Coalition

Some free advice for Netanyahu, pivot politically to the center - opinion

The prime minister has been beholden to religious and ultra-nationalist parties for most of his career.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is flanked by fellow Likud members, Defense Minister Israel Katz (right) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in the Knesset.
MK Meir Porush reacts during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on October 22, 2025

Israeli coalition lawmakers vote to topple state probe into October 7 failures

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during a ceremony at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, September 15, 2025.

Ben-Gvir gives three-week deadline to advance death penalty for terrorists

US President Donald Trump addressing the Knesset in Israel, following the release of the last 20 living hostages from Gaza, October 13, 2025.

‘The war is over,’ says the opposition; ‘The peace has begun,’ answers the coalition


Netanyahu, Bennett neck and neck as opposition holds majority despite coalition gains - poll

Within the opposition, Naftali Bennett's faction experienced the most significant movement, gaining two seats to reach a total of 22.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former prime minister Naftali Bennett. (Illustrative)

Netanyahu's coalition could revolt as Trump pushes Gaza peace plan in Washington

As President Donald Trump reportedly advances a 21-point framework to end the Gaza war, coalition partners defy the Prime Minister while opposition voices predict imminent collapse.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

Netanyahu faces high-stakes choice as Trump presses Gaza war deal - analysis

After vowing at the UN to “finish the job,” Netanyahu meets Trump, who is pushing a sweeping plan to end the war, free hostages, and chart Gaza’s future, testing the Knesset coalition.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

Unity that goes beyond ego: The needed change in Israel's political sphere - opinion

Israelis cannot afford to be fooled again by familiar faces offering the same old policies just with different authors.

FORMER PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett visits the Western Wall earlier this year. He deserves genuine credit for his behind-the-scenes efforts to bring Israel’s centrist leaders together, says the writer.

CENTCOM's ISIS leader strike indicates laser focus trying to remove ISIS from Syria - analysis

ISIS was largely defeated in Syria in 2019. However, it still has cells that operate. The US-led Coalition continues anti-terror operations across both Syria and Iraq.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Eisenkot’s party surges in new poll, Likud sees slight drop as opposition bloc holds lead - poll

Because most of the votes Eisenkot received were not at the expense of the coalition, there was no change in the overall balance of blocs. 

 MK Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv, July 1, 2025.

MK Boaz Bismuth must choose whether to be coalition pawn or public servant - editorial

The Likud's haredi draft deal betrays core right-wing values.

 MK Boaz Bismuth leads the lobby for releasing the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 9, 2024.

Trump hints at 'good news' regarding Gaza as Israel shows flexibility in hostage talks

Sirens by Dead Sea after Houthi missile launch • Shas exits Netanyahu's gov't,• Syrian Druze leaders reach ceasefire in Sweida • Israel's Druze community infiltrates Syria •

Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Israel needs real platforms from our leaders - opinion

To meet challenges, Israel needs a broad national leadership coalition that rises above sectarian interests and leaders who know how to move forward.

 VOTES ARE counted in the Knesset after the March 2020 election. It is time for the public to start thinking about what we need from those who want to govern in a post-October 7 Israel, says the writer.

Netanyahu offers to fire Edelstein for haredi parties staying in coalition

Edelstein called on haredi politicians to exhibit “national responsibility” and refrain from toppling the government over their insistence to exempt at least half of eligible haredim from IDF draft.

Shas head Arye Deri is seen in the plenum of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Does UTJ’s departure mean that Israel is heading to an election? - analysis

The short answer is probably yes, but not immediately.

 Ultra orthodox jews at the headquarters of United Torah Judaism list for the Beit Shemesh municipality, during the Municipal Elections, in Beit Shemesh, February 27, 2024.