Politics

Joint List signals talks with Eisenkot as Tibi says Netanyahu sought to block political partnership

Shin Bet asked for more evidence in foreign funding probe • Netanyahu warns haredi parties against joining Eisenkot bloc • Eisenkot backs Elisaf Peretz, condemns 'racist anti-Arab campaign'

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.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump makes a point as he signs the Establishment of the Oval Office National Monument proclamation, at the White House in Washington, Nov. 5.

Voices from the Arab press: Trump's midterm defeat and the future of US-Israel ties

US President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026.

Trump and Netanyahu must seize the narrow window of opportunity to stop Iran - opinion

Shas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Arye Deri investigating Shas defeat, Netanyahu warns haredi parties away from Eisenkot bloc


Netanyahu, Eisenkot discuss security after Liberman says PM could 'drag Israel into war'

Arab parties in contact with senior UTJ officials over negotiations with Yashar-led bloc • Miriam Peretz threatens to leave Knesset if Yashar joins with Arab party

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot arrives at the Knesset in Jerusalem for the opening session and swearing-in ceremony of the 26th Knesset, November 10, 2026.

Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency

Riner pointed to France's public debt, the cost of living, and concerns over public safety, arguing that ordinary people had increasingly been left to deal with the country's problems.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Judo - Mixed Team Victory Ceremony - Champ-de-Mars Arena, Paris, France - August 03, 2024. Bronze medallist Teddy Riner of France celebrates.

Eisenkot cancels coalition talks with Likud after Netanyahu's 'divisive' Knesset speech

The revelation of unity talks and their subsequent collapse came after Netanyahu's call on Monday for opposition leaders to join him in a single unified government in "the need of the hour."

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

New Knesset Finance Committee chair faces conflict-of-interest concern over husband's business ties

Liran Avisar Ben-Horin is married to Itai Ben-Horin, who holds a 50 percent stake in the strategic consulting, public relations, and crisis management firm Ben-Horin Alexandrovitz.

Newly elected MK Liran Avishar Ben-Horin poses for her official portrait at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, a day before the opening ceremony of the 26th Knesset, November 9, 2026.

Democrat Jon Ossoff's midterm success suggests new age of US-Israel relationship

When Ossoff emerged triumphant on November 3, the ADL offered him congratulations - despite denouncing other victorious Israel critics. 

US Sen. Jon Ossoff greets supporters at an election night watch party after his reelection was announced, Atlanta, Georgia, Nov. 3, 2026.

Netanyahu to appoint FM Gideon Sa’ar as interior minister, ending 16-month vacancy

Likud MK Ofir Katz was initially offered the role but declined the offer in order to focus on coordinating the Netanyahu-led bloc's "efforts in the Knesset," Likud's statement read.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

Netanyahu in 'panic' over possibility of Eisenkot becoming prime minister, former aide says

Former Netanyahu adviser Nir Hefetz claimed that panic is a major factor in the PM's's decision-making and that he could be more willing to compromise as Eisenkot advances toward forming a coalition.

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Israel's 26th Knesset must restore dignity, accountability, and public trust - editorial

However bitter the election campaign, the swearing-in ceremony reminds us that the public has entrusted 120 citizens with the serious business of representing it and governing the country.

The Knesset plenum

Lists and leadership in Israel politics: Where are all the women? - opinion

Women make up approximately half of Israel’s population but remain far from equally represented in the country’s most influential decision-making bodies.

MKs Pnina Tameno-Shete and Sharren Haskel.

Eisenkot looks to haredim to help unseat Knesset speaker, Netanyahu bloc 'hopes for a miracle'

Shaked, Liberman reportedly meet amid coalition negotiations • Shas waiting for UTJ to take first step toward Eisenkot • A-G Baharav-Miara says no evidence of foreign election interference

MK Avigdor Liberman and MK Gadi Eisenkot at a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, September 9, 2024