WATCH: Nine parties make their case in Israel’s English-language election debate

(Oct. 11, 2026 / JNS)

Israel’s election is approaching and nine candidates from across the political spectrum are going head-to-head over the country’s future.

Dov Lipman and Ruthie Blum host a special Online English Election Debate, presented in partnership with JNS and Telfed. The debate brings together representatives from Likud, Yashar, B’Yachad, Religious Zionist, Reservist-Economic Party, Yisrael Beiteinu, Democrats, Otzma Yehudit and Amcha Yisrael for a direct debate on their competing visions for Israel.

Hear the candidates explain their party platforms and answer questions directly from voters ahead of Israel’s consequential election.