Opposition

Most ‘connected’ American Jews favor opposition win in Israel’s October election, survey finds

“The strong interest of American Jews in elections in Israel demonstrates the importance of Israel to them," JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern said.

Pro-Israel counter-protesters stand in front of police separating them from pro-Palestinian protesters near the Israeli consulate, during the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 20, 2024.
  Blue and White Party Leader MK Benny Gantz at The Jerusalem Post studio this month.

'I can unite the camps': Gantz tells 'Post' that gov. should exclude radicals, Ben-Gvir - interview

Likud primaries held on Monday.

'October 7, haredi-lite list': Eisenkot, Bennett, opposition leaders react to Likud's primaries

A bailiff puts handcuffs on Russian opposition politician Lev Shlosberg, sentenced to 11 years in prison over his criticism of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine at a city court in Pskov, northwestern Russia on August 17, 2026.

Russian opposition politician sentenced to 11 years for condemning Ukraine war


Nearly one-fifth of citizens considered leaving Israel over past two years, KAN poll finds

The poll also showed that one-third of the respondents knew someone who had left Israel in that time period.

Ben Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

Middle Israel: If Israel's opposition wants to govern, they should rally behind Eisenkot - opinion

With Eisenkot emerging as the opposition's strongest electoral asset, its rival leaders should stop competing for the top spot and instead present voters with a united shadow cabinet.

LT.-GEN. (RET.) GADI EISENKOT lost a son and two nephews to Israel’s wars, making him a potent symbol of what the IDF-serving population has endured while ultra-Orthodox leaders attempt to ‘etch non-service in constitutional stone,’ the author contends.

Eisenkot keeps top, gains support for PM role as uncertainty grows in security, politics - poll

Among the opposition parties, the Democrats have failed to return to double digits after losing two seats last week, falling to nine, below the level recorded before the party’s primaries.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett.

Bennett has ‘no strategy, no narrative’ as Eisenkot surges in polls, political adviser says

Former minister Haim Ramon said the attacks by Bennett and Lapid were unlikely to help them recover lost Knesset seats and could instead benefit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Naftali Bennett

Opposition MK warns government against restricting entry of Israelis to country prior to elections

According to a Haaretz report, officials in the Transportation Ministry fear that many incoming voters would support opposition parties.

Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv after it fully reopened following a ceasefire agreement between United States and Iran, April 9, 2026; Illustrative.

Ahead of October 27: How a new government could change Israel’s course - opinion

Given current daunting national challenges – domestic, regional, and international – it is worth examining the positions and likely policies of those who could soon form the next government.

MK Naama Lazimi attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 8, 2026.

Hungarian opposition party Fidesz's office raided by prosecutors, party claims

"The Tisza Party's plan to eliminate Fidesz and with it the resistance to tyranny through political means has failed," the post read.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during Hungary's National Day celebrations in Budapest

Upcoming election 'most consequential' in history, Democrats MK Lazimi tells ‘Post’ - interview

Lazimi received the second slot on the Democrats' list after the internal primaries took place, during which more than 97,000 registered members of the party cast their ballots.

MK Naama Lazimi attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 8, 2026.

Likud loses ground as poll shows opposition gains, resistance to legislative blitz - poll

A new poll found 49% would back the anti-Netanyahu bloc, compared with 36% for Netanyahu’s bloc, while 12% remain undecided and 3% support neither camp.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law

The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.

MK Yitzhak Goldknopf (United Torah Judaism) attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, July 12, 2026.