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Israel prepares for a high-stakes election
Israel holds an election on October 27th, electing members of the Knesset, their parliament. And this election will decide the future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.It is the first vote since Hamas-led attacks of October 7th, 2023 and the Gaza war. And a major question shaping the elections is whether the prime minister should be held responsible for the Hamas attacks. We go to Israel, to hear how Israelis are thinking about this election.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
How Israel votes: A Guide to Knesset, political parties, and coalition governments
Israel uses a system called proportional representation, which helps explain its many political parties, complicated coalition negotiations, and frequent early elections.
Ahoy, Knesset: Israel’s Pirate Party sets sail with Dan Ariely on its slate
The veteran fringe party filed a 25-person list for the October election, with the behavioral economist and best-selling author taking the No. 3 spot.
The dissonance of an American Jew thinking about Israel
The Jewish High Holidays will soon be upon us. The third anniversary of Oct. 7 will then quickly follow. Three weeks later, Israeli voters will head to the polls to elect all 120 members of its parliament, the Knesset and thereby their next prime minister. It has been a couple of years since I’ve addressed […]
Anti-government protesters pan bill for political Oct. 7 inquiry, said set for vote this week
Relative of slain hostage rails against Netanyahu's 'populist, fascist' bid to avoid forming state probe; report says Knesset likely to hold first reading vote in coming days
Israel gives in to the politics of debasement
A shocking new Knesset vote showed just how deleterious Netayahu’s governance has been
APTOPIX Israel Politics
Former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett, left, and Yair Lapid attend their party session at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee told
31.4% of 7th graders overweight; officials blame high cost of medications, inadequate health services in low-income areas, lack of accessible educational materials in Arab, Ethiopian sectors
Over half of all Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee hears
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Former IDF commander Wajdi Sarhan launches first Druze political party in decades
'Brotherhood Alliance' aims for Knesset seats and kingmaker role as Druze frustration with major parties grows; no clarity yet on alignment with coalition or opposition blocs
Bereaved families boycott Knesset panel on political Oct 7 probe, form own committee
Hundreds of relatives, opposition lawmakers hold alternative session in parallel to Knesset Constitution panel on political probe in live split-screen