Coalition

Coalition strengthens as People of Israel crosses threshold, despite Likud dropping one seat - poll

The poll also found that after the previous survey showed the Reservists and Economic party crossing the threshold while Ofer Winter’s party did not, the two have now switched roles.

The launch of the new Amcha Yisrael party, led by Ofer Winter, ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections, in Jerusalem, August 25, 2026.
 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Yemeni anti-Houthi coalition kills Islamic State's chief spokesperson, state security service says

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.

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

Former Beit Shemesh mayor and Unity Party member Aliza Bloch in an interview with 'The Jerusalem Post.'

Israel 'abandoned' haredi students, education reform needed, Aliza Bloch tells 'Post' - interview


Israeli politicians react to Netanyahu's trip to Washington, the beginning of the next phase deal

Lapid made the comments while visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz as the second phase negotiations are set to begin.

 Opposition head Yair Lapid (left), Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (center), Otzma Yehudit head Itamar Ben-Gvir (right), illustrative.

The continuation of the hostage deal depends on Netanyahu's relationship with Trump - opinion

Ultimately, the hostage deal will remain a fragile balancing act. Its continuation depends on Netanyahu’s ability to manage not just his coalition but also his relationship with Trump.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on December 23, 2024.

Maariv poll: Bennett bloc dominates as Netanyahu’s coalition loses ground

According to the polling, in a scenario where a party led by Bennett runs in the elections, the Bennet-led opposition bloc would secure a majority of 66 seats.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in a press conference on January 11, 2022

Smotrich pulls resignation letter as coalition negotiations deal to obviate his return to Knesset

However, if the minister resigns his position in government, he returns to the Knesset, and pushes out the last MK on the list.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends Israel Hayom's security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Netanyahu's coalition strikes down bill to form state commission of inquiry over October 7

The final tally was 53-45 against the proposal. However, the coalition has attempted to come up with an alternative committee.

 A plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Knesset approves reshuffling of committee chairman roles

Democrats MK Gilad Kariv will take over as chairman of the Knesset Aliyah and Integration Committee from Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer.

Coalition MKs are seen talking in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, on August 14, 2024

As Ben-Gvir quits coalition, Netanyahu plans reshuffle in government, Knesset

According to a source, the National Security Ministry and Development of the Negev and Galilee and National Resilience Ministry will likely be given to existing ministers from the Likud.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir of Otzma Yehudit party resigns from the government in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025

My government wants me dead - opinion

It’s not that this coalition of shame actually desires to kill me; it just isn’t making much of an effort to stop it from happening.

 UNDER TRANSPORTATION Minister Miri Regev’s watch, traffic fatalities have gone up 20% in one year.

Israelis split on whether gov't achieved its war goals in fight against Hamas, poll finds

Nearly half of survey respondents (45%) said that the government is partially meeting the war goals. Another 8% responded that it was fully meeting them.

 Israel's military operates in the Gaza Strip during a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, on November 27, 2023

Ben-Gvir: If Gaza ceasefire is implemented, Otzma Yehudit will leave gov't

The right wing minister called the deal 'reckless' and claimed it emboldens Hamas.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir