Israeli politics

No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future

Following the October elections, the influence of these figures could change dramatically, depending on the balance of power between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition bloc.

(L-R clockwise) Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich, Arye Deri, Gideon Sa'ar, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman, Yuli Edelstein.
Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026.

Network of 100 fake X accounts targeting Ofer Winter removed from social media platform

Ronald Lauder (Illustrative).

Israel Needs Units 8300, 8400, and 8500

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during Ministerial Statement on Government Direction at the House of Commons in London

What Britain risks by treating Israeli intelligence as a bargaining chip - comment


Nuclear kill zones: How Eisenkot would contain Iran if he manages to beat Netanyahu - exclusive

The Post has learned Eisenkot's unique solutions for dealing with the Lebanese and Gazan arenas, as well as how he would crack down on extremist violence in the West Bank.

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar party and a former IDF chief of staff, speaks during an election campaign rally in Nordiya, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Ra’am’s Abbas announces ex-Yesh Atid MK as first Jewish candidate to join Arab party's slate

MK Yoav Segalovitz recently announced his resignation from the Knesset and departure from the Yesh Atid Party, headed by opposition leader Yair Lapid.

Ra’am Party leader MK Mansour Abbas and former Yesh Atid MK Yoav Segalovich

Who should have a vote in Israel? - opinion

Israel has an exceptionally close relationship with Israelis and Jews living abroad. But political rights should reflect political responsibility.

Illustrative: A voting box in the an Israeli election in 2015.

Wanted: Leaders for Israel’s next generation - opinion

The country is hiring. And whoever applies should know that a generation with every reason to be tired has decided to keep demanding anyway.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Israel must give Ethiopian Israelis a real seat at the table - starting at the UN - opinion

Imagine an African American Israeli representing the Jewish state at the UN. Wouldn’t that send a powerful, compelling message for all to see?

MEMBERS OF the Ethiopian Israeli community protest outside the Knesset last year.

Ben-Gvir blasts Netanyahu over reported Smotrich-Feiglin merger talks, unity appeal

Smotrich largely stayed away from the back-and-forth, writing in a post on Twitter/X that “the time for unity and responsibility is now.”

Ben-Gvir pushes for Netanyahu to intensify fighting in Lebanon, Knesset, Jerusalem, May 25, 2026.

When Netanyahu leaves, Israeli politics will have to stand for something - opinion

After years in which Netanyahu has been the question, it is time for Israeli politics to begin preparing for the day when it will finally have to provide the answers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

As Israel heads to elections, the Altalena offers a lesson in unity - opinion

The Altalena’s return reminds Israelis that no political dispute should ever outweigh the bonds that hold the country together.

The search for the remains of the Altalena, published August 24, 2026.

Bennett, Liberman risk splitting the anti-Netanyahu camp over who leads it - opinion

The leaders of the opposition remain divided over the most basic questions they will face the day after the election. Most importantly of these is: Who actually leads their camp?

Then-deputy prime minister Naftali Bennett and then-finance minister Avigdor Liberman attend a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office, in Jerusalem, July 3, 2022

As Winter fuels Netanyahu’s discontent, Israel's Right faces a new dilemma

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Ofer Winter is betting Israelis want new leadership after October 7, while Netanyahu warns the new party could waste right-wing votes and weaken his bloc in the coming election.

OFER WINTER attends the launch of the People of Israel party in Jerusalem on Tuesday. He can introduce individuals without political experience into his party because, after October 7, such candidates can say: ‘We did not create this mess. Give us a chance to clean it up.’