Israel Elections

Bennett’s poll surge could be pushing him toward Likud, Yesh Atid MK warns

Yesh Atid MK Mickey Levy warns Naftali Bennett’s poll surge is fueled by Lapid voters, not “natural” rising support in his ideology, and cautions a stronger Bennett could ultimately align with Likud.

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a conference at the Academic College in Tel Aviv, January 7, 2026.
 Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party, February 16, 2026.

Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party ahead of 'fateful' Israel elections

US President Donald Trump poses with the signed agreement at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a US-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.

Trump's progress in Gaza may be used to delay a new Israeli invasion of Gaza - analysis

Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party in Israel, speaks during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, March 22, 2025.

Netanyahu may attempt to 'sabotage' next elections, Golan warns


Bennett-led party could form government without Arab parties, poll shows

The poll was conducted by Lazar Research, led by Dr. Menachem Lazar, in collaboration with Panel4All.

 Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrives to testify at the commission of inquiry into Nahal Tzafit disaster in Tel Aviv, August 1, 2022

What early elections would mean for Israel’s future - opinion

How Gaza policies and ICC warrants are reshaping Israel’s political landscape.

 Shir Siegal, Levi and Varda Ben Baruch, whose family members are being held hostage by Hamas, gather outside the prime minister's residence on October 7, 2024

Likud gains steady lead, Israelis prefer Trump over Harris - survey

When paired against Bennett, Netanyahu led with 38% suitability to Bennett’s 35%. Another 23% said neither candidate was suitable, and 4% were undecided.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.

Likud emerges as largest party in new Channel 13 poll, public split on Gaza war

Additionally, the majority of the public supports a hostage deal instead of a continuation of the war in Gaza.

 Netanyahu in the Likud faction meeting

Bennett overtakes Netanyahu: New poll shows Likud slipping amid political shift - poll

“After weeks of upward movement, Likud’s rise has been halted, dropping two seats to 24,” the poll indicates.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Naftali Bennet

Majority of Israelis now prefer giving up Philadelphi in order to reach deal - poll

The poll showed that the Israeli public mostly prefers giving up control of the Philadelphi Corridor in order to enable a prisoner-hostage exchange deal (48%).

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and MK Benny Gantz on the forefront of the Philadelphi Corridor (illustrative)

Benny Gantz gains momentum, Netanyahu loses ground in new poll

A survey by Kan News and the Kantar Institute showed that there have been significant changes in voting patterns and public trust in the current leadership.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MK Benny Gantz

Oppose Netanyahu, but don't foul-mouth him - opinion

To campaign for a cause, one need not foul-mouth the adversary; Uncivilized and poisoned language will corrupt one’s politics.

 SHIKMA BRESSLER addresses a demonstration against the government’s judicial overhaul plan, in Tel Aviv in September 2023.

Four days of protests for elections, hostages kick off around the country

Among organizations participating were women's protest organization Bonot Alternativa, The Academic Protest, Kaplan Force, Change Generation, Yom Kippur Fighters 73, The Black Flags, and many more.

 Police clash with protesters during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2024.

Meretz, Labor Party sign agreement to merge parties under new party name 'The Democrats'

The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.

 Labor and Meretz parties reach a merger agreement, June 30, 2024.