Opposition

Likud’s mockery of Eisenkot’s English - opinion

The question of whether polished English is one of the necessary qualifications for the job of prime minister ought to be addressed.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University, May 12, 2026.
Attorney Michael Rabello, candidate for the State Comptroller seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2026.

Knesset elects Netanyahu’s attorney as state comptroller after coalition MKs forced to film votes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.

Israeli source rejects report Trump insulted Netanyahu during heated call on Lebanon strikes

Ben-Gvir pushes for Netanyahu to intensify fighting in Lebanon, Knesset, Jerusalem, May 25, 2026.

Ben-Gvir pushes to intensify fighting in Lebanon, opposition calls Iran deal ‘disaster'


'Winning in Tehran, losing in Jerusalem': Israeli opposition leaders slam gov't's wartime conduct

“We are winning in Tehran and losing in Jerusalem. Instead of focusing on dismantling the regime in Tehran, they are busy splitting the role of the attorney-general," Benny Gantz said.

Benny Gantz on June 9, 2024 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Braverman seeks leak probe in suspension fight amid Bild investigation, London envoy appointment

The appeal, also alleging unequal treatment, claims that Braverman was stunned to learn from the media that the discipline division had recommended suspending him.

Tzachi Braverman arrives for the funeral of Asher Hayon, a former chief of staff and adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a cemetery in Modi’in, February 17, 2026.

Jewish MK Ofer Cassif decries Operation Roaring Lion, warns of regional impact

He emphasized that the conflict is not a preemptive strike, but rather one driven by foreign powers, with no direct connection to the interests or security of the Iranian or Israeli people.

 MK Ofer Cassif attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

Can Naftali Bennett be trusted after betraying his promises? - opinion

Bennett asks us to support him once again to implement better leadership, but when he had the chance, he did nothing substantial.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, February 17, 2026

Opposition boycotts Netanyahu at Indian PM's Knesset session, rejoins for Modi’s speech

Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu parties announced immediately before the session that they would be present for Modi’s speech but would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana's remarks.

INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Yair Lapid at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem during Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.

Israeli opposition threatens to boycott Indian PM's Knesset speech if Supreme Court chief uninvited

Amir Ohana has instead invited former MKs to join the session in place of opposition lawmakers, with Yair Lapid calling on the PM to order Ohana to invite Amit.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters after he inaugurated a new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, India, December 20, 2025.

Pahlavi dynasty's influences persists in Iran, from Persia's throne to front lines of the revolt

IRAN AFFAIRS: After founding the Pahlavi dynasty, Emperor Reza Khan sought to reduce the influence of the Shia clergy and other religious authorities and to create a modern, centralized nation-state.

DESPITE REIGNING since taking over from his deposed father in 1941, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was crowned in a lavish ceremony in Tehran on October 26, 1967. The ceremony, held 26 years after his accession to the throne, aimed to solidify his image as a ‘King of Kings’ and a transformative leader.

Iranian regime may target Kurdish opposition groups if war breaks out - analysis

Kurdish groups in Iran are moving to form a unified front and platform in opposition to the regime amid protests and US-Iran tensions.

The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) members pose for the camera as they celebrate Nowruz at the Jezhnikan Village around Baharka, Iraq, on March 18, 2025.

Lapid warns opposition could lose to Netanyahu without unity, says Yesh Atid is ‘key’ to victory

With elections scheduled to take place no later than October, the opposition leader stressed the importance of a united front against PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks at a press conference in the Knesset, February 16th, 2026.

Erdogan names controversial prosecutor as new Turkish justice minister

Akin Gurlek was the chief prosecutor behind the crackdown on the Turkish opposition party. His appointment marks the first cabinet shuffle since the last election.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a ceremony for the handover of new vehicles to the gendarmerie and police forces in Istanbul, Turkey, November 28, 2025.