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Opposition holds 61-seat edge despite coalition drama, 'Maariv' poll finds

The new survey published Friday shows the anti-Netanyahu bloc held 61 seats as debate over Haredi draft, UN Gaza plan, and Saudi normalization roils politics.

Opposition lawmakers seen at the Knesset, October 27, 2025
 MK Gadi Eisenkot seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 30, 2025.

National Unity MK Gadi Eisenkot formally resigns from Knesset

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

Eisenkot's exit: Reflective of Israel's antiquated politics that need to change - editorial

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

Eisenkot hazy on National Unity exit, vows to create Zionist democratic bloc in address


Navigating the political woods: Gantz’s unity move and Lapid’s opposition stand - analysis

“Our partnership is not political, it is a shared fate. At this time, we are all the soldiers of Israel," Gantz said.

 BENNY GANTZ has captured the hearts of many by taking the critical decision to join the prime minister and defense minister to form a war cabinet. He would, however, be mistaken if he thinks this is going to be enough, says the writer.

Gantz must show national responsibility and not surrender to the political base - opinion

Due to irresponsible political considerations by Gantz and his partners, Israel missed a historic opportunity to determine its future borders.

 MINISTER-WITHOUT-PORTFOLIO Benny Gantz attends a news conference at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, in December. Gantz is undoubtedly one of the most responsible politicians in Israel; for him, the State of Israel is truly above all, the writer maintains.

'JPost' election poll: New party of IDF reservists shakes up Israeli politics

According to the poll, a reservists’ party headed by Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli (Likud) would win eight seats.

 How many seats would a new party of reservists receive, if headed by:

Israel election poll: Netanyahu rises after High Court verdicts, al-Arouri killing

The slight jump in popularity for Netanyahu and his party comes after senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri’s assassination in Beirut, as well as two dramatic rulings of Israel’s High Court.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a government conference at Hakirya base in Tel Aviv on December 31, 2023

Israel's Labor largely unaffected after Michaeli's resignation, election poll shows

While the votes for Labor almost doubled since last week, they would still not get enough to cross the threshold.

 Labor party leader MK Merav Michaeli holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, December 7, 2023.

Gov't to approve money for haredi education from coalition funds

The Finance Ministry claimed that the funds it was seeking had already been approved before the war but hadn't been transferred yet.

 Thousands of haredi students are studying core curriculum subjects online.

Could Gantz join Netanyahu's government for Saudi peace deal? - report

Two of Gantz's representatives declined to comment on whether he could join Netnayahu's government to help seal peace with Saudi Arabia.

NETANYAHU AND Gantz – can they put their animosity aside and serve the public?

Israel's leaders must pursue a unity government - editorial

As the country heads for a showdown, now is the time for creative, responsible thinking on the part of our elected leaders.

Reuven Rivlin, Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu meet on September 23, 2019.

Opposition MK calls for unity government with Netanyahu, others voice support

The turn of events by Kahana could be an opening, though it is still unlikely to lead to any progress. Still, three other National Unity MKs voiced support.

 A vote on the reasonableness bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on July 24, 2023

Netanyahu's Likud loses support in latest Israeli election poll

In a new poll, Benny Gantz's party takes the lead, suggesting that if a new election were to take place today, the opposition would have a majority.

 BENNY GANTZ and Yair Lapid should consider entering a national-unity government, says the writer.