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Herzog Urges Full Investigation, Warns Against Stigmatizing Arab Voters
President Herzog called for a thorough investigation into election interference allegations, emphasizing accountability while warning against stigmatizing…
Israel election 2026: live updates
The latest IsraelFM reports on the 26th Knesset election, the vote count and the coalition talks, newest first. This page updates itself when a new report is published.
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Three School Principals Arrested on Suspicion of Qatar-Linked Election Bribery
Israeli police arrested three school principals in Tel Sheva and Shaqib al-Salam on suspicion of election bribery involving the United Arab List (Ra'am).
Politics
Prime Minister's Office: Why did Ahmad Tibi visit Qatar four days before the elections?
Ahmad Tibi's Qatar visit days before elections raises questions about potential foreign influence.
Politics
Joint List Calls Likud’s Qatari and Turkish Election Interference Claims a ‘Racist Blood Libel’
Joint List chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh slammed Likud's Qatari and Turkish election interference claims as a "racist blood libel" amidst a Shin Bet investigation.
Politics
Shin Bet Confirms Investigation into Suspected Foreign Interference in Israeli Elections
Israel's Shin Bet is investigating suspected foreign interference in the recent Knesset election, while police probe alleged vote-buying in the Arab sector.
Politics
Israeli Parties Clash Over Foreign Election Interference Suspicions
Israeli parties clash over foreign election interference suspicions in Jerusalem, leading Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg to request a Shin…
Crime
Israel police to safeguard election integrity
Israel Police vows to safeguard election integrity, promising thorough, impartial investigations into all offenses.
Crime
Israel Police: Further to the arrest of three suspects, residents of the South, on election morning on suspicion of election bribery, and the decision to transfer the investigation file to Lahav 433's Yah"h - during the morning, four w
Israel Police arrest four more men for questioning in election bribery investigation transferred to Lahav 433's National Fraud Unit.
Politics
Israel Election Chief Orders Shin Bet Probe Into Suspected Foreign Interference
Israel's election chief, Noam Sohlberg, ordered the Shin Bet to investigate suspected foreign interference and funding in the parliamentary election from…
Politics
Eilat Flooding Prompted Emergency Airlift of Military Ballot Boxes
Heavy flooding in Eilat and Arava disrupted road access, forcing the IDF to airlift military ballot boxes to Jerusalem via helicopter.
Politics
Shock and Disbelief Among Shas Leadership Following Election Collapse
Shas leadership is in shock after a major electoral collapse, securing only six Knesset seats and losing over 100,000 voters compared to the previous election.
Politics
Likud Claims 1,183 Complaints of Election Irregularities Went Uninvestigated
Likud's election director alleges 1,183 complaints, from voter data extraction to violence, were uninvestigated by police and the Elections Committee.
Politics
Double-Envelope Vote Count Nears Completion
Israel's Central Elections Committee anticipates completing its double-envelope vote count Thursday, with the Netanyahu bloc currently leading in seat…
Politics
MK Rothman: The Election Was Stolen, Unprecedented Bribery Reports
Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman alleges unprecedented election bribery, including fuel vouchers, in Arab communities, calling the vote theft.
Politics
Police Find No Evidence Supporting Claims of Election Fraud in Arab Sector
Israel Police announced no evidence supports Likud's allegations of election fraud in Arab communities, noting Election Day was largely smooth.
Politics
Israel Tallies 5.19 Million Votes as Election Committee Nears Final Count
Over 5.19 million votes have been tallied from 11,855 Israeli polling stations as the 26th Knesset election count nears completion.
Politics
Israel Election Body Processes Over Five Million Votes as Tally Nears Completion
Israel's election body has processed over 5 million votes from 11,542 polling stations as the tally for the 26th Knesset elections nears completion.
Politics
Israel’s Election Committee Begins Processing Up to 480,000 External Envelopes
Israel's Central Elections Committee is processing an estimated 430,000 to 480,000 external ballot envelopes from the 26th Knesset elections, with counting…
Politics
Prime Minister's Office: Likud: The elections in the State of Israel were stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and the elimination of the Jewish state through serious criminal offenses of bribery, threats, violence.
Likud alleges Arab parties stole Israeli elections via bribery, threats, and violence, calling for immediate government action.
Politics
Likud: The Election Was Stolen by the Arab Parties
Likud alleges Arab parties committed election fraud, including bribery and violence, impacting results as PM Netanyahu's bloc falls short of a majority.
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Haredi Election Official: Winter and Hendel Burned 200,000 Coalition Votes
Haredi election official Abraham Yustman stated that nearly 200,000 coalition votes were wasted on small parties failing to meet Israel's electoral threshold.
Politics
Contenders Expect ‘Double Envelope’ Votes to Change Election Results by 13 Mandates
Uncounted "double envelope" votes in Jerusalem's election could significantly shift results, potentially benefiting PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and impacting…
Politics
An Estimated 650K-700K ‘Double Envelopes’ Might Change Election’s Outcome
Jerusalem's Central Elections Committee reports 650K-700K 'double envelope' ballots, higher than expected, potentially altering Israel's election outcome.
Politics
New Settlement Established in Samaria the Morning After Election Day
Geva Shomron, a new settlement in northern Samaria, welcomed its first families the day after Israel's Knesset elections.
Politics
Nearly 80% of Israeli Military Personnel Voted in Knesset Elections
The Israel Defense Forces reported 79.9% of service members voted in yesterday's Knesset elections, a 6.2% rise from the 2022 vote.
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With 51.8% of Ballots Counted, Netanyahu’s Bloc Holds 56 Seats
With 51.8% of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holds 56 seats, falling short of the 61 needed for a majority in the Knesset.
Politics
What’s Next for Netanyahu and His Rivals After Israel’s Election?
Following Israel's election, PM Netanyahu's Likud leads, but Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc is larger, initiating complex coalition talks in Jerusalem.
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Exit Polls Show Likud Leading, but Neither Bloc Has Clear Path to Majority
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud leads Israeli exit polls from Jerusalem, but neither his bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s secured a clear parliamentary majority.
Politics
Storm-Triggered Power Outage Hits Givat Ze’ev During National Elections
A severe storm triggered a power outage in Givat Ze'ev, a Jerusalem-area town of 35,000, during national parliamentary elections Tuesday.
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Election Committee Prepares for Record 650,000 Double-Envelope Votes
Israel's Election Committee is preparing for a record 650,000 double-envelope votes, a 44% increase attributed to wartime conditions and displacement.
environment
Stormy Weather Triggers Power Outages in Jordan Valley Amid National Voting
A winter storm hit the Jordan Valley, causing power outages and damaging electrical infrastructure during national parliamentary elections.
Politics
Amcha Yisrael Joins Likud in Urging Election Committee to Extend Voting Hours
Amcha Yisrael and Likud are urging the Central Elections Committee to extend voting hours by one hour due to unusually long lines at polling stations.
Politics
Israeli Military Turnout Hits 68% by Late Afternoon in National Parliamentary Elections
Israeli military personnel cast 68% of their votes by late afternoon Tuesday, exceeding the civilian turnout of 65% in the 26th Knesset elections.
Politics
Historic Voter Tsunami Threatens to Wreck Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Coalition
Record voter turnout in Israel on October 27, 2026, has Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich holding emergency meetings in Jerusalem.
Crime
Israel Police: The Commissioner, Inspector General Dani Levy, continues to closely monitor the preparations of the police forces for maintaining public order and securing the election process.
Police Commissioner Dani Levy monitors election security preparations, meeting officers and citizens in Kiryat Gat to ensure public order.
Politics
Israel Police Commissioner Inspects Election Security Deployments in Southern District
Israel Police Commissioner Dani Levy inspected election security deployments in Kiryat Gat, overseeing operations and meeting officers and voters.
Politics
Netanyahu and Smotrich Convene Emergency Meeting With Dozens of Local Leaders
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich are holding an emergency meeting with dozens of local leaders as election day turnout is closely…
Politics
Arab Turnout Soars as Haredi Voters Lag
Israel's elections see soaring Arab voter turnout and lagging Haredi participation, raising concerns for Shas and United Torah Judaism parties.
terrorism
Islamist Aid 48 Fundraising Chief Arrested in Ra’am Election Bribery Probe
A senior fundraiser for Aid 48, linked to the Islamic Movement, was arrested in the Negev for allegedly bribing voters to support the Ra'am party.
Politics
Prime Minister's Office: Muslim Brotherhood supporters raiding polling stations and stealing elections
Israel's Prime Minister declares war for home as Muslim Brotherhood supporters allegedly raid polling stations, urging citizens to vote.