Trump takes credit as Netanyahu bloc leads in vote count President Trump claims his two endorsements of Prime Minister Netanyahu saved him from "decisive defeat" and handed the Israeli right either a 'big come-from-behind stalemate or even a win.' October 28, 2026
Dramatic exit poll shift gives Netanyahu majority as others show deadlock If Channel 14's projection proves accurate, Netanyahu would have enough seats to form a government with his existing right-wing and religious partners. October 28, 2026
Historic Arab turnout reshapes Israeli election as polls close One of the biggest stories of the night was an extraordinary surge in Arab voter participation. October 27, 2026
Democrats leader Golan approached by man with knife on election day By 6 p.m., 66.7% of eligible voters had cast their ballots—the highest turnout by that hour since 1973. October 27, 2026
Intel to acquire Israeli quantum computing firm Classiq in reported $2.3B deal Founded in Israel, Classiq develops software that enables researchers, developers, and businesses to design quantum applications without requiring extensive expertise in the underlying hardware or quantum circuit design. October 27, 2026
Netanyahu visits Western Wall, prays for ‘victory of the people of Israel’ Moshe Feiglin, chairman of Zehut Party and No. 2 on the unified bloc with Smotrich’s faction, visited the Temple Mount on Monday with the candidates of his party. October 27, 2026
Arab vote surges as Israeli election turnout hits historic high More than four million Israelis had already cast their ballots, with six hours of voting still remaining before polls close at 10 p.m. October 27, 2026
PM demands probe after vote-buying scheme for Arab party uncovered on election day Three suspects arrested in alleged vote-buying scheme for the Islamist United Arab List, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to demand investigation during high-stakes election. October 27, 2026
France’s crisis is a historic opportunity, but Israel is missing it – opinion A country that once managed to absorb nearly 1 million immigrants in less than a decade, when it was considerably smaller and poorer, now struggles to mount a comparable national effort. October 27, 2026
Election Day: Polls open as Israelis cast ballots for 26th Knesset Election Day in Israel is a national holiday, with schools, kindergartens, and most workplaces expected to close. October 27, 2026
‘Serious incident’ – Egyptian infiltrates into Israel via desert border A Knesset committee previously heard that hundreds of smuggling attempts occurred along the border in 2025. October 27, 2026
Gal Gadot awarded honorary doctorate from Israeli university The honorary doctorate was presented during a gala marking seven decades of Bar-Ilan University. October 27, 2026
Former Hamas hostage Agam Berger demands Yair Golan stop using Oct. 7 footage Footage from the bomb shelter where Berger was before her abduction also appears in the video. October 27, 2026
Herzog welcomes five ambassadors in Jerusalem Herzog, when greeting the Dutch diplomat, he addressed the growing tensions between the two nations. October 26, 2026
First families settle in Shalem, 9th out of 19 planned communities across Samaria It is named for the biblical city that Jacob reached on his return from his father-in-law Laban in the Syrian desert. October 26, 2026
Orian Goren becomes first Israeli named to El Clásico squad Goren, who was born in the central Israeli town of Savyon, joined Barcelona’s La Masia academy in 2023 from Maccabi Petah Tikva and now plays for the club’s reserve team, Barça Atlètic. October 26, 2026
Israel heads into election with blocs tied and pollsters sharply divided Average of final polls before Tuesday's election shows a de facto tie between the pro-Netanyahu bloc and the union of anti-Netanyahu Jewish parties seeking to unseat the prime minister, though several polls show the right with an edge. October 26, 2026
Iran threat, Oct. 7 fallout, ultra-Orthodox draft and economy dominate campaign as Israelis head to polls The final polls released by Israel’s three main television news networks showed Eisenkot’s Yashar slightly ahead of Netanyahu’s Likud, with no party retaining a majority. October 26, 2026
Eight new settlements established in Hebron Hills following deadly terror attack Smotrich described the initiative as strengthening Jewish settlement alongside measures against illegal construction. October 26, 2026
Israel’s National Library to showcase medieval, Renaissance Hebrew manuscripts The four manuscripts that will go on display are together estimated to be worth between $8 million and $15 million, according to Sotheby’s. October 26, 2026
7.3 million Israelis eligible to vote ahead of fateful Election Day Around 10,000 polling station workers and 15,000 cameras will help oversee the election and safeguard the voting process. October 26, 2026
Anti-Zionism is antisemitism, Arab influencer declares Nas Daily founder says anti-Zionism is antisemitism, castigates global obsession with Israel, which he says is driven by hatred of Jews. October 26, 2026
Trump again urges Israelis to vote for Netanyahu: ‘We have to finish the job’ 'Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister, we have to finish the job that we started!' Trump wrote. October 26, 2026
Israel’s election explained: Parties, coalitions, and the battle for 61 seats As Israelis prepare to vote on Tuesday, understanding the country's unique electoral system is essential to understanding who will lead the next government and why even the smallest political parties could make all the difference. October 25, 2026
‘Second Holocaust’ – Netanyahu publishes image of Tel Aviv annihilated in Iranian nuke attack Two days before Knesset election, Netanyahu releases AI-generated image of Tel Aviv vaporized in an Iranian nuclear attack, warning that Israel faces an existential threat. October 25, 2026
IDF launches multi-front military exercise involving four divisions and Air Force Part of the Operations Directorate’s preplanned 2026 training schedule, the exercise will bring heavier movement of security forces, military vehicles, and aircraft. October 25, 2026
Hamas threatens another October 7-style invasion of Israel Hamas has reportedly warned Israeli officials through a senior UN representative that it is prepared to carry out another October 7-style massacre, potentially targeting Israelis at home and abroad. October 25, 2026
National Library of Israel launches projects to memorialize Oct. 7 One of the projects is an exhibit called Bound in Memory, a display of books, booklets, pamphlets, and e-books written by family members of those killed on or after Oct. 7. October 25, 2026
Bank of Israel rejects Netanyahu cryptocurrency plan to bypass future sanctions Netanyahu warned that Israel should prepare for restrictions affecting its banking system. October 24, 2026
Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to implement Gaza plan Huckabee warned that replacing military personnel with civilians could create difficulties in direct coordination with the Israeli military. October 23, 2026
NBC’s outrageous media bias exposed in twisted coverage of Palestinian terror attack NBC repeatedly softened its description of Palestinian terrorists while shifting its coverage of a deadly shooting attack toward Israeli 'settler violence,' Netanyahu’s election campaign and Palestinian grievances. October 23, 2026
Israeli families establish ‘Pioneers of Gaza’ community as first step toward resettlement More than 100 people attended an opening event for Halutzei Gaza, followed by more than 700 Israelis who spent Shabbat at the new community the following day. October 23, 2026
Bank of Israel projects 5.6% GDP growth in 2026, 7.5% next year The forecast assumes fighting will remain at its current low intensity, easing constraints on the economy. October 22, 2026
Malaysia bans government employees from using Waze over its Israeli origin Waze was founded in Israel in 2006 and acquired by Google in 2013 for approximately $1 billion. October 22, 2026
Israeli military on high alert ahead of Oct. 27 elections As part of the military’s heightened alert, Zamir ordered a freeze on leave across IDF units effective Thursday, 'subject to ongoing situational assessments.' October 22, 2026
Israel blasts Brad Lander over ‘calculated political provocation’ 'This was not about harvesting olives. It was about harvesting headlines,' the Foreign Ministry said in a blistering statement. October 22, 2026
41% of IDF reservists suffering declining mental health since Oct. 7 – Study New survey finds that more than two-thirds of IDF reservists have suffered career setbacks since the outbreak of the war with Hamas three years ago, while 41% have reported declining mental health. October 22, 2026
Israel Weapon Industries delivers anti-drone rifle system to Thailand ARBEL ADS doesn’t require external equipment or retraining and it’s fitted onto a soldier’s existing weapon, letting soldiers use familiar weapons with standard 5.56 mm ammunition. October 22, 2026
Israel bars United Airlines pilot over pro-terrorist comments Israel bans United Airlines pilot from entering Israeli airspace over his support for Iran and Hezbollah. October 22, 2026
Israel’s Sheba Medical Center ranked sixth-smartest hospital in the world Sheba attributed its performance in the ranking in part to initiatives led by its Accelerate, Redesign, Collaborate (ARC) innovation center. October 22, 2026
Israel cracks down on foreign attempts to influence upcoming Knesset election Israel's Shin Bet security agency takes aim at foreign influence accounts ahead of Israel's general election. October 22, 2026
Eisenkot vows he will not serve under Netanyahu under any circumstances Tracking data shows neither the Netanyahu-led bloc nor the opposition camp with a clear path to the 61 seats required for a parliamentary majority. October 21, 2026
Gaza, Lebanon and Syria: 850 polling stations open for IDF early voting Approximately 4,800 diplomats as well as their families started early voting on Oct. 15. October 21, 2026
Mamdani again accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in statement about IDF detaining Brad Lander at Judea olive harvest The activists said that they were told they had violated a closed military zone order, of which they claim to have been unaware. October 21, 2026
IAF jets flew toward Iran in drill The current reports come against the backdrop of concerns over a potential Iranian strike ahead of Israel's Knesset elections. October 21, 2026
Iran military buildup could push Israel to pre-election strike An Israeli source said military action remains possible if developments require the country to defend itself. October 21, 2026
In Hungary, Israeli president warns new leaders of Iranian threat Herzog thanked Hungary for its support of Israel in European institutions and highlighted the importance of maintaining close cooperation. October 21, 2026
Netanyahu ‘committed’ to complete elimination of Iranian regime, Hezbollah Speaking alongside Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch, Netanyahu implored him to continue expanding the students’ knowledge and understanding, as well as embracing AI technology 'with full force.' October 21, 2026
IDF graduates first class of ultra-Orthodox infantry officers from Hasmonean Brigade During the course, cadets participated in several operational activities in Lebanon and Judea and Samaria alongside other Hasmonean Brigade forces. October 20, 2026
Israel Police honors 1,696 fallen personnel at annual memorial ceremony Eti Elus, whose husband, Itamar Elus, fought in Ofakim during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and died in January 2026, lit the memorial torch. October 20, 2026
Syria fears Netanyahu could launch ‘extraordinary’ action ahead of election The report did not indicate that Syrian officials have intelligence regarding a specific planned Israeli operation. October 20, 2026
Netanyahu: Arrests are sabotaging Haredi IDF enlistment The IDF's Military Police reportedly prepared in advance to arrest dozens of Haredi men at Ben-Gurion Airport. October 20, 2026
Israel welcomes 250 tech leaders from all 50 US states The economic cooperation creates 'growth, technological superiority, and opportunities for both nations,' said Sa’ar. October 20, 2026
Netanyahu aide admits receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels for work with Qatar Urich said: 'I don’t think I did anything immoral or unprofessional.' October 19, 2026
WATCH: Israeli counterterror forces arrest terror suspects on major highway Israeli counterterror forces arrest two terror suspects on Highway 1 near Latrun. October 19, 2026
Gantz will not run in upcoming election Gantz, a former IDF chief of staff and defense minister, joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government and war cabinet after the October 7 massacre. October 19, 2026
Huckabee highlights Jewish connection to the land during Judea visit At the event, Huckabee visited ancient Susya’s 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era synagogue and unveiled a stone that once formed part of its Torah Ark façade. October 19, 2026
Hostage families file NIS 4B class-action lawsuit against Meta The suit seeks NIS 200,000 ($64,338) for each victim whose suffering was documented online and for close relatives who viewed it. October 19, 2026
Nearly $1 billion in university donations signals historic investment in Israel’s future after Oct. 7 Tel Aviv University reported a record 25,500 students for the 2026–27 academic year, with incoming first-year enrollment jumping roughly 10 percent. October 19, 2026
IDF on highest alert, cancels leave ahead of Election Day The IDF is currently on its highest level of alert and will maintain a high degree of vigilance and readiness across all fronts. By World Israel News Staff IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered a... October 19, 2026
