Elections

As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, polls suggest a potential Democratic takeover of Congress amid public frustration over inflation, gas prices, and foreign policy. President Donald Trump faces sliding approval ratings as key races tighten.

Indian police shut down transport and mobile internet in New Delhi to suppress a massive youth protest over the deletion of 130 million voters from electoral rolls.

Israeli developer Matan Gidinian has launched Fisherman, a free, privacy-focused app designed to block election spam and AI-driven phishing texts without requiring user registration.

Shas published a video of Rabbi Baruch Abuhatzeira promising blessings to voters, potentially violating election laws against blessing-based voter solicitation.

A candidate named Hitler Mussolini Siméon Flores won the district mayoral election in Peru representing the Ahora Nación party, securing victory by a narrow margin.

Israel's first-time voters, shaped by the trauma of October 7 and historic crises, approach the upcoming Knesset elections with fractured political loyalties. A new Ynet poll reveals security and the cost of living drive their choices.

With 19 days until the elections, the IDF is preparing a comprehensive voting mechanism for soldiers across all bases and sectors, ensuring secure ballot collection and transfer to the Knesset.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launched the right-wing election ground campaign at a major emergency conference in Jerusalem.

A new Ha-Dibbur survey reveals young Israeli voters' views ahead of elections, showing 81% prefer respectful politicians, though a quarter prioritize ideology over civil discourse.

The Italian Parliament faces a crucial vote on a controversial electoral law pushed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The bill would grant a large seat bonus to the winner, sparking fierce debate over democratic stability.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls snap elections amid a severe housing crisis sparked by the dramatic eviction and subsequent death of elderly resident Maricarmen.

Losing an identity card can be stressful, especially ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. The Population and Immigration Authority outlines procedures and requirements for document renewal.

Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot visited a Tel Aviv shawarma stand to support its owner, Or Ohana, who faced online threats and boycott calls after stating he would not vote for Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Central Election Committee dismissed a Likud petition against the 'Fly&Vote' initiative, which assists Israeli expatriates returning home to vote in the upcoming elections.

MK Yinon Azoulay (Shas) condemned violence during a minor's arrest and addressed conscription debates, emphasizing Shas's role in representing both IDF soldiers and Torah scholars ahead of the upcoming elections.

The Israeli defense establishment has raised its alert level ahead of October 7 and the October 27 elections, following intelligence warnings of potential terror plots and a foiled attack involving a commercial flight.

The White House shifted from public to private PAC funding for television ads featuring President Donald Trump after facing legal challenges and public outcry over the use of taxpayer money.

Ofer Winter's party faced ad restrictions on Meta, which classified West Bank localities as Palestine, blocking political outreach to Israeli voters.

The Orda printing house in Kiryat Gat prepares to produce over 450 million ballot papers for the upcoming Knesset elections, managing a massive logistical and secure printing operation.

Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot has officially challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a televised public debate ahead of the upcoming October Knesset elections.

The right-wing V26 electoral headquarters is expanding nationwide ahead of the upcoming elections, mobilizing thousands of volunteers to boost voter turnout in strongholds.

Israeli opposition parties plan to utilize October 7 memorial ceremonies for political attacks against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 2026 elections.

National Unity chairman Benny Gantz addressed voter concerns regarding the electoral threshold three weeks before the elections, urging hesitant supporters to cast their ballots.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the British Labour government as a rogue state in a recent interview, criticized Western apathy, praised the hero of a recent Flydubai flight, and warned of regional threats ahead of the October 2026 elections.

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as Morocco's prime minister, making her the first woman to lead the government and setting up major coalition challenges.

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg has scheduled an October 6 hearing on a Likud petition targeting the Fly&Vote initiative and AID Coalition over expatriate voter transport.

Ahead of the 2026 Knesset elections, Israeli social media content creators are launching virtual voter guides to make complex party manifestos and economic policies accessible to the public.

With only half of Israel's polling stations located in accessible buildings for the upcoming elections, a massive grassroots volunteer initiative has mobilized to transport elderly and mobility-impaired voters.

As Israeli elections approach without a clear frontrunner, the opposition bloc is coordinating a parliamentary move to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana immediately after the vote to secure legislative control.

Italian opposition leaders Giuseppe Conte and Elly Schlein are struggling to unite against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, divided over leadership ambitions and foreign policy on Ukraine.

Degel HaTorah is planning to utilize seminary students for election day turnout operations through rabbinical directives, bypassing legal restrictions on state-funded schools.

Security and legal experts gathered at the INSS for a simulation of 2026 Knesset election threats, addressing foreign influence, AI deepfakes, and post-election unrest.

The Central Election Committee is reviewing whether Satmar-affiliated association Shekel HaTohor bypassed a voting abstention injunction by disguising funds as holiday aid.

Likud has launched an extensive field campaign establishing over seventy branches and mobilizing thousands of activists to boost voter turnout ahead of the upcoming elections.

The Israel Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3 Companies Forum launched 'Israel Chooses Crypto' to demand digital asset reform, citing a KPMG study showing 120 billion shekels in potential economic growth.

The iconic Israeli satirical comedy series 'Polishuk' is making a grand comeback as a micro-drama on the Keshet 12 V1 app ahead of the upcoming elections.

Haredi politics face unprecedented turmoil ahead of upcoming elections, driven by profound voter frustration over the unfulfilled draft law and economic fallout.

With 33 days until the Knesset elections, a tour of Negev Bedouin localities reveals diverse political intentions, potential protest votes against Itamar Ben Gvir, and possible alliances with Gadi Eisenkot.

Satmar Hasidism is distributing millions of shekels to thousands of families in Israel who pledge not to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections, continuing its ideological boycott.

Spain, Italy, and France received US intelligence warnings over potential Russian drone attacks launched from merchant vessels in the Mediterranean, aiming to cause political and economic disruption ahead of upcoming elections.

Moroccans voted in parliamentary elections on Wednesday amid youth frustration over economic inequality and high unemployment, with the next government set to oversee preparations for the 2030 World Cup.

US President Donald Trump shared a Newsmax article on Truth Social showing the right-wing bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu leading in the latest Israeli election poll ahead of the October 27 vote.

Germany is preparing unprecedented restrictions on classified intelligence and military defense plans following far-right AfD electoral gains, amid mounting concerns from NATO allies over potential leaks to Moscow.

Elif Eralp and Die Linke secured a historic victory in Berlin's local elections, campaigning on affordable housing and navigating scrutiny over internal antisemitism scandals.

The Yashar! party led by Gadi Eisenkot supports disqualifying Sami Abu Shehadeh from the Knesset elections over post-October 7 remarks praising the Hamas attack.

US President Donald Trump faces a historic low with 32% approval amid economic strain and soaring energy costs, threatening Republicans ahead of the midterms.

The Likud party strongly criticized a unanimous Supreme Court ruling banning real-time voter turnout tracking at polling stations, calling it a deliberate political blow to right-wing parties ahead of the elections.

The Central Election Committee announced free intercity buses and Israel Railways travel for the October 27, 2026 elections, starting the evening before.

A senior adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that early presidential elections could be held on April 16, 2028, potentially opening the path for Erdogan to run for a final term.

A new poll by 'Israel 2050' shows that young Israelis prioritize housing and socio-economic issues over security ahead of elections, with 75% open to voting for new political alternatives.