Avigdor Liberman

Yair Golan's Democrats push to repeal Netanyahu's judicial reform attempts in new Knesset committee

The committee is set to be established this week and begin leading efforts to repeal the bill that was passed to significantly weaken the role of the attorney-general.

Democrats leader MK Yair Golan speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026
Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 9, 2026.

Eisenkot bloc moves to restore attorney-general's powers as it takes control of Knesset

Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen and faction chairman Ahmad Tibi attend a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026.

Negotiations between Likud, Yashar over unity gov't underway, with representatives on site

Israel's political leaders gather for the traditional group photograph at the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset on Tuesday. The success of coalition negotiations will ultimately depend on what each leader is prepared to concede to form a government, the writer argues.

Israel's coalition game: Netanyahu, Eisenkot play political bluff - who will blink first?


Eisenkot gets opposition backing as leaders vow to form emergency gov't 'as soon as possible'

Parties pledge to begin coalition negotiations immediately, replace Knesset speaker next week • Bennett says bloc must act urgently to replace Netanyahu's government

(L-R clockwise) Yashar party head Gadi Eisenkot, Democrats head Yair Golan, B'Yachad head Naftali Bennett, Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman, B'Yachad deputy Yair Lapid.

Eisenkot may get the mandate, but haredi parties hold key to Israel's next government - analysis

Israel's haredi parties could determine the next government as Eisenkot seeks a coalition, Liberman rules out support from an Arab party, and Netanyahu weighs his options.

Shas leader MK Arye Deri (L) and United Torah Judaism leader MK Ya’akov Asher.

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.

Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home.

Opposition parties urged to include women in coalition talks after pledging equal representation

The disparity is particularly notable among Yashar, B'Yachad, and the Democrats, all of which committed to 50% female representation in their party lists.

Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home.

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.

Avigdor Liberman leads Yisrael Beytenu, it is polling at around 10 seats.

New election likely in Israel amid coalition shortcomings, Arab party power, expert says

The opposition’s positions are not uniform. The Democrats, led by Yair Golan, have expressed openness to cooperation with Arab parties, while Bennett and Liberman oppose such an arrangement.

A view of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, October 29, 2026.

By excluding Arab citizens, Netanyahu's rivals may hand him another term - opinion

It is bad enough to discover that Jews can be every bit as racist as anyone else. But where is common sense? Where is political logic?

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

Yisrael Beytenu’s Liberman denies that he wants position of Knesset speaker

"I have received several inquiries regarding demands for the position of Knesset speaker. I have no desire and no intention of becoming Knesset speaker," Liberman wrote on social media.

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

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.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

What are we for? The question Israel's political opposition can no longer avoid - opinion

Naftali Bennett's government collapsed after roughly a year because it could not govern. Disdain is a powerful electoral tool. It is a weak foundation for a lasting coalition.

Israel’s election campaign is gathering pace, with the country’s political parties competing over the questions of security, leadership and the direction Israel takes after three years of war.