The Knesset election kicked off on October 27, 2026, as Israeli politicians cast ballots across the country.
President Isaac Herzog cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Jerusalem.
President Isaac Herzog casts his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Jerusalem. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Coalition
Members of the coalition bloc cast their vote in Israel’s Knesset election.
Otzma Yehudit party leader and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir casts his ballot for the 26th Knesset election in Kiryat Arba.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvircasts his vote in 26th Knesset election, October 27, 2026. (credit: OTZMA YEHUDIT)
Defense Minister and Likud member Israel Katz cast a ballot for the 26th Knesset in Moshav Yinon.
Defense Minister Israel Katz casts his ballot, October 27, 2026. (credit: Israel Katz Spokesperson)
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cast his ballot for Israel’s 26th Knesset in Kedumim.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich casting his ballot for the 26th Knesset Election in Kedumim, October 27, 2026. (credit: Smotrich’s office)
As he voted, he said, “We are at a decisive election day for the future of the State of Israel. I call on the citizens of Israel to go out and vote.”
Chairman of the Zehut party, and number 2 on the Religious Zionist list, Moshe Feiglin went out to vote near his home in Karnei Shomron.
Mosh Feiglin casts his ballot, October 26, 2027. (credit: Spokesperson/Mosher Feiglin)
Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat cast his ballot for the 26th Knesset election in Jerusalem.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi cast his vote in the 26th Knesset election.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Almog Cohen voted in the 26th Knesset election in Ofakim.
Opposition
Members of Israel’s opposition bloc cast their vote on Election Day.
Former prime minister and B’Yachad head Naftali Bennett casts his ballot for the 26th Knesset in Ra’anana.
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett and his wife cast their ballots on October 27, 2026. (credit: itay shaked)
Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman cast his ballot for the 26th Knesset Election in Nokdim this morning.
As he voted, Liberman said, “I am certain that as of tomorrow morning we will be able to announce that we have a Zionist coalition, a coalition committed first and foremost to establishing a state commission of inquiry, enacting a universal draft law, and ushering in a new era.”
Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avigdor Liberman votes in Nokdim, October 26, 2027. (credit: FAIR USE UNDER ISRAELI COPYRIGHT LAW, ARTICLE 27A)
Democrats party member Gilad Kariv voted in the 26th Knesset election.
Democrats party member Gilad Kariv voted in the 26th Knesset election, October 27, 2026. (credit: Screenshot/X/Gilad Kariv)
Yashar party deputy, former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Yoram Cohen, voted in the 26th Knesset election in Jerusalem.
Yoram Cohen coting in the Knesset Election, October 27, 2026. (credit: FAIR USE UNDER ISRAELI COPYRIGHT LAW, ARTICLE 27A)
Yashar member Chili Tropper casts his ballot in the election for the 26th Knesset in Nes Harim.
Chili Tropper casts his ballot on October 27, 2026. (credit: FAIR USE UNDER ISRAELI COPYRIGHT LAW, ARTICLE 27A)Haredi
Members of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties and community voted in the 26th Knesset elections.
Former chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel and current Shas spiritual leader Yitzhak Yosef, cast his vote in Jerusalem.
Rishon Lezion, the Sephardic Chief Rabbi, voting in Jersualem. (credit: FAIR USE UNDER ISRAELI COPYRIGHT LAW, ARTICLE 27A)
Shas party head Arye Deri cast his vote in the election for the 26th Knesset in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem.
Arye Deri places his ballot on Election Day on October 27, 2026. (credit: YAAKOV COHEN)Arab
Arab party members voted in the election for the Knesset.
Ra’am party Chairman Mansour Abbas cast his ballot near his home for Israel’s 26th Knesset election.
Ra’am Party Chairman Mansour Abbas casts his ballot, October 26, 2027. (credit: RA’AM SPOKESPERSON)
Joint List Chairman Yousef Jabarin cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Umm el-Fahm.
Jabareen acknowledged the potential unprecedented Arab voter turnout while casting his ballot.
Joint List Chairman Yousef Jabarin cast his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Umm el-Fahm, October 27, 2026. (credit: Lior Ben Ari)
Balad chairperson Sami Abu Shehadeh votes in Jaffa
Balad chairperson Sami Abu Shehadeh votes in Jaffa, October 27, 2026. (credit: BALAD SPOKESPERSON)Third Bloc
People of Israel party head Ofer Winter voted in Mitzpe Netofa.
