Israel to influence electionDefence 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 anniversaryBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||October 7, 2026 11:38
Israel election: What is Netanyahu’s Likud offering voters in his bid to stay in power?Great powerhouse of the right is struggling in the polls – but in Israeli politics you write off the prime minister and his party at your perilBy John Jeffay4 min read||October 6, 2026 17:23
Israel election: Who are the Charedi parties and what do they stand for?The two major parties representing the strictly-Orthodox look set to retain some Knesset seats, while a new challenger has entered their arenaBy John Jeffay4 min read||October 6, 2026 17:17
Israel election: What does Bennett and Lapid’s Beyachad stand for?Two former prime ministers are hoping to appeal to a large swathe of voters who are centre-left but want a robust approach to national securityBy John Jeffay4 min read||October 6, 2026 17:04
Israel election: Can the Democrats revive the fortunes of the Zionist Left?Party led by former IDF general Yair Golan has inherited mantle of Labour movement that dominated early decades of State of IsraelBy John Jeffay4 min read||October 6, 2026 16:58
TikTok removes 45,000 videos in crackdown on pro-Iran election interferenceThe social media platform also deleted more than 1,000 accounts impersonating Israeli candidates and officialsBy JC Reporter1 min read||October 6, 2026 14:59
Welcome to the JC’s 2026 Israeli election hubJoin us over the coming month for unrivalled coverage of what could be the most important election in Israel’s historyBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||October 6, 2026 12:14
