Israel’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear Path NYT - Top Stories By: Isabel Kershner · Johnatan Reiss · Aaron Boxerman · Qasim Nauman and Michael Levenson 28 October 2026 at 20:13 Votes are still being counted, but it appears that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition nor the opposition alliance headed by Gadi Eisenkot will have a majority. © Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated PressTorn Likud party campaign ad featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice NYT - Top Stories By: Ephrat Livni 28 October 2026 at 05:18 The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister. © Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated PressIsraeli President Isaac Herzog casting his ballot Tuesday in Jerusalem during Israel’s general election.
Israel’s Election: When Will We Know Who Will Be Prime Minister? NYT - Top Stories By: Ephrat Livni 28 October 2026 at 12:38 Most votes were expected to be counted by Wednesday, but forming a government could take weeks of negotiations — or require another election. © Jalaa Marey/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images