Yair Lapid
Eisenkot bloc leaders fear Bennett may prefer new elections over partnering with haredi parties
Negotiations to establish an Eisenkot bloc government continue to expose disagreements among the potential coalition partners, with questions now emerging about Bennett's position.
Abraham Accords enter a new chapter as US Congress pushes for regional cooperation - analysis
Over 2,000 Jews urge Israel's opposition to unite and form 'coalition of change' with Arab parties
B'Yachad MK Noam Tibon calls for Eisenkot-led government, repeal of judicial overhaul laws
Israel’s politicians must put national unity before personal ambition - opinion
What remains to be seen is whether our political leaders have the courage to put the country and national responsibility before personal ambition and ego.
After America's midterms, the clock is ticking for Israel to bridge its political divides
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: As hostility grows on the American Left and Right, prolonged coalition negotiations and the prospect of another election carry a strategic cost.
Opposition pushes to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of Likud 'January 6' plot to block vote
According to opposition sources, hundreds of Likud Central Committee members are expected to arrive at the Knesset on the day of the vote and attempt to block lawmakers from entering the chamber.
Israel politicians accuse Netanyahu of being 'danger to Israel,' harming ties with US Democrats
Yair Lapid, who leads the Yesh Atid party, added that the midterm results have ruined any chance of forming a unity government with Netanyahu.
Netanyahu accuses opposition of hypocrisy over haredi draft law amid coalition talks
Netanyahu accused Eisenkot and the opposition bloc of courting haredi parties despite their previous opposition to legislation regulating haredi military service.
Opposition party leaders to hold first joint meeting since election on Tuesday
Opposition party leaders have also reportedly agreed that their first move after the new Knesset is sworn in on November 10 would be to oust Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
What Lincoln, Churchill, and Begin can teach Israel’s coalition-builders - opinion
Israel’s political rivals must move beyond coalition vetoes and agree on security, reconstruction and accountability if a unity government is to deliver more than shared power.
Liberman pledges to recommend Eisenkot for PM, back Lapid as Knesset speaker
Avigdor Liberman said on Monday that Yisrael Beytenu will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister and back Yair Lapid for Knesset speaker following last week’s election.
Opposition leaders move to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana before forming government - report
At the same time, Arab party leaders expressed that they were insulted not to have been asked to take part in the opposition bloc's negotiations for the next government.
Netanyahu, Eisenkot must reach a deal to end Israel's political deadlock - opinion
Eisenkot, Bennett, Liberman, Lapid and, yes, even Golan, must reconsider their refusal to serve in a Netanyahu government. The PM should accept an arrangement that includes his retirement.
