Coalition

Benny Gantz is reclaiming relevance in politics because Israel wants unity - opinion

Israel needs unity and renewed common purpose. Gantz is the politician who most credibly embodies that aspiration. That is why his campaign is gaining traction.

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.
A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

A billboard displays the photo of Aidarous al-Zabidi, the head of Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council in Aden, Yemen December 9, 2025.

Saudi Arabia pledges $500m over Yemen development projects in areas long-held by UAE, separatists

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Coalition advances bill repealing fraud, breach of trust offenses amid Netanyahu trial


SPÖ joining coalition might be only way to stop rise of far-right in Austria - analysis

Sharing power again and blocking the far right might seem important enough for SPÖ’s base and keep it from obstructing the future government’s work.

 Austrian Chancellor and head of People's Party (OeVP) Karl Nehammer speaks with journalists after coalition talks in Vienna, Austria, December 20, 2024.

Why can't Israel’s opposition challenge the current government? – opinion

A weak, divided opposition is fueling concerns over the future of Israel’s democracy.

 OPPOSITION LEADER MK Yair Lapid addresses the Knesset plenum last week. From October 7, 2023 to the end of October 2024, Lapid was present in the Knesset only 359 hours, ranking 107th out of the 120 members, says the writer.

Austria's far-right fails to build a coalition, talks collapse

Austria's far Right FPÖ failed to form a government after coalition talks with the ÖVP collapsed, raising the likelihood of a snap election.

 Austrian far Right Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Herbert Kickl leaves the presidential office at Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, February 12, 2025.

Support for Netanyahu's coalition, Likud surge following Trump's Gaza plan, survey finds

Likud reached 24, and Itamar Ben-Gvir’s party, Otzma Yehudit, received nine seats. 

 US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington D.C., February 4, 2025.

Israeli politicians react to Netanyahu's trip to Washington, the beginning of the next phase deal

Lapid made the comments while visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz as the second phase negotiations are set to begin.

 Opposition head Yair Lapid (left), Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (center), Otzma Yehudit head Itamar Ben-Gvir (right), illustrative.

The continuation of the hostage deal depends on Netanyahu's relationship with Trump - opinion

Ultimately, the hostage deal will remain a fragile balancing act. Its continuation depends on Netanyahu’s ability to manage not just his coalition but also his relationship with Trump.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on December 23, 2024.

Maariv poll: Bennett bloc dominates as Netanyahu’s coalition loses ground

According to the polling, in a scenario where a party led by Bennett runs in the elections, the Bennet-led opposition bloc would secure a majority of 66 seats.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in a press conference on January 11, 2022

Smotrich pulls resignation letter as coalition negotiations deal to obviate his return to Knesset

However, if the minister resigns his position in government, he returns to the Knesset, and pushes out the last MK on the list.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends Israel Hayom's security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Netanyahu's coalition strikes down bill to form state commission of inquiry over October 7

The final tally was 53-45 against the proposal. However, the coalition has attempted to come up with an alternative committee.

 A plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Knesset approves reshuffling of committee chairman roles

Democrats MK Gilad Kariv will take over as chairman of the Knesset Aliyah and Integration Committee from Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer.

Coalition MKs are seen talking in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, on August 14, 2024