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Ahead of upcoming elections, Negev activists predict higher voter turnout among Bedouin women, driven by home demolition policies and grassroots mobilization efforts.

A new non-partisan campaign launched in Sakhnin aims to boost voter turnout among Arab citizens for the upcoming Knesset elections, with a special focus on women.

Central Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg ruled that political bots and fake accounts require disclosure, though dismissing a petition against Likud and Netanyahu.

Moti Leitner, leader of the HaTzibur HaHaredi Party, rejects pressure to withdraw from the Knesset race, vowing to pass the electoral threshold and address IDF conscription.

With four days until the Knesset elections, pollster Dr. Menachem Lazar warns that mandate projections remain extremely fragile, noting that marginal parties crossing the electoral threshold could alter the balance between political blocs.

Ahead of the 2026 Knesset elections, major Israeli political parties respond to an economic questionnaire on the cost of living, while Likud and ultra-Orthodox factions decline to participate.

Israel is on high alert ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections amid regional tensions. While the IDF has significantly ramped up its readiness across all fronts, military officials are working to calm public anxiety and prevent miscalculations.

Israel's anti-Netanyahu bloc holds a polling advantage, yet disagreements over minority governments and coalition terms threaten unity. Parties plan to challenge Speaker Amir Ohana immediately after elections.

An investigation reveals systematic efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office to control the historical narrative of the October 7 massacre through altered transcripts, restricted documentation, and managed archives.

The Democrats party, led by Yair Golan, is mobilizing 15,000 volunteers for Israel's upcoming elections, conducting extensive field operations, airport outreach, and polling station monitoring.

Over 100 Religious Zionist rabbis urged voters to avoid parties polling below the threshold, targeting Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael party amid concerns of splitting the right-wing vote.

A Kantar poll shows Naftali Bennett rising to 14 mandates as the Change Bloc navigates shifting dynamics, rising Arab voter turnout, and tight electoral margins ahead of the October 2026 Knesset elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana faced protests during a Tel Aviv market visit, where bereaved families confronted officials over October 7.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted his ties with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, following a recent endorsement from US President Donald Trump.

Channel 14 plans to broadcast its popular panel show "HaPatriotim" directly from the Likud headquarters at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on election day.

The Israeli Ministry of Health reports a sharp rise in public complaints following a child development reform, amid criticism from lawmakers over halted wait-time data.

Ultra-Orthodox parties are adapting their election day field operations and turnout tracking methods to comply with new restrictions from the Central Elections Committee and Supreme Court rulings.

MK Yulia Malinovsky delivered a scathing critique of Israel's government during a parlor meeting, attacking coalition policies on hostages, ultra-Orthodox conscription, and the Gaza war.

With five days until the 26th Kneset elections, the Fly&Vote initiative reports about 67,000 expatriates plan to return to Israel to vote, following a settled legal dispute with Likud.

Israel Railways announced free train travel for election day on October 27, 2026, alongside reinforced service between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to accommodate millions of voters.

With days until the Knesset elections, business leaders and high-tech entrepreneurs face massive financial exposure through political loan guarantees rather than capped donations.

Likud MK Avichai Boaron discussed the party's campaign strategy on 103FM, urging right-wing voters in cities like Netanya and Ashdod to mobilize and prevent a left-wing government.

Former fintech executive Keren Levy explains her transition from leading Payoneer to serving as COO of Naftali Bennett's BeYachad party, focusing on national repair and political infrastructure.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to break a long-standing boycott of Channel 12 studios for a pre-election prime-time television interview.

Exploring five key facts about former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, detailing his underground Lehi roots, Mossad operations, and historic tenure leading the Knesset, Foreign Ministry, and government.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana criticized Ofer Winter's election run, warned against a left-wing government, defended judicial reform, and addressed coalition tensions.

Israel Police deploy over 20,000 officers and volunteers ahead of the upcoming elections, implementing strict security measures, reserve forces, and a dedicated fake news command center.

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman rejects minority governments, outlines proposals involving Jordan for Judea and Samaria, and critiques Benjamin Netanyahu's policies ahead of the Israeli Knesset elections.

The Democrats party condemned violence against its activists in Shoham ahead of the Knesset elections, blaming the government and demanding police action.

Channel 14 threatens legal action against the Hadash-Ta'al alliance over denied access to public events, while alliance leader Prof. Yousef Jabareen firmly rejected the demands.

The Bank of Israel split its growth forecast for the first time, distinguishing between overall output driven by giants like Nvidia and domestic economic activity.

IDF soldiers started voting in over 850 military polling stations across all sectors for the 26th Knesset elections, ensuring democratic rights during active operations.

Israel's Tax Authority director Shay Aharonovich proposed raising trapped profits distribution to 8% and reinstating a 1.5% property tax on vacant land to avoid broader tax hikes.

Israeli opposition parties agree on replacing the Knesset Speaker after elections, but remain deeply divided over forming minority governments and relying on Arab factions.

Data released by the Ministry of Education highlights high per-student funding for state-religious schools and sparks debate over matriculation and dropout statistics.

Ahead of the 26th Knesset elections, Israeli parent, youth, and welfare organizations launched a joint campaign demanding a national action plan to combat youth violence and mental distress.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich offered Ofer Winter a ministerial post and key authorities in exchange for dropping out of the Knesset race to protect the right-wing block.

BeYachad leader Naftali Bennett vowed to repeal the previous coalition's judicial overhaul laws if elected, prompting a reaction from Democrats leader Yair Golan.

Former minister Ayelet Shaked revealed in a Channel 13 interview that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously planned to form a government with Mansour Abbas.

Israeli political leaders Yair Golan, Yoaz Hendel, and Gadi Eisenkot have signed a green charter to address the looming crisis in the nation's waste management sector.

The Capital Market Authority has issued a final ban on non-bank credit companies offering luxury trips and gifts to mortgage brokers for client referrals, effective January 2027.

As the Israeli Knesset elections approach, opposition factions are preparing strategies to replace Speaker Amir Ohana using Arab party votes if a 61-seat coalition fails to materialize.

The Knesset Finance Committee approved tax relief for hundreds of non-profit organizations on Wednesday, bypassing opposition from ultra-Orthodox lawmakers amid a political debate ahead of elections.

A Fake Reporter investigation reveals that a major Israeli Facebook group is secretly managed by foreign networks in Saudi Arabia, India, and Pakistan, raising election interference concerns.

The "Yashar!" party led by Gadi Eisenkot released a birthday video for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu featuring a wish for political change. The video comes amid opposition momentum in recent polls ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

Yasmine Lukatz, investor on Shark Tank Israel and tech entrepreneur, surprised viewers with a humorous guest appearance on the hit comedy series Kupa Rashit.

Six days before the elections, Likud decided to advance Section 46 tax credits for NGOs while excluding ultra-Orthodox organizations, risking an open coalition crisis.

Avigdor Lieberman and Gadi Eisenkot met to mend ties after a public spat, agreeing to focus on boosting voter turnout and uniting the anti-Netanyahu bloc ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

Ultra-Orthodox women in Israel are breaking decades of political exclusion, securing spots on a new party list and demanding military service, core education, and representation.

Likud faces a dual challenge in the final election stretch: mobilizing lower-turnout right-wing voters and preventing up to five mandates from being wasted on small parties struggling to pass the electoral threshold.