Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli pollsters and editors owe voters an explanation - comment

Three major broadcasters missed Likud by five to seven seats. The disagreement among pollsters was there to report all along, and newsrooms, ours included, failed to make it the story.

An Israeli child puts her parent's ballot into a collection box during Israel's 26th Knesset elections, October 27, 2026.
Israeli president Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal cast their ballots at a polling station in Jerusalem, during Election Day in Israel, October 27, 2026.

Herzog urges political leaders to stay open to unity government, avoid another election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks to The Jerusalem Post, October 21, 2026.

Netanyahu’s October 7 failures remain unanswered three years later - opinion

Democrats party chairman Yair Golan casts his vote at a polling station in Rosh HaAyin, central Israel, during Israel’s general elections, October 27, 2026.

Netanyahu projected with 54 seats as Yair Golan calls for Arab-included opposition majority


Knife-wielding man detained after approaching Democrats' Golan during Election Day tour in Tel Aviv

Security personnel noticed a suspicious object protruding from beneath the coat of a man in his 20s from Jerusalem, standing near Golan. He was detained, and a knife was found in his possession.

Democrats party chairman Yair Golan casts his vote at a polling station in Rosh Ha'ayin, central Israel, during Election Day, October 27, 2026

Netanyahu has turned Israel into a defense-tech powerhouse and a model US ally - opinion

Israel’s shift toward offensive military action, defense-tech innovation and regional partnerships is reshaping its strategic value to Washington.

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025

Right-leaning voters in Jerusalem share core values for future gov't but split over who should lead

Some voters interviewed in Jerusalem reflected that shift. “I just know I don’t want Bibi,” said a woman in Mahane Yehuda who is leaning toward Bennett, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.

A line of Israelis wait to vote in general elections in Jersualem on October 27, 2026.

Suspected Ra'am vote bribery case transferred to Lahav 433 as Netanyahu calls for investigation

"There was nothing improper about the activists' conduct," the Ra'am party stated in response. "These are attempts by Ben-Gvir’s police force to suppress voting within Arab society."

Ballot slip for the Ra'am party.

Channel 14 reporter verbally assaulted, harassed while covering voting in Haifa

According to Tobi, a man approached her closely, touched her filming equipment, and disrupted her broadcast, claiming that she was filming people in the background.

A Channel 14 reporter covering the election in Haifa after being harrassed and verbally assaulted.

Election Night: Netanyahu's bloc overtakes opposition, but both fall short of majority

Eisenkot declares victory as opposition bloc leads Netanyahu's, but neither have clear path to majority • Arab parties skyrocket as Netanyahu's right-wing partners fall

 Billboard encouraging to cast their votes, in Tel Aviv during Election Day, October 27, 2026.

Netanyahu's cousin refuses to vote for Likud, cites party's four sins in 'moral-public sphere'

"The government was warned repeatedly, but despite the warnings, it continued its predatory attack on the elements of the democratic regime, even in the midst of the war," Nathan Netanyahu argued.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Trump surrogates discuss Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government with Israeli officials - report

Sources told The Washington Post that Netanyahu told US officials that he believes Eisenkot would be the best partner if hostilities resume between Israel and Iran.

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu, Katz deny plans to fire IDF chief Zamir ahead of election

Katz and Netanyahu reject reports of plans to dismiss IDF chief Eyal Zamir amid tensions over Iran, as Eisenkot weighs in ahead of Tuesday's elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.

Trump denies discussing Netanyahu request for another endorsement: ‘I never spoke about it’

Less than 24 hours before Israel’s elections, the US president was asked whether Netanyahu had requested a second endorsement and denied discussing the matter, despite contradictory reports.

Banner from the Likud campaing showing Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.