coalition

A unified coalition – until it shatters into a million pieces

INSIDE POLITICS: Joining Netanyahu carries both risks and opportunities, but that is not of any concern to Gantz, since he isn’t doing any of this for his own political advancement.

20/10/2023

Will Israel's government collapse in the new year? - opinion

I still feel that the goal should be an authentic national unity government, if by some miracle new elections could be held soon. But as long as Benjamin Netanyahu is around, that won't happen.

Israel will be torn apart without a judicial reform compromise - editorial

It could take weeks or months for the justices to arrive at a ruling. And when that eventually arrives, one thing is sure – half of Israel will not be satisfied.

Gallant attacks fellow ministers for 'outrageous' assaults on IDF

Yoav Gallant expressed appreciation for IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi for his handling of societal challenges affecting the IDF.

Despite turbulence, Israeli government likely to remain intact

Experts predict that Netanyahu’s coalition will manage to hold, even as the prime minister faces growing public dissatisfaction and intracoalition tensions

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
28/08/2023

'We have to appeal to Jews': Israeli cabinet clashes over Arab funds

Public Diplomacy Minister Galit Distal Atbaryan insisted that the government "needs to address the Jewish base [of supporters]."

Netanyahu is still in control of the government, judicial reform - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's critics argue that he is being led along by the whims of his coalition. His history and his performance argue otherwise.

Yair Lapid spoils Thomas Friedman’s Saudi deal - opinion

I wonder if Friedman is still hoping for that “comeback,” now that Lapid is campaigning against Friedman’s Saudi plan.

By STEPHEN M. FLATOW
20/08/2023

Israel is headed towards self-inflicted ruin - opinion

Israel should take note of a cautionary tale from Africa.

By TOVA HERZL
20/08/2023
Reuven Rivlin, Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu meet on September 23, 2019.

Israel's leaders must pursue a unity government - editorial

As the country heads for a showdown, now is the time for creative, responsible thinking on the part of our elected leaders.

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