Knesset

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

A question about Transport Minister Miri Regev led to a tense exchange at a Modi'in election event between Naftali Bennett and the mother of a victim from the 2018 Tzafit stream disaster, reviving past controversies over ministerial accountability.

An analysis of the legal framework governing Israeli elections outlines the strict constitutional requirements, supreme court precedents, and exceptional conditions under which Knesset votes can be postponed.

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.

MK Yasser Hujeirat from the Ra'am party claimed in an interview that Hamas is partly a charitable organization, sparking sharp condemnations from the Likud party ahead of the upcoming elections.

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.

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg ordered Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to remove campaign posts featuring children, ruling it violates election laws.

Ben-Gurion University President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz warns of a growing brain drain and government pressure on academia as he concludes a turbulent tenure.

The election of a new state comptroller is expected to be delayed until December following a Supreme Court decision, leaving the critical oversight post vacant amidst ongoing political elections.

Israel marks memorial events for the October 7 massacre amidst ongoing public debate over whether to observe the date according to the Hebrew or Gregorian calendar.

Channel 14 has appointed veteran journalist Boaz Golan as its new political commentator for the main evening edition ahead of the upcoming election campaign.

Protests marked three years since the October 7 massacre across Israel on Wednesday, with demonstrators blocking highways and demanding a state commission of inquiry.

A moving literary review of Noa Chovra's debut book, 'The Polar Circle Club,' exploring grief, black humor, and the raw reality of a young widow after October 7.

Senior party member Davidi Ben Zion is considering resigning from Ofer Winter's faction amid poor internal poll numbers and controversy over a Palestinian state.

A special military tribunal to prosecute October 7 terrorists will not be operational before late 2027, with the first indictments expected in early 2028 according to defense documents.

The Israel Securities Authority published a draft reform replacing board reports with management analysis, updating KPIs, and easing immediate reporting timelines for public companies.

MK Efrat Rayten removed Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from the stage at a youth event, sparking a sharp political clash ahead of the October 2026 elections.

Knesset data reveals 1,240 aircrew from nations without ties to Israel entered the country this year, following an attempted cockpit takeover on a Flydubai flight.

Yair Golan urged opposition parties to pledge against joining a future government with ultra-Orthodox factions, criticizing Netanyahu over the draft crisis.

MK Yousef Jabareen announced that his party would support post-election legislation preventing indicted individuals from forming a government, aligning with opposition strategies.

A classified CIA assessment warns that years of war in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Iran have deepened internal fractures, pushing Israel toward potential civil conflict amid soaring military costs, political crises, and veteran trauma.

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.

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will discuss regulations allowing families to add the word 'Abducted' to the headstones of fallen soldiers taken on October 7.

Sources indicate that the upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks on October 20 are primarily a delaying tactic by the US administration amid regional constraints and elections.

A new study examines how WhatsApp and Facebook group administrators in the Gaza envelope acted as crucial community lifelines, triage hubs, and bridges to authorities following October 7.

Israel marked the national memorial day for October 7 as flags were lowered to half-staff at the President's Residence and the Knesset, honoring the victims of the massacre and the Swords of Iron war.

Foreign investments in the local stock market dropped significantly over the past year, falling to 400 million NIS amid political uncertainty ahead of the October 27 elections.

A Kan 11 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's bloc leading with 53 mandates, narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's 51. Meanwhile, 67 percent of Israelis fear another October 7-style event.

An ideological split has emerged in Ofer Winter's 'Amcha Israel' party as candidate Fleur Hassan-Nahoum's past support for Palestinian self-determination surfaces, clashing with Winter's hardline platform.

Kan News marks three years since October 7 and the Iron Swords war with special broadcasts, investigations, and commemorative projects across television and radio.

MK Naama Lazimi reflects on her inclusion in the TIME100 Next 2026 list, dedicating the global honor to Israel's social justice and democratic movement.

Israeli political blocs face strategic uncertainties ahead of elections, with the change bloc struggling to attract right-wing voters while Likud debates its approach toward Ofer Winter and post-election coalitions.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen rejected claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to delay the October 2026 Knesset elections, while supporting the formation of a consensus inquiry commission after the vote.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid declined an invitation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to a Knesset sukkah Torah study event, citing extremely short notice and criticizing the timing.

Parents of fallen IDF hero Col. Asaf Hamami visited MK Yaakov Asher's sukkah, accompanied by activist Yisrael Cohen, calling for national unity and avoiding division.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz may condition his withdrawal from the upcoming Knesset elections on securing backing for a future presidential run ahead of his meeting with Gadi Eisenkot.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz revealed that Likud offered him a high spot on their Knesset list, an offer he rejected to pursue national unity.

The "255 Hostages" organization urged political parties on Wednesday to include survivor rehabilitation and family support in their joint principles document.

MK Naama Lazimi, No. 2 on 'The Democrats' list, was named to TIME100 Next 2026. The magazine highlighted her leadership and fight for social justice ahead of the October 27 elections.

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.

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.

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem welcomed released military deserters with music and financial stipends, highlighting political tensions over IDF recruitment.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned during a visit to the Tel Nof Air Force Base that Israel's enemies may attempt attacks ahead of the upcoming elections.

The Central Election Committee announced real-time voter turnout tracking by city and neighborhood for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections, alongside interactive historical mapping.

Software developer Hadar Nir launched ParkWise, a free app comparing parking prices across 343 lots in 24 Israeli cities, revealing massive cost gaps for drivers.

The Central Election Committee anticipates a record 650,000 double-envelope votes for the October 27 Knesset elections, delaying the final results by roughly 14 mandates.

A Channel 14 poll shows right-wing and center-left political blocs holding steady at 63 and 45 mandates, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expands his lead.