Yisrael Beytenu

Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll

The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.

Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026
Knesset members attend a plenum hearing, October 29, 2025; illustrative.

Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll

Opposition party leaders Yair Golan, Yair Lapid, and Benny Gantz. Israel’s opposition needs to find unity, the writer says.

Israel's opposition must unite to defeat Netanyahu, restore responsibility in politics – opinion

Yisrael Beytenu chairperson Avigdor Liberman denounces the haredi extremists during a Knesset faction press conference, November 17, 2025.

Liberman slams haredi draft-dodger extremists, ultra-Orthodox parties condemn violence


Yisrael Beytenu MK: Bennett revealed strategic military plans

"He is treated in an official manner that he does not deserve."

Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett looks at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a visit to an Israeli army base in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, November 24, 2019

Liberman to ‘Post’ – I hope Netanyahu is acquitted

Before Thursday's indictment announcement, he said that “it for my concern for our state, for all our people; the best solution is a happy ending with Bibi’s criminal case."

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman speaks at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference.

Right tries to win over Liberman as Gantz’s deadline looms

With only two days left until Gantz's mandate to form a government ends, the right has called for Liberman to join a coalition under Netanyahu.

‘LIBERMAN REFUSES to sit in a government with the haredi and part of the National-Religious parties, but also refuses to sit in a government with the Joint List and with the Democratic Union – just in a national-unity government with the Likud and Blue and White.’

Despite vague progress, Blue and White MKs skeptical of success

Telem willing to vote for minority gov’t if Liberman does too.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz

Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu: Major progress made to form government

The statement was released shortly after reports that Blue and White cannot form a government by Wednesday at midnight.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz meets with Avigdor Liberman, November 14, 2019

Netanyahu, Liberman meet on unity

Negotiations between Blue and White and Yisrael Beytenu went well on Sunday, the two parties said.

WILL THEY laugh again in a few weeks? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman

Gantz, Liberman vow to avoid third election

There are low expectations for a political breakthrough on the formation of a national unity government by next Wednesday, when Gantz’s mandate ends.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz meets with Avigdor Liberman, November 14, 2019

Blue and White not expecting breakthrough in Liberman meeting

Liberman accuses Netanyahu of "begging Egypt to help us surrender."

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz meets with Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Liberman

Shas's Deri attacks Liberman for supporting Arab Joint List

"Liberman has taken an additional step towards his political and ethical abyss and declared clearly that he prefers to sit with members of the Joint List... rather than his brothers and sisters."

Aryeh Deri during Shas Conference on February 10th, 2019

Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu take step toward coalition agreement

Blue and White attempt to negotiate once more with Yisrael Beytenu as the government formation deadline nears.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz meets with Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Liberman