Opposition

Israel's gov't must not serve interests of ultra-Orthodox party leaders, opposition heads declare

Leader of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, called to “block every shekel that finances draft evasion,” as well as institutions that incite against service.

|BySHIR PERETS
A convoy of Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men rally against the military inscription, on road 1 outside of Jerusalem, June 24, 2026.
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University, May 12, 2026.

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.

|BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
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

Amid coalition pressure and vote controversies, Netanyahu ally Michael Rabello wins Knesset election for state comptroller.

|ByKESHET NEEV
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

The source said the disagreement focused on public messaging after the call, as Washington sought to prevent escalation in Lebanon amid US-Iran negotiations.

|ByIDAN KWELLER, DANYA SAPERSTEIN

How many Israelis think the national crisis will end in compromise? - survey

"The current survey indicates that the general public sees great importance in Israel's national unity, while the Israeli government has neglected this issue," said "Gesher" CEO Ilan Geal Dor.

JULY 26, 2023ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV
NETANYAHU AND Gantz – can they put their animosity aside and serve the public?

Gantz, opposition bloc continue to lead in polls

In two polls published on Tuesday, the current opposition was projected to earn over 60 seats in the next elections.

JULY 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Pro and anti-reform protestors savor a moment of unity - editorial

The two groups, although diametrically opposed in a battle over the soul of Israeli democracy, demonstrated that they're both motivated by a shared love for their country.

JULY 25, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Thousands wave the Israeli flag as they protest against the judicial overhaul at the Knesset in Jerusalem. February 20, 2023.

Reasonableness bill passes 64-0 after compromise falls at last minute

The opposition boycotted the vote, and the final tally was 64-0.

JULY 24, 2023ByELIAV BREUER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Knesset votes on the reasonableness standard bill.

Netanyahu must act to halt reforms, save Israel - editorial

It is time for Netanyahu to take the reins of the listing ship, and say “enough.”

JULY 23, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Netanyahu speaks at the cabinet meeting on July 17, 2023.

Gantz: Willing to back reasonableness bill if PM agrees to consensus on the rest

Members of both the opposition and coalition rejected Gantz's statement.

JULY 19, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
National Unity head Benny Gantz speaks during a press conference in the Israeli parliament, Jerusalem, on July 19, 2023

Kreuzer elected as coalition representative on Judicial Selection Committee

Justice Minister Yariv Levin set to face growing pressure to convene the Judicial Selection Committee.

JULY 12, 2023ByELIAV BREUER, MICHAEL STARR
A vote for representatives for the judicial selection committee at the plenum of the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 12, 2023.

Protesters, opposition rally around Attorney-General after political attacks

"There is no democracy without an Attorney-General," said the 8200 protest, made up of alumni of the 8200 signal intelligence unit.

JULY 10, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
LEFT: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu RIGHT: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara

National Unity launches campaign to return to talks at President's Residence

The campaign included a video describing what National Unity claimed were the government's upcoming steps regarding judicial reform.

JULY 10, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
MK Benny Gantz attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting on the planned judicial reform, at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on June 25, 2023

Seeking compromise: The way forward after reasonableness clause bill - analysis

The best option for the country now teetering again on the brink of turmoil is for the coalition and the opposition to return to talks.

JULY 9, 2023ByHERB KEINON
President Isaac Herzog leads the first round of judicial reform negotiations in the President's Residence in Jerusalem on March 28, 2023