Israeli elections

Gadi Eisenkot, who may form a government, hails from a Moroccan-Jewish family. Israel's 15 prime ministers have all had European or Russian heritage. Is it time for a change?

Israel’s 27 October election has left the battle for power unresolved, despite progress in the vote count and a clearer picture of the distribution of seats. Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc lacks the…

There is already speculation that there could be renewed military action against Iran involving Israel and the US once next week's midterm elections are out of the way

Early results suggest the ballot box may prolong the political stalemate rather than end it; the implications of this struggle reach far beyond Israel's borders

Israelis head to the polls today, 27 October, to elect the 26th Knesset, in the country’s first legislative election since Hamas’s October 7 2023 attack and the ensuing wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and…

With a complex election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in recent years, expect prolonged political deadlock

Key voices in the West appear to be throwing him under the bus ahead of the approaching Israeli election

Three years after October 7, Israeli confidence in their government has not recovered. This requires leadership willing to answer for the past and choose a direction beyond it

Before facts had been established, Netanyahu rushed to portray himself as Mr. Security with Israeli elections just weeks away. But will Israelis be convinced?