Naftali Bennett

US Jews urge unity, but Israelis must live with the consequences - opinion

For those on the outside, until they’re ready to put some skin in the game by moving here, the business of governing should be left to those of us who call Israel our home!

MK Ahmad Tibi attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 29, 2026.
BURNING IMAGES of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the war with Iran in April.

After America's midterms, the clock is ticking for Israel to bridge its political divides

Members of the Yashar party speak to the press following consultations with President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on whom to recommend to form Israel’s next government, November 5, 2026.

Eisenkot set to receive mandate to form Israeli gov't as Herzog rounds out consultation meetings

President Isaac Herzog receiving the official results of the 26th Knesset election, November 4, 2026.

RZP-Zehut, Shas back Netanyahu, Yisrael Beytenu backs Eisenkot as Herzog ends first consultations


Netanyahu accuses opposition of hypocrisy over haredi draft law amid coalition talks

Netanyahu accused Eisenkot and the opposition bloc of courting haredi parties despite their previous opposition to legislation regulating haredi military service.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, speak with members of the public in the city of Beit Shemesh, just hours before polls close on Israel’s general election day, October 27, 2026.

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.

A-G denies request to interrogate senior Arab party MKs amid election interference accusations

Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of attempting to undermine public trust in election result • Zehut's Feiglin calls for new elections, claims Knesset 'illegitimate'

Shin Bet chief David Zini and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attend a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 Massacre, marking three years since the Hamas attack, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026.

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.

What Lincoln, Churchill, and Begin can teach Israel’s coalition-builders - opinion

Israel’s political rivals must move beyond coalition vetoes and agree on security, reconstruction and accountability if a unity government is to deliver more than shared power.

 FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT and Winston Churchill.

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.

Netanyahu calls for coalition of anti-terror parties, Oct. 7 survivors warn against unity gov't

IDI president says Israelis may not accept Arab parties in gov't • Opposition leaders to hold first joint meeting since election • CEC denies Likud request for briefing on suspected interference

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event in Tel Aviv, September 17, 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

Opposition leaders move to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana before forming government - report

At the same time, Arab party leaders expressed that they were insulted not to have been asked to take part in the opposition bloc's negotiations for the next government.

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