Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot receives mandate to build coalition | The Jerusalem PostEisenkot to receive presidential mandate in Jerusalem at 5 p.m. • MKs respond to Netanyahu’s appeal for unity government • Shas denies claims it would join oppositionFollow us on GoogleYashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)

November 8, 12:46 PM

Netanyahu calls Israel Hayom election fraud investigation ‘must-read’ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

November 8, 12:20 PM

Tibi declines to rule out joining Eisenkot coalition, confirms direct contacts with YasharByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

November 8, 11:30 AM

Katz calls for national unity ahead of ‘major challenges facing Israel,’ warns of Iran warBySHIR PERETS

November 8, 11:30 AM

Yashar’s Roy Folkman to chair Knesset Arrangements Committee during Eisenkot’s mandateBySHIR PERETS

November 8, 11:27 AM

Joint List MK defends ‘resistance’ when questioned about Hamas in BBC interviewByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

November 8, 10:50 AM

Can Israel build a Jewish state that includes its Arab citizens? – opinionThe recent Arab turnout for the elections was proof that the Arab population is on the way to receiving the same consideration as its Jewish neighbors.ByGREER FAY CASHMANEnlargeOpposition members of Israel's Knesset leave during a preliminary vote to establish a political commission of inquiry, December 24, 2025; Illustrative.Opposition members of Israel’s Knesset leave during a preliminary vote to establish a political commission of inquiry, December 24, 2025; Illustrative.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Go to the full article > >

November 8, 10:50 AM

Do the Arab parties accept Israel as a Jewish and democratic state? – opinionThe Jewish majority has every right to test the relationship between individual Arab behavior and their conduct as a collective group towards the state, its Jewish majority, and its enemies.ByHILLEL FRISCHEnlargeRa'am head Mansour Abbas stands alongside fellow party member Yoav Segalovitz in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026Ra’am head Mansour Abbas stands alongside fellow party member Yoav Segalovitz in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026(photo credit: MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

November 8, 10:14 AM

With 67 MKs opposing Netanyahu, could Amir Ohana refuse to elect a new Knesset speaker?A precedent already exists involving former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein several years ago. The High Court ordered him to convene the Knesset to vote on a new speaker; Edelstein refused.ByGILAD MORAGEnlargeKnesset Speaker Amir Ohana attends a Likud party conference ahead of the party’s primary elections in the northern city of Haifa, August 16, 2026. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana attends a Likud party conference ahead of the party’s primary elections in the northern city of Haifa, August 16, 2026. (photo credit: Sharon Leibel/Flash90)Go to the full article > >

November 8, 9:56 AM

An impossible equation: Eisenkot won the mandate, but can he secure a coalition? – analysisThe disagreements among his potential coalition partners are so deep that Herzog himself sought clarification over the weekend on how Eisenkot intends to overcome them.ByANNA BARSKYEnlargeYashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen gesturing to the crowd following the 2026 elections October 27, 2026.Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen gesturing to the crowd following the 2026 elections October 27, 2026.(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI)Go to the full article > >

November 8, 4:37 AM

Shas claims reports of party joining potential Eisenkot-led coalition ‘complete fake news’Shas’s statement comes following an N12 report that Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman dropped his veto on forming a government with haredi parties.ByANNA BARSKY, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeShas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.Shas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >Load More