Herzog: 67 MKs recommend Eisenkot, 46 Netanyahu; mandate to be assigned Sunday United Torah Judaism, which won seven seats in the election, did not recommend either candidate, accounting for the remaining seats in the Knesset. November 6, 2026
Netanyahu’s future uncertain as Eisenkot secures 67 endorsements to form government Despite Eisenkot’s numerical advantage, neither political bloc currently has a clear path to a 61-seat governing majority. Herzog is exploring possible compromises, including a unity government, while the prosp... November 6, 2026
Liberman drops opposition to coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties Without Shas, the opposition would still lack the 61 seats needed to establish a majority coalition. November 5, 2026
Israelis lead global surge in German citizenship applications for victims of Nazi persecution, their descendants Last year alone, Germany received 11,500 applications—a nearly 60 percent year-over-year increase—including 5,924 from Israelis, up sharply from 3,640 in 2024. November 5, 2026
Herzog resumes talks on who will form next Israeli government Herzog urged the newly elected factions to work toward a stable government and avoid another election. November 5, 2026
Chief of Israeli Arab party refuses to call Hamas a terrorist organization MK Mansour Abbas tells President Isaac Herzog that he cannot call Hamas a terror group, hinting that doing so would endanger himself and his family. By World Israel News Staff November 5, 2026
Netanyahu: Government reliant on Islamists would ‘tear us apart’ Netanyahu reached across the aisle this week, offering to form a unity government with himself at its head. November 5, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox party breaks with Netanyahu bloc, refuses to endorse candidate for PM United Torah Judaism party drops its traditional support of the right-wing bloc, refuses to endorse either Netanyahu or Eisenkot for premier. November 5, 2026
8 Jewish families move into Jericho homes According to those leading the move, the homes were purchased with full payment and the purchases are backed by ownership documents. November 4, 2026
MK Ayman Odeh suspected of receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels from Palestinian Authority MK Ayman Odeh was identified as the Joint List member suspected of receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels from the Palestinian Authority. November 4, 2026
Israel certifies election results despite security agency warning of widespread foreign interference Coalition MKs protest as election results were certified and sent to the president despite the Shin Bet security agency's warnings of a massive foreign interference operation involving thousands of people. November 4, 2026
Palestinian olive harvest largely peaceful despite claims of widespread violence Although the official start of the olive harvest was Oct. 8, the IDF began preparing for the operation as early as August. November 4, 2026
Iran chemical weapons pose no threat to Israel: Security source The remarks come amid uncertainty over whether Washington will resume military action against Tehran. November 4, 2026
Israeli police recover stolen IDF Humvee The vehicle was seized by officers and will be handled according to the needs of the investigation. November 3, 2026
Netanyahu extends olive branch, but unity government prospects dim All opposition leaders have announced they would back Eisenkot to lead the next government. November 3, 2026
Israeli experts warn settlement trade restrictions could cost Palestinian jobs, fuel emigration For Palestinians employed by Israeli businesses, the consequences of boycotts and sanctions can be immediate. November 3, 2026
American teen discovers ancient amulet during field trip to Judean Lowlands American high school student stumbles on 3,300-year-old amulet during a field trip to Israel's Judean Lowlands. November 3, 2026
Israeli AG blocking security agency’s election interference probe – report Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly clashes with security chief over investigation into foreign election interference. November 3, 2026
Is Israel preparing a beeper-style surprise for Iran? Former senior Mossad official Oded Ailam says surprise operations could undermine the Iranian leadership’s morale and trust. November 3, 2026
Israeli election results to be certified despite ongoing foreign interference probe Israel's election chief rejects Likud petition to hold off on certifying election results after ordering the Shin Bet security agency to investigate possible foreign interference. November 3, 2026
Senior Religious Zionist rabbis oppose government without Jewish majority support Their statement specifically rejected a government reliant on the votes of Knesset members who are not Jewish. November 2, 2026
Netanyahu calls for broad national gov’t without Arab parties, insists on remaining PM 'The public in Israel does not want a government that depends on parties that support terrorism and reject the existence of the Jewish state.' November 2, 2026
Liberman endorses Eisenkot, calls for immediate change in Knesset leadership Liberman called for the removal of Speaker Amir Ohana, a Likud member, and said he would back opposition leader Yair Lapid to replace him. November 2, 2026
Israel signs $170 million deal with Elbit Systems for advanced IDF artillery training center Deputy Director General and Head of the Defense Procurement Administration Ze’ev Landau said, 'The agreement we signed is significant news for strengthening the IDF’s strength and readiness.' November 2, 2026
Palestinian Authority suspected of secretly boosting Arab parties in Israeli election, lawmaker reveals Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman says security probe into allegations of election interference centers on the Palestinian Authority, following previous reports suggesting the investigation focused on Qatar and Turkey. November 2, 2026
Israeli scientists perform robotic lung transplant without fully opening the chest Only about 20 robotic lung transplants have been performed worldwide, the first just three years ago in Spain. November 2, 2026
Herzog urges factions to seek solutions to avert another election The first candidate Herzog designates receives 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to form a coalition. November 2, 2026
Israeli AI breakthrough could unlock new possibilities for agriculture Scientists may use the new technology to find microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients, protect crops against disease or withstand drought. November 2, 2026
Liberman refuses to commit to endorsing Eisenkot for prime minister – report Netanyahu's primary rival faces challenges in bid to topple the prime minister, with Yisrael Beytenu chief reportedly suggesting he may not back opposition figure's bid for the premiership. November 2, 2026
Boy George lands in Israel: ‘I am here with you—out of love’ Boy George will perform at Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv on Nov. 4, in a concert featuring special guest Ivri Lider, and on Nov. 7 in a special performance dedicated to the Nova community. November 1, 2026
Israel weighs buying low-cost cruise missiles The move fits within what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described in a September 2025 speech as a 'Super Sparta' vision. November 1, 2026
Netanyahu warns against cooperation with Arab parties With all votes counted in the Oct. 27 election, Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats, Eisenkot’s opposition bloc 48 and the Arab parties 19—11 for the Joint List and eight for Ra’am. November 1, 2026
Netanyahu to push for new elections – report Prime Minister Netanyahu has reportedly abandoned efforts to try to establish a new government and will instead concentrate on pushing for new elections. November 1, 2026
Herzog urges party leaders to accept ‘reality’ of election results, avoid repeat election Israel's president calls on political leaders to compromise in order to establish a new government and avoid repeat elections after neither bloc achieved an outright majority. November 1, 2026
Survey indicates uptick in educational trips to Israel Programs aimed at Jews with weaker connections to Jewish communal life are projected to fall 40 percent short of expectations, while non-Jewish and interfaith programs are expected to miss their targets by 50 percent. November 1, 2026
Should Israel’s navy have more than six submarines? Six submarines give Israel meaningful capability but only a limited margin if it needs simultaneous intelligence collection, deterrence patrols, and crisis readiness in the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and more distant waters. November 1, 2026
Israel to deport 14 foreign anti-Israel activists over riot near Jewish farm Anti-Israel rioters detained after clashing with authorities near an Israeli farm in Samaria, police say, and will be expelled from the country. November 1, 2026
Left-wing bloc planning to seize control of Knesset, bar Netanyahu from serving as PM – report Opposition lawmakers reportedly planning to work with Arab parties to take control of the Knesset and pass a series of laws targeting Netanyahu - even without a new government. November 1, 2026
Liberman rules out coalition with Arab parties Neither the Change bloc nor the Netanyahu bloc won the 61 seats required for an outright Knesset majority in last Tuesday’s election. October 31, 2026
More than 300,000 votes wasted in Knesset election The right-wing bloc paid a significant price for votes cast for small parties that failed to cross the 3.25% electoral threshold. October 31, 2026
BOMBSHELL: Trump pushing to unite Netanyahu and Bennett, ditch Ben-Gvir – report Bennett could reverse his campaign pledge and join a Netanyahu-led government, but his demand to exclude Ben-Gvir threatens to derail the reported US-backed deal. October 30, 2026
IDF investigates missing Humvee amid concerns over possible base infiltration The IDF warned that the Humvee "may be used in an attempt to infiltrate IDF bases or training areas." October 30, 2026
IDF soldier indicted for espionage for Iran Investigators found that the soldier sent photos and videos of sensitive sites, along with information on IDF weapon systems and ammunition. October 30, 2026
Shin Bet briefs Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Lapid on suspected foreign election interference Shin Bet stressed the intelligence behind the inquiry was gathered independently and did not originate with a political source. October 29, 2026
Likud wins 27 seats; no bloc secures Knesset majority Despite Likud’s first-place finish, the current coalition bloc has 53 seats, leaving it eight short of a parliamentary majority. October 29, 2026
Joint List calls Likud’s Qatari and Turkish election interference claims a ‘racist blood libel’ Likud called the affair an 'earthquake,' declaring that Qatar and Turkey 'stole the elections in Israel!' October 29, 2026
Mossad poised to join probe of possible Qatari, Turkish interference in Israeli election – report Israeli intelligence officials are reportedly preparing to bring the Mossad into the investigation of suspected foreign financing and election bribery during Tuesday's Knesset election. October 29, 2026
Netanyahu bloc maintains edge over opposition as vote count continues Once the official results are published on Nov. 4, Israeli President Isaac Herzog will consult party leaders before tasking the lawmaker he believes is best positioned to form a government with doing so. October 29, 2026
Liberman cuts contact with opposition leaders, rules out gov’t with Arab factions Yisrael Beytenu chief reportedly refuses calls from fellow opposition leaders, rules out both Netanyahu and Arab-backed governments, and prefers Eisenkot to join a unity coalition as Israel's political deadlock deepens. October 29, 2026
Netanyahu considering unity government with Eisenkot that would exclude ultra-Orthodox – report The initiative comes as Israel faces a political deadlock following Tuesday's Knesset election. October 29, 2026
Israel’s election chief orders security probe of suspected foreign op to boost Arab parties Security officials investigating allegations that foreign actors, including in Qatar and Turkey, funneled money into Israel to boost Arab parties. October 29, 2026
Police deny Arab voter fraud claims despite bribery arrests Likud alleged that Arab parties stole the election through criminal activity, including bribery, threats, and forgery. October 29, 2026
Up to 700,000 ‘double-envelope’ votes could reshape Israel’s election results This year’s volume of double envelopes amounts to roughly 15 seats’ worth of votes. October 28, 2026
Israeli ministers allege widespread voter fraud in Arab sector, call to disqualify votes Israeli lawmakers and government ministers accuse Islamist party of orchestrating large-scale voter fraud operation, demand election committee toss out all votes for that faction. October 28, 2026
Netanyahu bloc leads opposition 53-48, but slipping; Arabs to receive 19 seats With 77.6% of vote counted, neither the right-wing nor the left-wing blocs have an outright majority, as Arab factions make significant gains. October 28, 2026
Israel revokes travel permissions for Brad Lander, American activists The government has been cracking down more in the last year on ETAs for visitors who demonstrate in Judea and Samaria October 28, 2026
What’s next for Netanyahu and his rivals after Israel’s election? The Central Elections Committee is expected to present the official results to President Isaac Herzog on Thursday. October 28, 2026
Yair Golan calls for gov’t with anti-Zionist Arab parties: ‘We have a majority’ Leader of the far-left Democrats Party claims election results are a mandate for a new government bringing together centrist, left-wing, and anti-Zionist Arab factions. October 28, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘Likud is the largest party in Israel’ More than 5.6 million out of Israel’s 7.3 million eligible voters took to the polling stations throughout the country. October 28, 2026
Trump favors Israeli government without Smotrich, Ben-Gvir – report US sources claim the President Trump hopes Israel's next government excludes two senior rightist ministers, amid concerns that claims of 'settler violence' could be hurting his regional objectives. October 28, 2026
