Leo Sands

Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief and the leading candidate against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attends a campaign event in Haifa, Israel, on Sept. 23, 2026. Eisenkot, whose son was killed in the Gaza war, heads the fractious group of ... See more

Israelis surged to the polls in record numbers on Tuesday as they chose whether to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition in power or chart a new course in what many described as a make-or-break moment for the nation. Opinion p... See more

Israelis flocked to the polls Tuesday in a tightly fought election that pits long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a loose coalition of rivals determined to unseat his right-wing coalition. By 2 p.m. local time (8 a.m. Eastern), with eigh... See more

Israelis headed to the polls in large numbers Tuesday in an election that many see as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By midday, five hours after polls had opened, voter turnout was 31.5%, higher by that time than in any Israeli general... See more

Israelis headed to the polls in large numbers Tuesday in an election that many see as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By midday, five hours after polls had opened, voter turnout was 31.5%, higher by that time than in any Israeli general... See more