Simon Speakman Cordall

Palestinian voters could decide Israel’s future, but its political class refuses to accept their mandate

With both blocs short of a majority, parties face a choice: to break the taboo on Arab allies or return to the polls.

Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.

From judicial reform to conscription, here’s where candidates stand on the key issues dominating the campaign.

Israel’s election heats up over ultra-Orthodox conscription debate, reflecting deep societal and political divides.

Israel’s Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox parties face attacks but could hold the balance of power after October 27 vote.

A look at Israel’s main opposition leaders, their parties and their largely shared positions on Gaza and other wars.

As Israel heads to the polls, PM Netanyahu’s most enduring legacy may be the right-wing opposition he helped create.

Three years of war have upended alliances, weakened US influence and reshaped the region’s power balance.

Three years on, the trauma of October 7, 2023, continues to reshape Israel’s politics, wars and place in the world.