Coalition

Nearly half of Israelis equally blame government, IDF for October 7 failures, poll finds

N12's poll also found broad support for an Oct. 7 state inquiry and sharp political divisions over Netanyahu's responsibility for the massacre, while Eisenkot's Yashar emerged as the largest party.

The Nova Music Festival memorial, pictured October 6, 2026.
Co-leader of the Alternative for Germany party (AfD) and AfD's parliamentary group Alice Weidel speaks during a press conference on the occassion of a parliamentary group meeting ahead of the Bundestag sitting week in Berlin, Germany October 6, 2026.

AfD struggles to form government in Germany despite landmark election victory

Inside the Knesset building.

Gaps narrow between coalition, opposition blocs as security is spotlighted in public agenda - poll

Polling station attendants prepare ballots during the last election held on November 1, 2022.PremiumPremium

Israel's electoral system leaves voters with no representative to call their own - opinion


CENTCOM's ISIS leader strike indicates laser focus trying to remove ISIS from Syria - analysis

ISIS was largely defeated in Syria in 2019. However, it still has cells that operate. The US-led Coalition continues anti-terror operations across both Syria and Iraq.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Eisenkot’s party surges in new poll, Likud sees slight drop as opposition bloc holds lead - poll

Because most of the votes Eisenkot received were not at the expense of the coalition, there was no change in the overall balance of blocs. 

 MK Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv, July 1, 2025.

MK Boaz Bismuth must choose whether to be coalition pawn or public servant - editorial

The Likud's haredi draft deal betrays core right-wing values.

 MK Boaz Bismuth leads the lobby for releasing the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 9, 2024.

Trump hints at 'good news' regarding Gaza as Israel shows flexibility in hostage talks

Sirens by Dead Sea after Houthi missile launch • Shas exits Netanyahu's gov't,• Syrian Druze leaders reach ceasefire in Sweida • Israel's Druze community infiltrates Syria •

Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Israel needs real platforms from our leaders - opinion

To meet challenges, Israel needs a broad national leadership coalition that rises above sectarian interests and leaders who know how to move forward.

 VOTES ARE counted in the Knesset after the March 2020 election. It is time for the public to start thinking about what we need from those who want to govern in a post-October 7 Israel, says the writer.

Netanyahu offers to fire Edelstein for haredi parties staying in coalition

Edelstein called on haredi politicians to exhibit “national responsibility” and refrain from toppling the government over their insistence to exempt at least half of eligible haredim from IDF draft.

Shas head Arye Deri is seen in the plenum of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Does UTJ’s departure mean that Israel is heading to an election? - analysis

The short answer is probably yes, but not immediately.

 Ultra orthodox jews at the headquarters of United Torah Judaism list for the Beit Shemesh municipality, during the Municipal Elections, in Beit Shemesh, February 27, 2024.

Arye Deri denies telling Shas MKs to prepare to leave gov't coalition in coming days

Israel's public broadcaster KAN News reported the claim earlier on Sunday evening, but it was later denied by a spokesperson from Deri's office.

 Shas party leader MK Arye Deri after a meeting on the haredi draft bill in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025.

Road to elections? Shas, Degel Hatorah will vote to dissolve Knesset, parties say

"The ultra-Orthodox public feels persecuted by the Likud and [MK Yuli] Edelstein," the Shas spokesperson said.

Shas faction leader MK Arye Deri seen outside the party offices in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025

Netanyahu, Liberman test the line between wartime strategy, political ambition - analysis

Liberman positions himself for a post-Netanyahu era, but his leak of sensitive wartime policy reveals he’s playing the same political game he criticizes.

 L to R: Yisrael Beytenu chair Avigdor Liberman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of terrorists. (illustration)