Opposition

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader

Xi Jinping told Taiwan's opposition leader that China "won’t tolerate" independence, as military tensions rise around the island during talks on cross-strait relations.

|ByREUTERS
Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll

Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”

|ByMOSHE COHEN
Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

Israel to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says

Kisch's plan expands the existing framework called the “Summer Vacation School,” which is run by the Education Ministry and provides state-subsidized summer programs after the school year ends.

|ByKESHET NEEV
People rush into a public bomb shelter in Tel Aviv amid reports of incoming missiles on February 28.

Israel’s 81% war consensus is an illusion - opinion

When we breakdown the data, what looks like national unity turns out to be two markedly different understandings of the war, imagined by two different publics.

|By PAZIT BEN-NUN BLOOM

Israel's opposition to lose seat on judge selection panel without deal - Fuchs

Israel's coalition will not control the committee, which will be formed based on the existing makeup * MK Ze'ev Elkin – 'a victory for the opposition'

MAY 15, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG leads the first negotiation meeting over judicial overhaul compromises with representatives from Likud, National Unity, Yesh Atid and Labor, at the President’s Residence.

Most Israelis think judicial reform compromise unlikely - poll

There was a slight increase in optimism regarding both the future of democratic rule in Israel and the future of national security.

MAY 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog leads the first round of judicial reform negotiations in the President's Residence in Jerusalem on March 28, 2023

Rights groups ask Russian court to strike down law against war protests

The rights groups want Russia's Constitutional Court to rule that the ban on dissent against the war in Ukraine violates basic freedoms of conscience, expression and assembly.

APRIL 25, 2023ByREUTERS
Russian conscripts called up for military service line up before their departure for garrisons as they gather at a recruitment centre in Simferopol, Crimea, April 25, 2023.

US Orthodox Jewish leaders: Yair Lapid undermines Israeli government

In a letter, US Orthodox Jewish leaders claimed that opposition leader Yair Lapid is "driving a wedge between Israel and Jews around the world."

APRIL 13, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
Opposition leader Yair Lapid meets with Jewish Leaders in New York City, April 10, 2023.

Will the Knesset be back to judicial reform mayhem post-recess?

Political affairs: The new Knesset’s first session was dominated by the judicial overhaul controversy. What should we expect when it resumes its activity on April 30?

APRIL 8, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
MEMBERS OF THE opposition react during a past speech by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset.

Only this judicial reform can save Israel from dictatorial Supreme Court - opinion

The potential consequences of delaying judicial reform go on and on. Israel cannot afford to deny justice by delaying judicial reform.

APRIL 4, 2023ByMORTON A. KLEIN
THE SUPREME Court demonstrated its dictatorial control again by ruling that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cannot issue direct or indirect operational orders to police forces, the writer argues.

Israel's opposition politicians oppose Ben-Gvir's National Guard

MK Eiskenkot said that Israel needs a National Guard but it shouldn't be subordinate to the national security minister.

APRIL 2, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen holding a press conference, on March 20, 2023.

'Gifts Law' temporarily withdrawn after threat of 'massive opposition'

Israel's coalition retracted its intention to pass the first reading of the "Gifts Law," which enables donations to politicians to cover legal and medical fees.

MARCH 29, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 13, 2023

Israel judicial reform: Time for both sides to come in good faith - editorial

A less highly charged atmosphere would help to ensure that the country does not approach that brink again any time soon.

MARCH 29, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Mounted police officers confront judicial reform demonstrators in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023

Judicial reform bill on Knesset table, drawing opposition criticism

The coalition claimed that the move was purely technical and the bill would not be voted on yet.

MARCH 28, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Israeli MKs are seen in the Knesset plenum following a day of voting on March 22, 2023