Benjamin Netanyahu

How the new Knesset can begin changing Israel before a coalition forms - opinion

The first priority should be legislation ensuring the establishment of an independent state commission of inquiry into the failures that led to October 7.

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.
Supporters celebrate at the Democrats party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Israel's election reveals a democracy of contradictions - opinion

A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan, October 26, 2026

Netanyahu's bloc leads with 54 seats to opposition's 49 after 4.4 million votes counted

US President Donald Trump (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) walk inside after Netanyahu arrived at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida; December, 2025.

Trump claims endorsement shifted momentum for Netanyahu in 26th Knesset election race


Winter’s rabbi backs People of Israel despite Netanyahu's pressure to withdraw from election

“I believe that only if Ofer Winter passes the electoral threshold will Bibi [Netanyahu] have a full right-wing government,” he added. “That is what I hope will happen.”

Rabbi Eli Sadan.

Netanyahu shows 'political desperation' in push for Trump backing, US sources tell 'Post'

As Netanyahu seeks more Trump endorsements before Israel's elections, US officials signal readiness to work with any government and pursue regional deals.

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

Netanyahu's final campaign strategy: Fear - opinion

Confronting threats is different from exploiting them. Netanyahu deliberately frightens Israelis into believing their country's survival depends on one man.

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

Netanyahu shares AI-generated image of nuclear explosion in Tel Aviv, two days before election

The prime minister's Instagram post, warning of Iran's nuclear threat, drew criticism from opposition leaders Yair Golan and Gadi Eisenkot, who accused him of using fear as an election tactic.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu beside an AI generated image of a nuclear bomb stiriking Tel Aviv

Israel’s election: Which parties are most likely to keep their promises? - opinion

Israel’s crowded political field leaves voters weighing party leaders, broken promises, and competing priorities.

People participate in a street poll ahead of the election, in Mahaneh Yehuda last week.

Israel needs unity: Why Herzog must bring Netanyahu, Eisenkot together - opinion

Supporting a change in government does not justify dismissing millions of traditional, religious, or conservative Israelis as primitive, dangerous, or morally inferior.

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

Why Netanyahu's supporters remain loyal to him despite his failures - opinion

By presenting himself as Israel’s indispensable protector, Netanyahu has forged a bond with supporters that can withstand even profound failures.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Settler violence is a political blind spot in Israel’s election campaign - opinion

Settler violence could expose the government’s security failures, but Israel’s political landscape makes it a risky issue for opposition leaders to raise.

Israeli settlers next to a fire amid clashes with Palestinians during olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

October 7 should have changed Israeli politics, yet we are voting for the same leaders - opinion

Israel deserves more than another election between yesterday’s failures. It deserves a new beginning.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Netanyahu defense challenges investigation approvals as judge presses Mandelblit

Testifying for a sixth day at Jerusalem District Court, Mandelblit said investigators should have sought his approval before tapping someone involved in Netanyahu’s personal and political affairs.

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.