Some hope a change of government in Israel could help stem the tide of rising anti-Israel sentiment in the US, but most fear it would have very little effect on surging antisemitism

Ahead of election, former central bank deputy governor Zvi Eckstein says outgoing government's decisions have impacted country's growth, with economy at risk unless changes are made

Far-right minister's conduct draws condemnation abroad but appears to be winning votes at home, with polls showing him gaining support where Netanyahu and Smotrich are losing it

86.7% of eligible voters, or 4,218 people, cast ballots at 101 polling stations in 99 embassies and consulates, ahead of October 27 election

Yashar party chief calls on Israelis who want Netanyahu out to 'ignore the spin,' says he's working to secure 'more than 61 Zionist seats for change' in October 27 election

With several parties at risk of falling short, small shifts make a huge difference. Plus, Israel's electorate is difficult to survey and methodology is often opaque. But even so, analysts say, polls are still worthwhile

US president says Israeli officials want him him to be involved in Netanyahu's reelection campaign; says US won’t nuke Iran as he considers dropping ‘Mother of All Bombs’

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange research shows stocks typically sag before votes that end in stalemate, unlike those that result in stable governments, but it all evens out within months anyway

Mordechai David and other provocateurs disrupt screening of film encouraging conscientious objection to military service; police don't show up until after they leave

Netanyahu says portfolios sought by far-right politician must stay with Likud; Ben Gvir says premier planning a coalition with Eisenkot: 'The cat's out of the bag'

Zman Yisrael survey gives Jewish-led opposition bloc 54-49 lead, with Eisenkot's Yashar 6 seats ahead of Likud; Channel 13 poll gives parties loyal to PM a one-seat edge

Joint List chief decries 'racist campaign' after PM's party and Religious Zionism cite unsubstantiated fraud claims; Eisenkot vows to end Hamas rule in Gaza in 18 months if elected

While the 2026 election largely ignores gender equality, structural changes in centrist parties and a grassroots ultra-Orthodox movement might be quietly shifting the political map

Israel Democracy Institute survey finds 71% want top-level probe of Hamas invasion, 72% favor egalitarian draft law; more Israelis view UK as hostile than they do Saudi Arabia

101 polling stations open at 99 diplomatic missions for around 4,800 eligible absentee voters; IDF to begin early voting next week for soldiers deployed on bases, overseas

B'Yachad proposes folding Diaspora Ministry into Foreign Ministry, also vows to 'respect existing prayer arrangements at Western Wall Plaza' while maintaining Robinson's Arch as a space for 'prayer and gatherings in diverse ways'

Zamir urges 'readiness on every front' during 'sensitive period' of West Bank olive harvest and run-up to Israeli election; PM says Iran’s regime ‘must go,’ doubts it will fall before Israelis vote on Oct. 27

Community with estimated 30,000 voters reportedly angry over failure to pass draft exemptions; PM and his partners turn up heat on People of Israel, Haredi Public parties over fear they'll waste votes

Haredi leader's comments draw rebukes from Bennett and Liberman, who warn voting for such a govenrment would lead to greater burden on IDF reservists

Influx of voters from overseas alarms Netanyahu's bloc, with tens of thousands having left during his current term; returning citizens say vote 'crucial' for Israel's future