Opposition
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader
Xi Jinping told Taiwan's opposition leader that China "won’t tolerate" independence, as military tensions rise around the island during talks on cross-strait relations.
Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll
Israel to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says
Israel’s 81% war consensus is an illusion - opinion
Erdogan names controversial prosecutor as new Turkish justice minister
Akin Gurlek was the chief prosecutor behind the crackdown on the Turkish opposition party. His appointment marks the first cabinet shuffle since the last election.
MKs urge attorney-general to probe alleged conflict of interest in Channel 13 sale
The MKs' letter to the Attorney-General alleges a conflict of interest arising from the potential buyer's ties to PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Liberman sends guidelines to opposition heads for post-Netanyahu gov't, excluding Gantz
The letter comes amid shifting dynamics within Israel’s opposition bloc as parties aim to gain enough seats to beat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the next elections.
Benny Gantz is reclaiming relevance in politics because Israel wants unity - opinion
Israel needs unity and renewed common purpose. Gantz is the politician who most credibly embodies that aspiration. That is why his campaign is gaining traction.
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.
Bereaved families protest Knesset debate on political probe into Oct. 7 failings
Bereaved families, victims of the October 7 attacks, and parents of former hostages attended the panel.
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.
Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll
The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).
Netanyahu: ‘Balanced’ state commission to probe October 7 'right way to ascertain truth'
Netanyahu said the October 7 inquiry commission would be balanced between coalition and opposition, and would not include politicians.
'Who said I'm a part of your block': Recording from Gantz raises question of role in next Knesset
In the audio, recorded during a private parlor meeting, Gantz challenges the premise that he belongs to the opposition camp. “Who said I’m even part of your bloc?” he asked.
