Opposition
Netanyahu calls for all Zionist opposition parties to join him in unified government
Netanyahu said any Zionist party could join him in the government and that he was not eliminating anyone, while also saying that he, as the head of the largest party, should lead it.
Netanyahu calls for unity government in first since election, warns of 'coalitions with Islamists'
Opposition pushes to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of Likud 'January 6' plot to block vote
Several parties declare who they will recommend for PM ahead of presidential consultations
Is Netanyahu the unwitting architect of Jewish-Arab cooperation? - opinion
As the Zionist opposition leaders understand the necessity for Israel to move past Netanyahu, there is one last option, which is to unite with the Arab parties.
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.
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.
Netanyahu ally says Trump, Herzog could serve as guarantors for unity gov't with Eisenkot
Biton also warned that the opposition's attempt to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana before a coalition is established would be a "declaration of war.”
Israel’s coalition politics: How can you win an election and still lose power? - explainer
For Americans used to two-party politics, Israel’s elections can seem bewildering. It all comes down to how coalitions are built.
Democrats' Golan meets Eisenkot, opposition heads as leaders weigh path to coalition
The meetings came after Golan called on Wednesday for the opposition to form a coalition with the Arab parties, following a combined total of 19 seats projected for the Joint List and Ra’am.
Progressive US Jews call for Israel’s opposition bloc to welcome Arab parties
With neither the Netanyahu nor Eisenkot bloc capturing a majority in Tuesday’s vote, Arab parties could be kingmakers.
Netanyahu eyes unity government with Eisenkot as Likud considers alternative coalition arrangements
Sources close to Netanyahu are promoting a plan to bring Eisenkot into a unity government, potentially offering him a rotation as prime minister while excluding the ultra-Orthodox parties.
Eisenkot leads Netanyahu but deadlock looms, election polls show two days before Israelis vote
The average gap between the two major blocs stands at 4.5 seats, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.
Netanyahu bloc falls to 48 seats as opposition reaches 54, days before election - poll
A final Maariv poll shows the opposition widening its lead, with Eisenkot ahead of Netanyahu and 60% of Israelis favoring a unity government.
