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Opposition holds 61-seat edge despite coalition drama, 'Maariv' poll finds

The new survey published Friday shows the anti-Netanyahu bloc held 61 seats as debate over Haredi draft, UN Gaza plan, and Saudi normalization roils politics.

Opposition lawmakers seen at the Knesset, October 27, 2025
 MK Gadi Eisenkot seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 30, 2025.

National Unity MK Gadi Eisenkot formally resigns from Knesset

 MK Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv, July 1, 2025.

Eisenkot's exit: Reflective of Israel's antiquated politics that need to change - editorial

 MK Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv, July 1, 2025.

Eisenkot hazy on National Unity exit, vows to create Zionist democratic bloc in address


Gantz: Smotrich doesn't have the skills to ever be Defense Minister

Asked about the interest in taking on the role of Defense Minister expressed by Smotrich, Gantz said that he doesn't have the skills t safeguard Israel's national security.

 LEFT: Religious Zionist Party leader MK Bezalel Smotrich. RIGHT: National Unity Party chair, Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Gantz, Liberman go after Lapid, each other as election race intensifies

The criticisms began after Gantz told haredi news website Kikar HaShabbat he was not the first politician from the current coalition who was willing to form a government with the haredi parties.

 Minister of Defense Benny Gantz at the opening ceremony of the Odem program, a national groundbreaking program for the development of technological leadership in young high school students is part of the elite Talpiot program, in the northern town of Katzrin, on September 21, 2022.

Netanyahu to be acquitted, Smotrich said in press conference

Netanyahu will be acquitted from accusations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, MK Bezalel Smotruch said in a press conference on Tuesday.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Yad Vashem at the start of Holocaust Remembrance Day last week.

Gantz might demand premiership even with 12 mandates, Sa’ar says

The National Unity Party is facing criticism for aspiring to make Gantz the next prime minister, despite being smaller than Yesh Atid and Likud.

 Minister of Defense Benny Gantz at the opening ceremony of the Odem program, a national groundbreaking program for the development of technological leadership in young high school students is part of the elite Talpiot program, in the northern town of Katzrin, on September 21, 2022.

Can Gantz really form a government? - Analysis

The National Unity Party claims that only Benny Gantz could form a stable government. How could he do so when he only polls third place?

Benny Gantz speaking at the launch of the National Unity party's campaign.

National Unity will not collaborate with Hadash-Ta'al - Gideon Sa'ar

On top of Sa'ar's ideological stance, National Unity also has a political incentive to block Hadash-Ta'al, as it means that Lapid will have very low chances of forming a government.

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar heading to  cabinet meeting, June 26, 2022.

Eisenkot: Settler agenda pushing Israel to one-state reality

Eisenkot's words put him at odds with Israeli Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar, former head of the New Hope Party, who is number two in Gantz's party.

 Party member Gadi Eizenkot at the launch of the National Unity party campaign for the upcoming elections in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2022.

Israel doesn't need another party that idolizes one man - analysis

The National Unity party's slogan and banner treat him similarly to the way the Likud treats Benjamin Netanyahu.

Benny Gantz speaking at the launch of the National Unity party's campaign.

What are questions that remain for Israel's political parties - analysis

With the primary season over, which questions remain for Israel's political parties?

 A voting box in the last Israeli election in 2015

14 Days: National Unity

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 FROM LEFT: Gadi Eisenkot, Benny Gantz, Gideon Sa'ar.