The Israeli election in October 2026 will likely continue to shape the political landscape for religious groups, with the ultra-Orthodox Haredim and Religious Zionism maintaining their dominance. The results could exacerbate religious tensions.
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What does the Israeli election mean for religious groups?
Israelis will be heading to the polls to vote for their next government in the first election since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh explains what the vote means for two key political groups: the ultra-Orthodox community (Haredim) and Religious Zionism.
Published On 26 Oct 2026
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