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Former Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy has launched EYLON: Israel Electioncast ahead of Israel’s 27 October election. Photo Credit: EYLON: Israel Electioncast

September 29, 2026, 4:44 pm

Former Israel spokesman Eylon Levy launches podcast ahead of Israeli election

British-born broadcaster will interview major party figures about their policies and plans before Israelis vote on 27 October

By Annabel Sinclair

Israeli President and First Lady Issac and Michal Herzog voting in the 2022 Knesset elections (Haim Zach/Government Press Office of Israel)

September 15, 2026, 10:45 am

Ballots, blocs and Bibi: a beginner’s guide to Israeli elections

In October, Israeli voters will elect the Knesset's 120 members - and help decide who forms the country's next governing coalition. This explainer sets out how the system works

By Daniel Sugarman

Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu. Pictures: Elad Malka and Avi Ohayon

September 11, 2026, 10:38 am

Why political novice Gadi Eisenkot may unseat Benjamin Netanyahu

A year after he founded his Yashar! party, it is consistently leading in the polls

By Eliav Breuer

Casting a early vote in an Israeli general election

September 10, 2026, 10:33 am

30,000 Israelis sign up to fly home to vote in upcoming election

New initiative helps diaspora voters return to Israel for first national poll since 7 October attacks

By Michelle Rosenberg

September 9, 2026, 2:52 pm

In historic first, woman joins a Charedi list for Knesset

Political psychology researcher Dr. Nechumi Yaffe is running on behalf of moderate strictly-Orthodox Israeli party HaTzibur HaCharedi

By Michelle Rosenberg

Yoav Segalovitz joins Ra'am, calls for Jewish-Arab political partnership
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September 1, 2026, 9:29 am

Jewish Zionist politician joins Arab party Ra’am in push to defeat Netanyahu

'Hope won out' over fear, Mansour Abbas said as he welcomed former Yesh Atid lawmaker Yoav Segalovitz to his party

By Tomer Almagor JTA

August 23, 2026, 12:42 pm

Israeli election rivals Netanyahu and Eisenkot both reject Palestinian statehood

Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List (Ra’am), claimed Palestine already exists as a state recognised by most of the world

By Lee Harpin

Andy Burnham speaks at Jewish Care on plans to reform the sector

August 3, 2026, 1:52 pm

Diplomats warn UK settlement trade ban could aid Netanyahu in Knesset race

Burnham faces pressure over Israel settlement trade ban timing

By Lee Harpin

Ballot papers from the 2022 election (Creative Commons/Hanay)

July 14, 2026, 11:22 am

Israel confirms general election date

The vote will take place on 27 October, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempting to secure another term in office

By JN Reporter

Rula Daood addresses supporters at the launch of the new Jewish-Arab political party, A Place for Us All, ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. Photo Credit: Inas Osrof Abu Seif

June 16, 2026, 4:04 pm

New Jewish-Arab party launches bid for Knesset with call for peace and equality

Co-leaders say new movement aims to unite Jewish and Arab voters ahead of next Israeli election

By Annabel Sinclair

Attendees wave flags at the Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance, 4 June, 2026. (Theia Chatelle)

June 5, 2026, 9:43 am

Jerusalem Pride march turns toward the Knesset as LGBTQ Israelis eye pivotal election

Opposition leader Yair Lapid spoke at the rally, which drew 10,000 participants and 2,000 police officers

By Theia Chatelle

Hamas fighters surround hostage Arbel Yehud during her release in January 2025

May 12, 2026, 2:45 pm

Israel passes law paving way for death penalty trials for 7 October attackers

New military tribunal system will publicly try Hamas terrorists accused of murder, rape and hostage-taking

By Annabel Sinclair

UJS Leadership Fellows at the Kotel in 2024

April 27, 2026, 4:45 pm

The passing of the Kotel Bill through Knesset should worry us all

Some moments call for diaspora Jews to take a firm, united stand. This article is the third in UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign series. This weeks’ value is Tiferet, harmony.

By Louis Danker

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu places a wreath during a ceremony marking Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026. (Ilia Yefimovich / Pool / AFP via Getty Images via JTA)

April 22, 2026, 9:40 am

Netanyahu heckled at Israel’s official Memorial Day ceremony as bereaved families grasp for comfort

A different skirmish also broke out at a ceremony at Tel Aviv’s military cemetery

By Deborah Danan (JTA)

Itamar Ben-Gvir toasts the passing of a death penalty bill in the Knesset

March 31, 2026, 2:49 pm

Knesset’s death penalty vote is a betrayal of Jewish wisdom

Two thousand years ago, our sages knew a society that institutes the death penalty was morally coarsening itself - as shown by this week's celebration by Itamar Ben-Gvir and his supporters

By Daniel Sugarman

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