Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

early elections

Rabbi Dov Lando casts his vote at a voting station on the morning of the Municipal Elections, in Bnei Brak, on February 27, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/ Flash90/ File)
May 13, 2026, 5:28 pm
Bring it on? Why the ultra-Orthodox, the opposition, and maybe Netanyahu think earlier elections will work for them
Haredi leaders believe forcing the vote on an earlier date will boost their support, the PM can see some potential benefit, and the opposition is evidently delighted. Thing is, they can’t all be right
By David Horovitz
Shas leader MK Aryeh Deri (right) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sit during a Shas party meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem on January 23, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 16, 2025, 2:03 am
Are Shas and UTJ poised to collapse Netanyahu’s government?
With both ultra-Orthodox parties apparently on the way out, the PM could soon be heading an unstable minority government, but that does not mean elections are around the corner
By Ariela Karmel
Protesters outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea hold Israeli flags and signs with names of northern communities damaged by fires due to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks, June 20, 2024. (Pro-Democracy Movement/Amos Gil)
June 20, 2024, 11:41 pm
Thousands rally against government outside Netanyahu’s Caesarea home
Protests also held in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv amid ‘week of disruption’ demanding elections over government’s handling of fighting in north, south, ‘shameful failure’ to free hostages
By ToI Staff
Anti-government protesters demonstrate outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, on June 17, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 17, 2024, 9:44 pm
3 hospitalized as cops clash with anti-government protesters after march on PM’s home
All 3 were hit by water cannon spray; one is a volunteer doctor; 9 arrested on 2nd day of ‘week of disruption’; Likud MK says coalition ‘has no achievements,’ mulls snap vote
By Sam Sokol and Gianluca Pacchiani
Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, speaks to protesters near the Begin Gate of the Defense Ministry Headquarters in Tel Aviv on June 1, 2024, demanding the government accept the hostage release proposal as laid out by President Joe Biden (Roi Boshi / Pro-Democracy Reform Movement)
June 2, 2024, 12:48 am
Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv to demand hostage deal, denounce government
Protests urging early elections and Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal estimated to be largest since Oct. 7; arrests reported, 14 officers said hurt
By ToI Staff
File - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) departs from the Senate Chambers in the US Capitol Building on March 14, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP)
March 15, 2024, 12:00 am
Full text of Senator Chuck Schumer’s speech: ‘Israeli elections are the only way’
Democratic majority leader says four obstacles preventing peace are Hamas, far-right Israelis, PA President Abbas — and Netanyahu
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 17, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
February 18, 2024, 1:54 am
PM: Elections have a date — in a few years; Likud official: After the war, he’s done
Senior Likud members say Netanyahu won’t be able to go on after war with Hamas ends; Lapid says if he’d been premier on Oct. 7, Netanyahu ‘would have sent people to burn my house’
By ToI Staff
Protesters call for the release of Israelis held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, February 10, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90)
February 14, 2024, 2:02 pm
Poll: Israelis conflicted, but prioritize destroying Hamas over releasing hostages
Survey also shows more than half of opposition supporters want elections within three months, as opposed to 66% of coalition supporters who want 2026 vote
By ToI Staff
Lawmakers at the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, June 30, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 30, 2022, 5:46 pm
In final legislative blitz, MKs pass Omicron grants, sex abuse protections
Last bills approved by outgoing Knesset also include official recognition of bereaved siblings and better enforcement to protect the rights of people with disabilities;
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Campaign posters prior to general elections, in Tel Aviv, on March 17, 2021. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
June 30, 2022, 8:51 am
Panel okays 12.5% increase in funds for party election campaigns
Oversight committee says extra NIS 20 million needed because campaign costs are going up
By ToI Staff
Yamina leader Naftali Bennett at a protest against the state's intention to close the Hilla Project, outside the Knesset in Jerusalem on August 12, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 22, 2020, 3:57 am
Bennett: Goal ‘to replace Netanyahu,’ won’t back bill to let PM avoid legal woes
Yamina leader refuses to completely rule out partnering with Likud, but says he rejected recent offer to become defense minister, receive 2 top portfolios to join government
By ToI Staff
Benny Gantz, left, and Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset during a vote for the parliament to dissolve itself, on December 2, 2020. (Danny Shem Tov/ Knesset Spokesperson)
December 11, 2020, 6:49 pm
Gantz warns Netanyahu he won’t be prime minister again after 4th election
Defense minister again tells PM that only route to staving off a fresh vote is for him to pass budget and close loopholes in rotation agreement
By ToI Staff
Likud MK Miki Zohar reacts during an Arrangements Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
September 27, 2020, 3:54 am
Coalition whip Zohar: Government must be disbanded ‘as soon as possible’
Likud lawmaker accuses Blue and White of undermining Netanyahu’s response to the pandemic, amid fight over limiting anti-Netanyahu protests
By ToI Staff
Naftali Bennett visits the ultra-Orthodox city of Elad, September 6, 2020 (FLASH90)
September 24, 2020, 1:53 am
Poll: Yamina closing in on Likud; public supports limiting protests, prayers
Survey also finds that if popular Likud MK Yifat Shasha-Biton ran her own party, she could win up to eight seats, although she has given no sign she plans to do so
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against the military draft. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 29, 2019, 4:24 pm
No one really wants to solve ultra-Orthodox enlistment, says Israeli academic
As the issue of Haredi conscription threatens to derail a government, Open University’s Prof. Yagil Levy says neither religious nor secular parties truly desire a compromise
By Omer Sharvit
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.