Likud Party

The Likud party, established in 1973, is the current ruling right-wing party in Israel. It has been led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since 2005 and has maintained governance for all but one year since 2009.

Centrist and Left-leaning Parties

Yashar

Founded in 2025 by Gadi Eisenkot, Yashar is a centrist party that arose following personal tragedy for its leader, as his son was killed in Gaza. The party is notable for its position within the anti-Netanyahu “Change bloc.”

Beyachad

Launched in April 2026 and led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Beyachad is a centre-right political group also part of the Change bloc opposing Netanyahu.

The Democrats

Established in 2024, The Democrats are a left-leaning party under the leadership of Yair Golan, who previously served as the Israeli army’s deputy chief of staff. This party is committed to the Change bloc agenda.

Right-wing Political Parties

Yisrael Beiteinu

Founded in 1999 and led by Avigdor Lieberman, Yisrael Beiteinu stands as a right-wing, secular nationalist party, actively participating in the Change bloc.

Otzma Yehudit

A far-right nationalist party formed in 2012, Otzma Yehudit is currently led by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the National Security Minister, and is amenable to joining a coalition with Netanyahu.

Religious Zionist Party

Founded in 2021, this far-right nationalist party is led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and also expresses willingness to collaborate with Netanyahu’s political coalition.

Ultra-Orthodox Parties

The two major ultra-Orthodox parties, Shas (founded in 1984) and United Torah Judaism (UTJ, founded in 1992), have historically aligned politically with Netanyahu. Additionally, the newly formed Haredi Public Party, established in July 2026, serves as an alternative option for voters within this demographic, also willing to support a Netanyahu coalition.

Arab-led Political Parties

United Arab List (Ra’am)

Founded in 1996 and led by Mansour Abbas, the United Arab List is a conservative party with Islamist roots. It is prepared to participate in a non-Netanyahu coalition.

Joint List

The Joint List is an alliance of three predominantly Arab parties, led by Yousef Jabareen, that is willing to back a coalition opposing Netanyahu from outside the government structure.