Briefing, October 11, 2026
What changed in Israel's 2026 election that day, in a few sentences. Each sentence links the report it rests on.
Polls
Jewish Insider reported that the bloc backing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led in four and tied in two of eight polls published over the past week, while a Jerusalem Post polling average placed both the Netanyahu bloc and the Zionist opposition at approximately 52 seats each. Jewish InsiderJerusalem Post
Benny Gantz announced that he will continue his campaign despite polling below the electoral threshold. Jerusalem Post
Beyond the campaign
Shas and United Torah Judaism announced they signed a surplus vote-sharing agreement ahead of the election and pledged continued cooperation in the next Knesset. Jerusalem PostHaaretz
Naftali Bennett said Benjamin Netanyahu could serve as a minister in his government if Netanyahu backs a state inquiry, universal military enlistment, and a constitution for Israel. Jerusalem Post
Israel Police opened an investigation into whether Otzma Yehudit lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer and party chief Itiel Neiman assaulted officers while helping a suspect in violence against Palestinians escape detention. HaaretzTimes of Israel
Parties and candidates
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman ruled out including the United Arab List in a future governing coalition, while stating that Arab Israelis must be an integral part of society. Haaretz
Deputy attorneys general instructed the prison chief to stop Itamar Ben-Gvir from using prison staff, facilities, or inmates in election campaign videos. Haaretz