Israeli politics

Do the Arab parties accept Israel as a Jewish and democratic state? - opinion

The Jewish majority has every right to test the relationship between individual Arab behavior and their conduct as a collective group towards the state, its Jewish majority, and its enemies.

Ra'am head Mansour Abbas stands alongside fellow party member Yoav Segalovitz in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana attends a Likud party conference ahead of the party’s primary elections in the northern city of Haifa, August 16, 2026.

With 67 MKs opposing Netanyahu, could Amir Ohana refuse to elect a new Knesset speaker?

Shas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Shas claims reports of party joining potential Eisenkot-led coalition 'complete fake news'

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Netanyahu calls for unity government in first since election, warns of 'coalitions with Islamists'


The consequences of the nature of hate - opinion

When a substantial number of citizens suspect their institutions are failing to investigate credible evidence, the damage extends far beyond disputed ballots.

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To oust Netanyahu, Liberman needs the parties he promised to keep out - analysis

Before the election, Yisrael Beytenu's Liberman ruled out forming a coalition with Netanyahu, the Haredi parties, and dependence on Arab parties. He has now relaxed the Haredi veto.

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Netanyahu's state comptroller pick Michael Rabello withdraws candidacy after vote controversy

Rabello confirmed his decision to withdraw his candidacy in a letter on Friday addressed to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.

Attorney Michael Rabello, candidate for the State Comptroller seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2026.

PMO does not dispute Trump's claim of halting aid to Israel, reframes it as ‘mutual investment'

PMO spokesman Spielman said that "... the prime minister has been working with President Trump to make the correct transition out from aid towards partnership."

An election campaign poster featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 25, 2026

Netanyahu, do what Moses did: Step aside for the nation - opinion

Netanyahu, step into the political heavens with grace and power, let the nation heal, and secure your honorable place in Jewish history.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Likud supporters in Jerusalem after Tuesday's exit polls showed the Likud remaining as the largest party.

High Court says Ohana breached ruling, but leaves comptroller vote to next Knesset

Judges condemn months of delay as key oversight powers remain blocked; speaker and Knesset ordered to pay NIS 10,000 in costs.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

A-G denies Zini's request to interrogate Arab party senior lawmakers, says evidence needed

Likud released a response to the A-G's decision later on Tuesday, accusing her of "attempting to conceal the truth from the citizens of Israel."

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset on June 9, 2026.

Israel's next PM must ask: Who will protect Israel when Trump leaves office in 2029? - opinion

Israel’s next prime minister must make winning America a National Security priority

Bipartisan support in Congress has long been central to the US-Israel relationship, but changing attitudes among younger Americans and across the political spectrum pose new challenges.
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Netanyahu accuses opposition of hypocrisy over haredi draft law amid coalition talks

Netanyahu accused Eisenkot and the opposition bloc of courting haredi parties despite their previous opposition to legislation regulating haredi military service.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, speak with members of the public in the city of Beit Shemesh, just hours before polls close on Israel’s general election day, October 27, 2026.

Israel's leaders may not accept Arab parties even if required for coalition, IDI president says

At least two Arab parties, Hadash and Ta’al, have indicated a willingness to set some of their agenda aside to help change Israel’s current leadership.

A protester holds a placard during a demonstration near the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 31, 2026.