Coalition

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu but deadlock looms, election polls show two days before Israelis vote

The average gap between the two major blocs stands at 4.5 seats, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
BALLOT PAPERS of various political parties displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, Oct. 14.

Israel Election 2026: Pollster Shmuel Rosner says Israelis have already made up their minds

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Gadi Eisenkot (R).

Majority of Israelis favor unity government if October 27 election ends without clear winner - poll

Dr. Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the New Economic Party, and Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, hold a press conference announcing their joint run in the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview


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

Coalition intends to pass revamped judicial selection committee bill by end of February

Levin’s 2023 proposal would have given the government a majority on the committee and, thus, the power to appoint judges as it saw fit.

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