Opposition
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.
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
Bereaved families protest Knesset debate on political probe into Oct. 7 failings
Israel's opposition leaders boycott Knesset debates advancing political probe into October 7
Opposition strikes down coalition law after Otzma Yehudit absent from plenum
Israel's government removed the next three bills from the plenum's agenda after realizing they no longer had a majority.
'Bombs fired at sleeping Jews': Turkish opposition leader condemns Hamas, Oct. 7
Ugur Ozel, Turkish opposition leader, labeled Hamas a terrorist organization in a TV interview, sparking controversy. Ozel criticized Hamas for attacks on civilians.
Erdogan makes rare outreach to opposition in attempt to remain in power - analysis
The Turkish president is trying to seek cooperation to establish a new constitution after local election losses. He is reportedly set to meet the opposition leader in the coming days.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'highly likely' killed in prison
In a statement published on its website, the Federal Penitentiary Service said that Navalny "felt unwell" after a walk on Friday, and "almost immediately lost consciousness."
Israel's Knesset passes divisive wartime budget in first reading
While the original coalition funds in the state budget were cut down for the amended budget, they still include billions of shekels.
Likud holds first faction meeting in months ahead of budget vote
The amended budget faces heavy criticism from the opposition for its continued use of coalition funds which Finance Minister and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said wouldn't be used during the war
Netanyahu is still in control of the government, judicial reform - analysis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's critics argue that he is being led along by the whims of his coalition. His history and his performance argue otherwise.
Yair Lapid spoils Thomas Friedman’s Saudi deal - opinion
I wonder if Friedman is still hoping for that “comeback,” now that Lapid is campaigning against Friedman’s Saudi plan.
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.
East Jerusalem funding: Cabinet set to vote on Sunday
The finance minister drew criticism from members both of the opposition and the coalition when he announced two weeks ago he would withhold NIS 2.5 billion.
