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Israel election news in English

48 stories from the last few days, translated and compared across newsrooms

Primaries, polls, and coalition math, compared across the Israeli press.

4 outlets · 3h ago

Israel Begins Printing 450 Million Ballots for 26th Knesset Elections

Israel's Central Elections Committee has begun printing 450 million ballots for the 26th Knesset elections at a factory in Kiryat Gat. The process involves 12,018 polling stations and over 7.3 million eligible voters, with operations running 24/7 to ensure ballot availability. Over 400 tons of paper are expected to be recycled post-election.

4h ago

Senior Correspondent Shirit Avitan Cohen Joins i24NEWS as Political Analyst

1 outlets · 4h ago

Israeli Election Enters Final Stretch Amidst Uncertainty

2 outlets · 4h ago

New Poll Shows Eisenkot Leading, Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking

2 outlets · 5h ago

Channel 12 Accused of Reusing Old Footage in Report on Rabbi Dov Lando

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Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Criticizes Arrests of Torah Students

5h ago

Israeli Election Poll Shows Vinter's Party Falling Below Threshold

More Israel election news in English

Politics5h ago

Commentator Suggests Path to Challenge Netanyahu in Elections

Commentator Eliraz Sade believes Prime Minister Netanyahu's calm campaign suggests strong internal poll results. He proposed that opponents must adopt a hard-right stance against…

Politics5h ago

Netanyahu Believes Upcoming Election Will End Favorably

Political commentator Amit Segal discussed Prime Minister Netanyahu's election strategy, which he believes is based on optimistic internal polls and the belief in an impending vic…

Politics5h ago·7 outlets

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to TV Debate Ahead of Elections

Gadi Eisenkot has challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a televised debate with 22 days left until the elections. A dispute over a flight incident is also ongoing, with…

Politics5h ago

Joint List Seeks Jewish-Arab Votes to Unseat Netanyahu, Promote Peace

The Arab-led Joint List party is campaigning for Jewish and Arab votes in the upcoming elections to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and achieve peace. The party aims to add…

Politics6h ago

United Torah Judaism Chairman Slams "Israel First" Chairwoman Over "Incitement"

United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher and the MK have sharply criticized the Chairwoman of Israel First, chairwoman of "Israel First," over a video they claim constitutes inc…

Politics6h ago

Joint List Chairman: We Can Pass Law Barring Indicted Individuals from Government

Yousef Jabareen, Chairman of the Joint List, announced his party's potential support for a law barring indicted individuals from forming a government after the elections. He state…

Politics6h ago·4 outlets

Knesset Legal Chief Urges Vote for State Comptroller Amid Vacancy

Israel's Knesset legal adviser is urging a swift vote for State Comptroller, a position vacant since July. The Knesset Speaker has yet to schedule the vote, despite a court order…

Politics6h ago

MK Asher Slams Haskel's Election Ad as Antisemitic Incitement

Member of Knesset Yaakov Asher accused Sharan Haskel's Israel First party of antisemitic incitement with an election video showing a Haredi figure stealing from a wounded soldier…

Politics6h ago

Vinter Urged to Withdraw from Election Race to Prevent Right-Wing Vote Waste

Ofer Vinter's new political party is projected to fail to pass Israel's electoral threshold, potentially wasting right-wing votes. The author urges Vinter to withdraw from the ele…

Politics6h ago·2 outlets

October 7 Trauma Shapes Next Knesset Membership and Debates

Israel's upcoming elections will see a significant number of Knesset candidates with direct personal connections to the October 7 massacre and the subsequent war. These individual…

Politics6h ago

Pre-Election Push: Demand to Reveal Leftist Groups' Ties to Democrats Party

The "If You Want" movement is demanding that dozens of leftist non-profit organizations reveal their alleged ties to the "Democrats" party before the upcoming elections. The movem…

Politics6h ago5·18 outlets

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty

Brazil's presidential election is heading to a runoff between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with Bolsonaro's party also gaining signi…

Politics6h ago·3 outlets

Netanyahu Congratulates Bolsonaro, Eyes Restored Brazil Ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on his first-round lead, expressing a desire to restore bilateral ties. T…

Politics6h ago2

Joint List Campaign Launch Marred by Confrontation with Channel 14

The Joint List's election campaign launch was disrupted when Channel 14 was denied entry, leading to a verbal altercation where former MK Sami Abu Shahadeh called the channel "ter…

Politics7h ago

Knesset Speaker Asks High Court to Delay State Comptroller Election

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has asked Israel's High Court of Justice to delay the election of a new State Comptroller until after the next Knesset is sworn in, citing procedural is…

Politics7h ago

Balad Leader's Election Withdrawal Sparks Palestinian Political Debate

Balad party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew from Israel's election, drawing criticism for conceding political rights and setting a precedent, though some see it as a strategic…

Politics8h ago·4 outlets

Israeli Election Chief Rules Housing Program Announcement Illegal Campaigning

Solberg ordered the removal of related social media posts, citing the use of state resources for an unapproved and misleading program, and also found a separate speech by Netanyah…

Politics9h ago2

Sakhnin Mayor Urges Arab Unity, Voting for Arab Parties in Crucial Elections

Mazen Ganaim, Mayor of Sakhnin and head of the National Committee of Heads of Arab Local Authorities, urged Arab unity and increased voter turnout in upcoming elections, criticizi…

Politics9h ago·2 outlets

Joint List Launches Hebrew Election Campaign, Appeals to Left-Wing Voters

The Joint List party launched its Hebrew election campaign in Tel Aviv, calling for Jewish and Arab citizens to join them. Key speakers, including MKs Ahmad Tibi and Ofer Cassif…

Politics9h ago

Election Letter 'B' Goes to Ben-Gvir's Party, 'T' to Religious Zionism

In Israel's upcoming Knesset elections, Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party has been assigned the election letter 'B', historically linked to the National Religious Party. The R…

Politics9h ago

Shechem Governor Urges Arab Citizens to Vote, Citing Palestinian Expectations

The governor of Shechem urged Arab citizens in Israel to vote, stating millions of Palestinians are watching the election results. Concurrently, former police chief Yoav Segalovit…

Politics9h ago

Ex-Defense Minister Ya'alon Slams Netanyahu, Cites 'Rot' in Government

Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, citing failures on October 7th and current "rot." He called for the government's r…

Politics10h ago

Gantz Fears Campaign Failure, Hints at Move to Save Party

Benny Gantz's National Unity party is struggling in election polls, prompting a new campaign to attract voters from other parties. The party fears failing to cross the electoral t…

Politics10h ago

Senior Analyst: Undecided Parties Around Electoral Threshold Will Decide Election Outcome

Nadav Peri, a media personality, believes that the outcome of the upcoming election will be determined by parties struggling to pass the electoral threshold, rather than by televi…

Politics10h ago·2 outlets

Ben-Gvir Defends Controversial Election Campaign Linking Him to Preventing Oct. 7

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is facing backlash for a provocative election campaign that uses the October 7th massacre to promote his party, claiming he could have prevented i…

Politics10h ago

Israel's Housing Ministry Proposes Major Reforms for Rental Market

Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing has proposed reforms for the rental market, including a new coordinating body, mandatory reporting, and land designation for rentals…

Politics11h ago

Israeli Parties Embrace AI for Election Campaigns

Israeli political parties are using AI for a wide array of campaign activities, from creating holiday greetings to producing viral videos. While deepfakes are a concern, most AI a…

Politics11h ago

Polls Show Shifts, Small Parties Struggle Ahead of Israeli Elections

Political analyst Dr. Selim Breik discussed the upcoming Israeli elections, noting the impact of polls, the struggles of small parties, and the lingering influence of the October…

Politics12h ago3·14 outlets

Spanish Opposition Leader Welcomes Snap Election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for snap elections on November 29 after his minority government lost its parliamentary majority. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Fe…

Politics12h ago·1 outlets

Israeli Parties Vie for Key Ministerial Posts Ahead of Elections

Ahead of the upcoming elections, Israeli political parties are publicly demanding key ministerial positions. The ministries of Defense, Justice, Education, and National Security a…

Politics12h ago

Key Dates Set the Pace for Israel's Upcoming Election

Israel's election process follows a strict legal timeline with key dates for candidate disqualifications, voter notifications, party agreements, and final results. The official ou…

Politics12h ago

Israeli Arab Party Leaders Protest Minister Ben-Gvir's Policies

Co-chairpersons of the Israeli Arab party "All for One" protested outside Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's home against policies targeting mosques and prayer calls. They accused him of…

Politics12h ago

Tayibe Educator Discusses National and Local Political Issues

Ghassan Amsha, former principal of Al-Ghazali Primary School in Tayibe, appeared on Hala TV to discuss national political developments ahead of the Knesset elections and the local…

Politics12h ago

Mohammed Dahlan Positioned to Influence Gaza's Post-Hamas Future

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called for elections on November 28, potentially reshaping Gaza's political future. Mohammad Dahlan, a former Fatah leader in exi…

Politics13h ago

Old Video of Israeli Candidate Supporting Palestinian State Resurfaces

An old video of Yosef Haddad, a candidate for the "Am Israel" party, supporting a Palestinian state has resurfaced shortly before elections. The timing suggests a political motive…

Politics13h ago

Israeli Political Analyst Questions Poll Accuracy After Brazilian Election

Israeli political commentator Amit Segal is urging caution regarding pre-election polls, citing discrepancies in Brazil's recent presidential election. He suggests that Israeli po…

Politics13h ago

Israeli Election Math: Coalition Deals or Another Vote?

Israeli politicians face the challenge of forming a coalition government requiring 61 parliamentary seats, potentially necessitating unity government deals despite campaign red li…

Politics14h ago·1 outlets

President Herzog Warns of Dangerous Divisions Amid Election Campaign

President Isaac Herzog warned of dangerous societal divisions during an election period at a memorial ceremony. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that those holding Israeli…

Politics14h ago3

Spanish Election Could Shift EU Stance on Israel

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for early elections on November 29, which could significantly alter the country's relationship with Israel. The vote pits Sánchez's…

Politics15h ago

Israeli Election Debate Extends Beyond Netanyahu to Nation's Future Direction

Author Gershon Baskin argues that upcoming Israeli elections are a referendum on the nation's future direction, not just Prime Minister Netanyahu. He links the October 7th attacks…

Politics15h ago

Supreme Court Criticized for Inconsistent Standards Post-October 7

The Israeli Supreme Court is criticized for inconsistent application of disqualification standards for political candidates, particularly after the October 7th attacks. The articl…