unity government

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.

Smotrich to Gantz:

'Welcome to join the government - without preconditions'

Smotrich: "If Gantz wants to join to strengthen our resilience to defeat the enemy until complete victory and the return of all hostages - I welcome it."

Ben-Gvir:

'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on his fellow coalition faction heads not to allow the Blue and White party into the government, claiming it would impede success in Gaza.

Sovereugnty Movement:

Unity Government – Yes, but without betrayal of partners

Those who want the removal of two right-wing parties from the coalition to form a so-called a unity government, want to establish a capitulation government aimed at Israel's retreat, not the defeat, of the enemy in Gaza. Opinion.

Behind the scenes

President Herzog working to form unity government

President Isaac Herzog has met recently with members of the opposition and coalition in an attempt to form a broad unity government. Shas chairman has been working on the issue as well.

Cabinet member calls for unity government

During a ceremony recognizing Prisoners of Zion and victims of antisemitic executions, Minister of Aliyah and Absorption Ofir Sofer said that Israel must have 'unprecedented mutual responsibility and solidarity.'

Hostage's father demands Lapid join unity government

After demanding that Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot enter a unity government at this difficult time, Eli Shtivi, father of Idan, a hostage in Gaza, demanded the same from Yesh Atid.

'Netanyahu preventing victory'

Benny Gantz resigns from emergency government

Minister Benny Gantz (National Unity) announced on Sunday that he, together with his party, would be leaving the emergency government which he joined at the onset of the war.

What will be the impact if Gantz departs the unity government?

He has used his presence in the war cabinet not to give a boost to Israel’s war effort but to serve as a drag on it. The government will be more stable without him. Opinion.

Smotrich vs. Gantz:

Irresponsible, bordering on criminal

Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to Benny Gantz’s ultimatum to the Unity War Government.

Hamas prioritizing a ceasfire over new government

A Hamas spokesman says that the organization has been pushing for an Israeli ceasefire and withdrawal instead of planning the new Palestinian government.

Mastermind behind upcoming unity concert shares heartfelt letter

While a concert is always great, 'Symphony of the Stars' is something far more than that.

Minister Sa'ar:

'The time for political correction will come after the war'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar lights candles with bereaved families: We will not agree to a Palestinian terror state of terror.

The war in Gaza; a wake up call to reality

No one who cares about Israel is talking about the 2SS. Opinion.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Allow Liberman to be part of the war cabinet'

Minister Ben Gvir supports inclusion of Liberman in cabinet which makes decisions on Israel-Hamas war.

Yisrael Beytenu MK to A7:

'If we're invited to the emergency government - we will join'

MK Hamad Amar calls on the public: Today is the time to unite.

Aryeh Deri:

'Unity government will give hope to the public'

Shas chairman comments on emergency government: The public wanted the decision-makers to be united and it was successful, even if partially.

Knesset approves unity govt

Netanyahu: 10-7 the most horrible day for Jews since Holocaust

'This really is a war for our home.  And it must end with one thing, a complete victory. And the crushing and elimination of Hamas.'

Lapid tells why he did not join the emergency unity government

Opposition leader says "there is no atonement" for allowing the Hamas massacre, he still will not join a govt. with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Netanyahu, Gantz, reach agreement on emergency unity government

National Unity Party chairman reaches agreement with PM to join the government in light of the Hamas war against Israel.

Unity govt. possible?

Gantz discusses joining govt. with party members

National Unity party holds meeting in which possibility of joining the current government is raised.

MK Elkin to INN:

'A unity government? Netanyahu does not want one'

MK Ze'ev Elkin believes that there is no possibility of forming a government with the Likud.

Lapid favors gradual Draft Law and a unity government

Opposition leader speaks with activists on Zoom: The goal is to topple this terrible government.

Yesh Atid MK:

'When Netanyahu proposes a unity government, we'll talk'

'If there is a way to save the State of Israel, I'm in favor of seriously discussing it," MK Elazar Stern says.

National Unity MK dismisses proposed unity government

MK Hili Tropper calls the proposed unity government unrealistic both numerically and as a matter of trust between parties.

National Unity MK proposes:

Unity government with Netanyahu - and then he retires

MK Matan Kahana proposes national unity government without religious parties, says it'll 'heal the deep internal divide' in Israeli society.

Ben Gvir on unity government:

'Otzma Yehudit will not win 14 seats, but 30 seats'

National Security Minister comments on possibility of Netanyahu deciding on a unity government and removing him from the coalition.

Report:

US seeking unity govt. to push for Saudi normalization

NYT reports that Biden Administration checking whether Israel's opposition parties would work with govt. to achieve normalization deal.

Poll:

Plurality of Israelis want to see unity government

Current government given low marks on issues of cost of living, divisions in Israeli society, and judicial reform according to new survey.

Defense Min. wants unity gov't without Religious Zionist parties

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant aiming for unity government - even if it means resigning his position.

MK Matan Kahana:

'Israel needs a unity government that relies on moderates'

MK Kahana expresses concern that the coalition will unilaterally promote legislation of the judicial reform.

Poll:

Most of Lapid and Gantz's voters prefer unity government

Poll conducted for Channel 12 News: 76% of those who voted for anti-Netanyahu bloc support a unity government.

Report:

Herzog makes bid to prevent formation of right-wing government

After right-wing bloc wins Knesset election, president calls on center-left leaders to help form unity government. Both refuse

Gantz:

'I won't go with Netanyahu, my goal is to lead a unity gov't'

Defense Minister: We are the most powerful country in the Middle East and will remain so with or without an Iran nuclear deal.

Yoaz Hendel accuses Likud of 'Bibi'ism'

"You deserve to be stressed out if you vote together with Balad," New Hope minister says.

'Shameless coalition':

Rightist MKs up in arms as Knesset paves way for unity govt vote

Knesset Arrangements Committee approves plans to vote on and swear in national unity government next week, drawing fiery response.

Two-State Solution:

Report: New government to immediately resume talks with PA

Officials in Change Bloc tell US they plan to renew final status talks with Palestinian Authority as soon as new government is sworn in.

Report: Bennett agrees to a government with Lapid

An official announcement on the matter is due as early as Saturday night or no later than Sunday.

Rogue Yamina MK responds to his detractors

Chikli is unapologetic for his refusal to join fellow party members in a coalition that includes Meretz or the Joint List.

Report: Is this the unity government?

Proposal would divide government into 3 blocs, right, center, and left, with 8 ministries per bloc.

Bennett: I've begun efforts to form a unity government

Likud fires back after Bennett says he has begun efforts to form a national unity government: Bennett wants to be PM at all costs.

Rabbi Yigal Kaminetzky: Unite all religious Zionist parties

Rabbi Kaminetzky lays out his reasons and plans for religious Zionist values in Israel's government

Appointment of police chief postponed yet again

Israel hasn't had a permanent chief of police for almost two years, and no end in sight.

What did the Likud offer to Blue and White?

Report: Netanyahu's party passed an offer to Gantz's party, implying that government could continue to function under certain conditions.

Is COVID-19 the only thing holding Israel’s government together?

Another general election no longer sounds like the worst possible scenario. Not when you look at the alternatives. Op-ed.

Netanyahu to Likud MKs: Act like we're heading to an election

PM to convene crucial meeting this weekend on whether to disband unity gov't, while reportedly telling Likud reps to get into election mode.

Communication Minister calls election discourse 'despicable'

MK Hendel expresses support for Blue and White position: 'Apart from political need, I don't understand insistence on annual budget.'

Gantz forgoes official residence

Defense Minister announces he is waiving a series of benefits he is entitled to by virtue of his role as Alternate Prime Minister.

World leaders welcome Israel's new government

PM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.

Unity gov't to be inaugurated this evening

Yesterday, coalition agreements were signed with the Shas, UTJ, and Gesher parties.

UTJ, Shas sign coalition agreements

UTJ receives from the Likud a second Deputy Minister, in addition to the positions it held in the previous government.

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet

PM and Yamina leader to continue talks for bringing Yamina into the new unity government.

Tensions in Blue and White

MK Omer Yankelevitch was placed in the 23rd spot on the Blue and White slate but Gantz still intends to appoint her as a minister.

Unity government to be sworn in next Wednesday

Netanyahu and Gantz agree that the new government will be sworn in on Wednesday of next week.

Most Israelis support unity government

Poll: Most Israelis support Netanyahu-Gantz unity government, but think Gantz made too many concessions.

Labor executive committee approves joining government

Labor Party executive committee unanimously approves agreement which will see the party join the national unity government.

Netanyahu, Yamina leaders to meet Wednesday evening

PM will try to convince Yamina leaders to join unity gov't with Blue and White. Yamina will make clear that they don't intend to split up.

Gantz: We couldn't stand idly by

Blue and White chairman explains reasoning behind unity government: Better to defeat coronavirus than win on social media.

Unity government:

'Illegal PA construction will continue running rampant'

Regavim movement appeals to PM before he signs agreement, demanding one minister be tasked with preserving Area C.

Hamas: We're not afraid of the unity government

Senior Hamas official: The Israeli entity is an enemy of the Palestinian people and the greatest threat to the region.