Israel Election 2026 live updates | The Jerusalem PostOtzma Yehudit submits bill to repeal Oslo Accords • Liberman set to be the Eisenkot bloc’s only leader with direct security ties to Netanyahu • Eisenkot bloc takes control of key Knesset committeesFollow us on GoogleYashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)

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Netanyahu suffers Knesset defeat as Eisenkot bloc takes control of key committeesThe Knesset Arrangements Committee approved Avigdor Liberman and Liran Avisar Ben-Horin to lead the defense and finance panels, marking a major parliamentary win for Eisenkot’s bloc.ByKESHET NEEVEnlargeMembers of Knesset vote in the organizing committee on November 11, 2026. Members of Knesset vote in the organizing committee on November 11, 2026. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)Go to the full article > >

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Otzma Yehudit submits bill to repeal Oslo Accords, retake control of Areas A and BUnder the proposal, all agreements signed within the framework of the Oslo process and subsequent agreements would be annulled and no longer bind the State of Israel.ByAVI SOLOMONEnlargeMK Limor Son Har-Melech reacts during a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 5, 2024; illustrative.MK Limor Son Har-Melech reacts during a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 5, 2024; illustrative.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

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Eisenkot takes control of Knesset, but speaker pick may complicate government formation – analysisEisenkot has the votes to reshape the Knesset, but his choice of Matan Kahana for speaker could complicate efforts to bring haredi parties into a governing coalition.ByHERB KEINONEnlargeYashar party member Matan Kahana attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.Yashar party member Matan Kahana attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

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Liberman set to become only Eisenkot-bloc leader with direct security ties to NetanyahuLiberman was set to head the Knesset’s temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, while Eisenkot urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint in security decisions during the political transition.ByANNA BARSKYEnlargeAvigdor Liberman (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Avigdor Liberman (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90, MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Go to the full article > >

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Eisenkot’s bloc divided as Golan eyes minority gov’t with Arab support, Bennett stays silentSuspicion grows within the Eisenkot-led bloc over Golan and Bennett’s intentions, while haredi parties doubt a deal but express unexpected trust in Liberman.ByANNA BARSKYEnlargeDemocrats leader MK Yair Golan speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026Democrats leader MK Yair Golan speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)Go to the full article > >