The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-elections/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:54:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli elections | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-elections/ 32 32 Poll shows anti-Netanyahu bloc winning majority; Eisenkot seen as best fit to be PM in separate survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-shows-anti-netanyahu-bloc-winning-majority-eisenkot-seen-as-best-fit-to-be-pm-in-separate-survey/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:17:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836783 Zman Yisrael has Zionist opposition parties winning 62 seats, enough to form a government, though they would come short of a majority if all Arab factions run on joint slate

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]]> Yoav Gallant says he won’t run for office in next election, leaves future open https://www.timesofisrael.com/yoav-gallant-says-he-wont-run-for-office-in-next-election-leaves-future-open/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:44:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775889 Former defense minister, fired by PM in November 2024 amid heated wartime disagreements that have persisted past his sacking, says 'right now isn't the time' for him to run

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]]> Anti-government protest leaders, brother of murdered hostage join Democrats party https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-government-protest-leaders-brother-of-murdered-hostage-join-democrats-party/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:04:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728041 Welcoming Moshe Radman, Ami Dror, Danny Elgarat and others who led movements against judicial overhaul and for hostage release, faction chief Yair Golan calls on more to join left-wing faction

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]]> Courting women voters, Bennett vows to revolutionize female representation https://www.timesofisrael.com/courting-women-voters-bennett-vows-to-revolutionize-female-representation/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:06:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706583 At a campaign event for female activists, the former PM says 6 of his new party's 9 co-founders are women -- 'not because they are women, but because they are excellent'

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]]> New ‘Reservists’ party accuses Likud of pressuring registrar to block its registration https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-reservists-party-accuses-likud-of-pressuring-registrar-to-block-its-registration/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:11:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3703793 HaMiluimnikim says ruling party is exploiting state mechanisms to curb competition; justice minister denies accusation

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]]> A defiant Yair Golan says he can lead the left out of oblivion by redrawing the map https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-defiant-yair-golan-says-he-can-lead-the-left-out-of-oblivion-by-redrawing-the-map/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:03:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3696232 Uniting Labor and Meretz, The Democrats head claims he can attract voters without pandering; argues that ideology is less important than bread-and-butter issues like affordability

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]]> Yoaz Hendel says his ‘Reservists’ party wants government without Haredi, Arab factions https://www.timesofisrael.com/yoaz-hendel-says-his-reservists-party-wants-government-without-haredi-arab-factions/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:13:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3693202 Former communication minister's new party previously said it would sit with anyone who accepted its principles, including universal military service

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]]> Coalition said mulling lowering electoral threshold to save Smotrich in next elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-said-mulling-lowering-electoral-threshold-to-save-smotrich-in-next-elections/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:12:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3669118 With far-right Religious Zionism polling too low to enter parliament, Netanyahu is said to be concerned his bloc could see vital votes wasted

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]]> AI tools supercharge foreign influence campaigns targeting Israelis on social media https://www.timesofisrael.com/ai-tools-supercharge-foreign-influence-campaigns-targeting-israelis-on-social-media/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:22:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3649847 Mimicking popular Facebook groups, a shadowy network used AI-generated content to target voters — revealing the country’s growing vulnerability to digital manipulation

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]]> Bennett vows that nobody will be ‘allowed to postpone or disrupt’ 2026 election https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-vows-that-nobody-will-be-allowed-to-postpone-or-disrupt-2026-election/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:02:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647362 Ex-prime minister urges those in public service to not bow to 'pressure' to 'bend the law,' as coalition ministers claim he is fabricating concerns

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]]> Bennett says government full of ‘stupid ministers,’ plans to form united centrist party https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-says-government-full-of-stupid-ministers-plans-to-form-united-centrist-party/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:34:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635743 In leaked recordings, former premier says if he were to win elections he would pass a constitution and enact term limits, and that Israel has 'no choice' but to draft Haredim

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]]> Lapid: If Netanyahu wins the next election, ‘it will be the end of Zionism’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-if-netanyahu-wins-the-next-election-it-will-be-the-end-of-zionism/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:57:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3632111 PM's associate said urging restoration of direct elections for premiership amid polls showing Likud and allies failing to secure a Knesset majority

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]]> Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen declares he should be next prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-mossad-chief-yossi-cohen-declares-he-should-be-next-prime-minister/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:36:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3628072 Longtime Netanyahu aide says Israel needs 'real change' and that he will campaign on platform of 'unity and security' in next elections, claims premiership not a political position

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]]> Netanyahu said weighing snap elections in light of popular Iran offensive https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-weighing-snap-elections-in-light-of-popular-iran-offensive/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:28:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3582837 Channel 12 reports PM may seek to capitalize on expected boost in support, would run on plans for normalization with Saudi Arabia, preventing a Palestinian state

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]]> Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen said considering forming new party before next election https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-mossad-chief-yossi-cohen-said-considering-forming-new-party-before-next-election/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:20:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3567542 Cohen reportedly received offers to join existing factions but is inclined to go his own way; ex-PM Bennett, ahead in polls, completes registration for new party

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