Israel Election 2026 live updates: Netanyahu, Eisenkot battle for power | The Jerusalem PostTurnout at 55.7% at 4:00 p.m. • Netanyahu claims Israel “on brink of ruin,” urges haredim to vote • Likud, Shas call for extension of voting hours amid reports of congested polling stationsFollow us on Google

October 27, 6:11 PM

Timorim locality sees highest voter turnout in Israel at 91.6%ByMAARIV

October 27, 6:04 PM

Over 20,000 Israel Police officers, volunteers deployed to oversee smooth election processByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 27, 6:03 PM

Knesset Speaker Ohana casts ballot in 26th Knesset electionByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeKnesset Speaker Amir Ohana casts his vote during the 2026 Israel election, October 27, 2026.Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana casts his vote during the 2026 Israel election, October 27, 2026.(photo credit: COURTESY)

October 27, 5:54 PM

Likud says it received 620 reports of ‘suspected irregularities’ at polling stations in Arab sectorOne-third of the reports concern the recording of voters’ personal information and the transmission of information outside polling stations.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeArab Israelis arrive to cast their ballots at a polling station in the Arab city of Tayibe, central Israel, during Israel’s general elections, October 27, 2026.Arab Israelis arrive to cast their ballots at a polling station in the Arab city of Tayibe, central Israel, during Israel’s general elections, October 27, 2026.(photo credit: JAMAL AWAD/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

October 27, 5:49 PM

Likud, Shas call for extension of voting hours amid reports of congested polling stationsShas, the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) party, joined Likud’s request for an hour-long extension, citing congested polling stations nationwide.ByMAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeIsraelis wait in line to vote in the 26th Knesset elections, October 27, 2026.Israelis wait in line to vote in the 26th Knesset elections, October 27, 2026.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Go to the full article > >

October 27, 5:41 PM

Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ‘fearmongering,’ pushes Israelis to participate in electionsByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 27, 5:26 PM

Netanyahu claims Israel ‘on brink of ruin,’ urges haredi voters to get to the pollsByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 27, 5:22 PM

Four men arrested after violent altercation breaks out at Rahat polling centerAlso in Rahat, masked individuals riding on horses and camels through the city were reportedly seen waving political flags and playing loud music.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, RAMI SHANIEnlargeIllustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.(photo credit: YOSSI ZAMIR/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

October 27, 5:01 PM

Record voter turnout in Israel climbs to 55.7%, highest in 50 yearsByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeA voter places his ballot into a collection box during Israel's 26th Knesset elections, October 27, 2026.A voter places his ballot into a collection box during Israel’s 26th Knesset elections, October 27, 2026.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)

October 27, 4:33 PM

Palestinians protest against military demolitions in West Bank as Israelis voteIsraeli forces dispersed protesters opposing a military operation in Hebron that has displaced over 3,000 Palestinians following a deadly attack on two IDF soldiers, as Israelis headed to the polls.ByREUTERSEnlargeIsraeli security forces near the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, October 23, 2026. Five people were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously, and two Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli forces.Israeli security forces near the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, October 23, 2026. Five people were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously, and two Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli forces.(photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >Load More