Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot begins coalition building process | The Jerusalem PostMK Porush says party will not join the government without solution for yeshiva students • Eisenkot seeks haredi parties’ support to oust Ohana • Netanyahu calls for Zionist opposition support Follow us on GoogleThe Knesset Speaker's gavel, used to open sessions and maintain order, is seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, November 9, 2026The Knesset Speaker’s gavel, used to open sessions and maintain order, is seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, November 9, 2026(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)

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Incoming MKs prepare for 26th Knesset ahead of swearing-in ceremony in orientation dayThe 26th Knesset will have 47 first-time MKs, who took part in an orientation day on Monday to prepare for their entry into the parliament.ByKESHET NEEVEnlargeThe Knesset is prepared for new MKs to be sworn in, November 9, 2026.The Knesset is prepared for new MKs to be sworn in, November 9, 2026.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)Go to the full article > >

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Likud officials ‘hope for a miracle’ as haredi parties weigh joining Eisenkot government – analysisAs Netanyahu works to block an Eisenkot government, Likud officials concede privately that if UTJ gets an acceptable draft arrangement, “all that remains is to put our trust in God.”ByANNA BARSKYEnlargeUTJ delegation meets in the President's Residence, Jerusalem, ahead of consultations with President Herzog, November 5, 2026.UTJ delegation meets in the President’s Residence, Jerusalem, ahead of consultations with President Herzog, November 5, 2026.(photo credit: OREN BEN HAKOON/ISRAEL HAYOM/POOL)Go to the full article > >

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Netanyahu confidante Eshel repeatedly inquired with Ra’am’s Abbas about Eisenkot coalition – reportOne of the first occasions on which Eshel made contact with Abbas, N12 reported, was to ask him about whether he would back Eisenkot in a vote over the draft law.ByTZVI JASPEREnlargeNatan Eshel attends the Jerusalem Day celebration at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem, May 20, 2012.Natan Eshel attends the Jerusalem Day celebration at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem, May 20, 2012.(photo credit: NOAM MOSKOWITZ/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

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Eisenkot seeks haredi parties’ support to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana on inauguration dayFollowing Yashar’s request, UTJ party chairman MK Yakov Asher said the party would not support efforts to replace Ohana before a new government is formed.BySHIR PERETS, KESHET NEEVEnlargeKnesset Speaker Amir Ohana at orientation for incoming MKs, November 9, 2026.Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana at orientation for incoming MKs, November 9, 2026.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Go to the full article > >

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Netanyahu calls for all Zionist opposition parties to join him in unified governmentNetanyahu said any Zionist party could join him in the government and that he was not eliminating anyone, while also saying that he, as the head of the largest party, should lead it.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Likud’s election headquarters, where his confidence in his party’s support contrasted with polls that had consistently underestimated Likud’s strength.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Likud’s election headquarters, where his confidence in his party’s support contrasted with polls that had consistently underestimated Likud’s strength.(photo credit: JALAA MAREY/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >

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MK Porush says party will not join gov’t without solution for yeshiva studentsByJERUSALEM POST STAFF