Yair Lapid
IDI expert weighs if joint lists pose threat to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's elections - interview
Opposition parties remaining separate may actually offer strategic advantages for campaigning against Netanyahu, Rahat explained.
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return
Bennett files police complaint against Likud over forged photo with Arab party heads
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.
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.
Thousands protest rising crime in Arab sector, Ben-Gvir accuses leaders of 'fueling violence'
“Tens of thousands in Sakhnin are marching together for the safety of all of us,” Hadash-Tal chairperson MK Ayman Odeh said.
Could Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot topple Netanyahu in Israel's next election? - analysis
Eisenkot has proposed creating a unified list for the upcoming elections with former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Opposition leader Yair Lapid.
Gadi Eisenkot pushing for unified list with Bennett, Lapid to rival Netanyahu's Likud
Eisenkot’s office confirmed his proposal to the rival party leaders to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday, after it was initially reported on N12.
Israel Katz publishes IDF chief's letter warning of manpower shortage amid haredi draft debate
Zamir sent the letter after attacks on the government for failing to push for haredim to draft into the IDF in large numbers.
As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis
The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.
Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that the government was "determined to pass it [the state budget] on first reading,” during a press conference at the Knesset on Monday.
Netanyahu: There won't be Turkish or Qatari soldiers in Gaza, amid 'dispute’ with US
Netanyahu said Israel was approaching “Phase II” of the Trump plan, which is the next stage of the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Israel's opposition leaders boycott Knesset debates advancing political probe into October 7
Opposition leaders said the legislation would create a "whitewash committee," allowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid taking responsibility for failures surrounding the attacks.
