
2026-10-27 23:45 UTC · Haaretz
Decoding Israel's election: This is the jargon you need to know
Lead
Now that Israel's ballots have closed and the votes are being counted, you'll be hearing a lot about mandates, midgamim, double envelopes and the president's choice. Here's what it all means
Political framing
Neutral POI: Neutral
- Pro‑Left 8%
- Pro‑Right 8%
- Neutral 84%