What Netanyahu win or loss could mean for Israel’s economy Economic concerns have taken a back seat to security as voters weigh Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s future — but rising deficits, cost of living and politically charged issues will be a challenge for whoever eventually prevails. Israel
Feature 50,000 Israeli expats fly home to vote in potential boon to Netanyahu rivals Israel prohibits voting from abroad with limited exceptions, and Israelis who spoke to Al-Monitor said they are especially motivated to fly home this year. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis How Netanyahu could attack Iran to force Israel into unity government after elections While a strike against Iran before the Oct. 27 elections appears unlikely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could launch one immediately afterward to pressure his rivals into joining a wartime unity government. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Trump bets on Netanyahu as Israeli election tests his Middle East agenda President Trump likely views Prime Minister Netanyahu as a known partner should military operations against Iran resume. Israel
Analysis How Israel opposition infighting is boosting Netanyahu days before election By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Analysis Iran and Gaza: Why Trump's backing of Netanyahu may come with strings attached By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Netanyahu’s survival plan: visiting Morocco and COVID-19 vaccination drive Ahead of possible fourth elections: The political assault of Likud-rebel Gideon Saar and his success in the polls have taken Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by surprise. Israel
Pro-settler Saar: the new hope of Israel's center-left Likud-rebel Gideon Saar is against a Palestinian state and is close to the ultra-Orthodox politicians, yet voters from the center-left camp support him in the polls. Israel
Netanyahu dislikes rotation deal, but also fears elections By Dec. 23, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must decide what scares him more: elections with Gideon Saar as contender or rotation with Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Israel
Israeli duo looks to recreate Biden-Harris dynamic to pull off win With Knesset member Yifat Shasha-Biton joining him, Likud-rebel Gideon Saar may be presaging a campaign similar to that waged by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Israel
Paradox: Netanyahu now protected by Israeli Arab legislator Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has denigrated Israeli Arab legislators for years, depends now on Knesset member Mansour Abbas for his political survival. Israel
To save himself, Netanyahu might agree to keep rotation agreement Shocked by Likud’s Gideon Saar establishing his own, rival party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might be forced to back off his campaign for new elections. Israel
Netanyahu’s main rival in Likud quits party, views premiership Former minister Gideon Saar takes a huge political risk by announcing he is quitting the Likud and forming a new right-wing movement. Israel
Most Israelis have negative view of both Netanyahu, Gantz The Israel Democracy Institute's data also showed some support among Palestinian citizens of Israel for political cooperation with the prime minister ahead of possible elections. Originals
Is Israel on its way to fourth election? Voting for the disbandment of the Knesset, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and his Blue and White party put themselves on a collision course with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Israel's Blue and White party plans vote to dissolve Knesset Defense Minister Benny Gantz said there will be early elections unless the government passes a budget. Israel
Naftali Bennett offers new, fresh, image with lots of leadership Riding the wave of voters disappointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yamina leader Naftali Bennett offers fresh and pragmatic leadership. Israel
With polls plunging, Netanyahu rebrands himself as responsible adult Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu realized that if he wants to preserve his popularity and save the Likud party from plunging in the polls, he must focus on one thing only: defeating the coronavirus pandemic. Israel
