Israeli Consul General Ophir Akunis urges political leaders to form a broad unity government following the Knesset elections, stressing the importance of national unity for Israel, Diaspora Jewry, and the country's security.
Elisha Medan, who lost both legs fighting in Gaza, calls for a broad coalition and says he is ready to compromise to unite Israel's Zionist camps.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid warns Israeli President Isaac Herzog against pushing for another unity government, accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using votes for him to topple coalition.
Hagay Lober, father of a fallen soldier, announced a new party and urged Netanyahu and Eisenkot to form a unity government after October 7.
Yesh Atid chair rejects possibility of sitting with Netanyahu, accuses Gantz of being PM's 'satellite.' Gantz responds by accusing Lapid of encouraging division after October 7th.
Contention isn’t a bug in Israel. It’s the operating system. The same has been true of Jews since time immemorial. Opinion.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to Benny Gantz’s ultimatum to the Unity War Government.
A Hamas spokesman says that the organization has been pushing for an Israeli ceasefire and withdrawal instead of planning the new Palestinian government.
While a concert is always great, 'Symphony of the Stars' is something far more than that.
Minister Gideon Sa'ar lights candles with bereaved families: We will not agree to a Palestinian terror state of terror.
No one who cares about Israel is talking about the 2SS. Opinion.
Minister Ben Gvir supports inclusion of Liberman in cabinet which makes decisions on Israel-Hamas war.
MK Hamad Amar calls on the public: Today is the time to unite.
Shas chairman comments on emergency government: The public wanted the decision-makers to be united and it was successful, even if partially.
'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.'
Opposition leader says "there is no atonement" for allowing the Hamas massacre, he still will not join a govt. with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.
National Unity Party chairman reaches agreement with PM to join the government in light of the Hamas war against Israel.
National Unity party holds meeting in which possibility of joining the current government is raised.
MK Ze'ev Elkin believes that there is no possibility of forming a government with the Likud.
Opposition leader speaks with activists on Zoom: The goal is to topple this terrible government.
'If there is a way to save the State of Israel, I'm in favor of seriously discussing it," MK Elazar Stern says.
MK Hili Tropper calls the proposed unity government unrealistic both numerically and as a matter of trust between parties.
MK Matan Kahana proposes national unity government without religious parties, says it'll 'heal the deep internal divide' in Israeli society.
National Security Minister comments on possibility of Netanyahu deciding on a unity government and removing him from the coalition.
NYT reports that Biden Administration checking whether Israel's opposition parties would work with govt. to achieve normalization deal.
Current government given low marks on issues of cost of living, divisions in Israeli society, and judicial reform according to new survey.
Defense Min. Yoav Gallant aiming for unity government - even if it means resigning his position.
MK Kahana expresses concern that the coalition will unilaterally promote legislation of the judicial reform.
Poll conducted for Channel 12 News: 76% of those who voted for anti-Netanyahu bloc support a unity government.
After right-wing bloc wins Knesset election, president calls on center-left leaders to help form unity government. Both refuse
Defense Minister: We are the most powerful country in the Middle East and will remain so with or without an Iran nuclear deal.
"You deserve to be stressed out if you vote together with Balad," New Hope minister says.
Knesset Arrangements Committee approves plans to vote on and swear in national unity government next week, drawing fiery response.
Officials in Change Bloc tell US they plan to renew final status talks with Palestinian Authority as soon as new government is sworn in.
An official announcement on the matter is due as early as Saturday night or no later than Sunday.
Chikli is unapologetic for his refusal to join fellow party members in a coalition that includes Meretz or the Joint List.
Proposal would divide government into 3 blocs, right, center, and left, with 8 ministries per bloc.
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 Kaminetzky lays out his reasons and plans for religious Zionist values in Israel's government
Israel hasn't had a permanent chief of police for almost two years, and no end in sight.
Report: Netanyahu's party passed an offer to Gantz's party, implying that government could continue to function under certain conditions.
Another general election no longer sounds like the worst possible scenario. Not when you look at the alternatives. Op-ed.
PM to convene crucial meeting this weekend on whether to disband unity gov't, while reportedly telling Likud reps to get into election mode.
MK Hendel expresses support for Blue and White position: 'Apart from political need, I don't understand insistence on annual budget.'
Defense Minister announces he is waiving a series of benefits he is entitled to by virtue of his role as Alternate Prime Minister.
PM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.
Yesterday, coalition agreements were signed with the Shas, UTJ, and Gesher parties.
UTJ receives from the Likud a second Deputy Minister, in addition to the positions it held in the previous government.
PM and Yamina leader to continue talks for bringing Yamina into the new unity government.
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.
Netanyahu and Gantz agree that the new government will be sworn in on Wednesday of next week.
