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Dramatic proposal for makeup of Judicial Selection Committee

Former minister Haim Ramon proposes: Two additional representatives from opposition instead of representatives of Israel Bar Association.

Dramatic proposal for makeup of Judicial Selection Committee

Likud MK charges:

'Gantz and Lapid are afraid of the anarchists'

MK Avichay Buaron attacks the leaders of the opposition, says they are acting irresponsibly on judicial reform.

'Gantz and Lapid are afraid of the anarchists'

Opposition sources:

Coalition will tell Supreme Court there are ongoing negotiations

Opposition sources claim coalition is preparing a trick to avoid Supreme Court ruling on calling Judicial Selection Committee together.

Coalition will tell Supreme Court there are ongoing negotiations

'Radicalizing the discourse':

Opposition sources criticize Labor leader Michaeli

Opposition sources blast conduct of Labor Party chairwoman Merav Michaeli, claim that she is driving centrist voters away.

Opposition sources criticize Labor leader Michaeli

Likud MK to INN:

'Agreements? The opposition should behave responsibly'

MK Ariel Kallner says most Likud members are interested in agreements regarding the reform, and the opposition must take the next step.

'Agreements? The opposition should behave responsibly'

Liberman on the attack:

'Gantz and Lapid are crossing their own red line'

Yisrael Beytenu blasts opposition leader and National Unity chairman for contemplating a return to negotiations on the judicial reform.

'Gantz and Lapid are crossing their own red line'

Netanyahu speaks to the generals

For weeks, Israeli opposition leaders and retired generals have been presaging Israel’s collapse and telling soldiers to not to serve.Op-ed.

Netanyahu speaks to the generals

Deri criticizes the opposition: They have no red lines

Shas chairman blasts the opposition amid the protests against the judicial reform: We could not have imagined what is being done here.

Deri criticizes the opposition: They have no red lines

Opposition: 'Netanyahu's statement is an illusion'

Opposition leaders denounced Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements regarding the judicial reform at a press conference this evening.

Opposition: 'Netanyahu's statement is an illusion'

‘Opposition rhetoric impedes compromise on judicial reform’

While experts differ sharply on the Israeli government’s reform plan, all agree that extreme discourse is clouding the issue. Op-ed.

‘Opposition rhetoric impedes compromise on judicial reform’

Netanyahu to opposition:

'Stop deliberately plunging country into anarchy'

PM calls on opposition leaders to 'come to their senses' after 60,000 demonstrate against judicial reforms outside the Knesset.

'Stop deliberately plunging country into anarchy'

Ayman Odeh:

'We are against both the coalition and the opposition'

Hadash leader does not see himself as a partner in the fight waged by the opposition against the Netanyahu government.

'We are against both the coalition and the opposition'

Channel 12 poll:

Meretz passes threshold, Labor does not

Gantz gains two seats at expense of Likud, but no real change in distribution of blocs from the previous election.

Meretz passes threshold, Labor does not

Opposition asks:

'Are Smotrich and Ben-Gvir still in the government?'

National Unity party, Yisrael Beytenu MKs jeer government for claiming to be right-wing while delaying demolition of Khan al-Ahmar.

'Are Smotrich and Ben-Gvir still in the government?'

'Fighting for our country'

Lapid to attend left-wing demonstration on Saturday night

Opposition leader calls to demonstrate against the government: Let's protect our beloved country from the destruction of democracy.

Lapid to attend left-wing demonstration on Saturday night

Heads of opposition parties:

'We will fight together against the government'

Heads of opposition parties announce fight against the new government, which they define as "dark and anti-democratic."

'We will fight together against the government'

Opposition seeks to delay passage of bills needed to form govt.

Justice Minister Sa'ar to formulate outgoing govt.'s position on bills in coalition agreements as Elkin acts to delay them.

Opposition seeks to delay passage of bills needed to form govt.

Opposition 'Peace Talks:'

If Netanyahu can work with Tibi, we can work together

Opposition parties attempt to reconcile after post-election infighting in order to oppose incoming right-wing government.

If Netanyahu can work with Tibi, we can work together

Knesset elections could take place on November 1

Representatives of the coalition and the opposition discussing the election date and are nearing a compromise.

Knesset elections could take place on November 1

Leaders of opposition: Insist on alternative government

Leaders of parties in the opposition urging Likud chairman to work hard to prevent elections and form a government in the current Knesset.

Leaders of opposition: Insist on alternative government

Coalition crisis:

United front to bring down govt, no Netanyahu plea deal

Former PM Netanyahu convenes opposition leaders to prepare for Knesset summer session. "This weak govt has lost legitimacy."

United front to bring down govt, no Netanyahu plea deal

Hendel to replace Barlev in Knesset discussion on terrorism

PMO fears speech by Public Security Minister would play into the hands of the opposition, replaces him with Communications Minister.

Hendel to replace Barlev in Knesset discussion on terrorism

Likud MK:

'There are talks with at least one MK in the coalition'

MK Miki Zohar says opposition is in talks with one MK and aims to lead to the dissolution of the Bennett-Lapid government.

'There are talks with at least one MK in the coalition'

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Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during speech

PM caught on camera gesturing to suggest that opposition leader is crazy.

Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during speech

Opposition calls for coalition chairwoman to resign

Opposition MKs call for resignation as a police investigation draws to a fruitless end.

Opposition calls for coalition chairwoman to resign

MK Begin: Opposition is exhibiting 'artificial hysteria'

MK Begin on the commotion in the Knesset plenum: 50 people were shouting all at once. Bennett didn't storm anything.

MK Begin: Opposition is exhibiting 'artificial hysteria'

Opposition to boycott debate on Electricity Law

Likud, Religious Zionism, and haredi parties to boycott Knesset debates in protest of coalition decision to shorten debate period.

Opposition to boycott debate on Electricity Law

Likud MK: The opposition is strong and united

"We will overthrow this evil government," says MK Kathrin Shitrit, adding that "Netanyahu isn't going anywhere."

Likud MK: The opposition is strong and united

Likud official: As long as Bibi leads us we'll be in opposition

"As long as Netanyahu remains we can not return to power even with 40 seats" the senior official said "He has too many enemies blocking him"

Likud official: As long as Bibi leads us we'll be in opposition

Watch: Thousands take part in right-wing rally in Tel Aviv

Knesset members from the opposition lead demonstration against the government at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.

Watch: Thousands take part in right-wing rally in Tel Aviv

Opposition lawmakers to challenge budget in Supreme Court

The opposition has declared their intent to file suit in the Supreme Court against the proposed budget in the Knesset.

Opposition lawmakers to challenge budget in Supreme Court

The Coalition's latest headache

Opposition intends to turn appointment of a minister-without-portfolio into a show of anti-government speeches.

The Coalition's latest headache

Meretz gives up Knesset committee leadership

Meretz has forfeited the leadership of the Committee for the Opposition as a display of 'responsibility and trust' towards the opposition.

Meretz gives up Knesset committee leadership

Blue and White: Likud's offers are irrelevant

Sources in the party make clear that the coalition will not compromise with the opposition on the majority in the Economics Committee.

Blue and White: Likud's offers are irrelevant

Opposition rejoices in gov't defeat: We'll overthrow you yet

"This Reform government that has declared war against everything holy has no right to exist."

Opposition rejoices in gov't defeat: We'll overthrow you yet

Bill stripping terrorists of citizenship fails

Opposition bill to strip terrorists of citizenship and residency rights dies in Knesset. 'Coalition spits in faces of bereaved families.'

Bill stripping terrorists of citizenship fails

MK Katz: 'I could have put together a government.'

Israel's former Finance Minister is certain he could have created a Likud-led coalition but followed Netanyahu to the opposition anyway.

MK Katz: 'I could have put together a government.'

Opposition submits sweeping immigration reform bill

Bill would grant state greater powers to limit immigration and expel illegal residents, permanently enshrine Citizenship Law.

Opposition submits sweeping immigration reform bill

Gideon Sa'ar: 'I won't sit in government under Netanyahu'

Gideon Sa'ar clarifies: 'I won't be in government headed by Binyamin Netanyahu. I'll remain in opposition.'

Gideon Sa'ar: 'I won't sit in government under Netanyahu'

Likud: 'Opposition continues to split and divide'

Likud condemnation of disunity and division comes as recordings were revealed of Netanyahu calling Naftali Bennett a 'little dog'.

Likud: 'Opposition continues to split and divide'

Opposition slams lockdown: 'A devastating, illogical decision'

Opposition parties strongly criticize gov't decision to impose full lockdown for 2 weeks, say they will fight decision in Constitution Cmte.

Opposition slams lockdown: 'A devastating, illogical decision'

Russian opposition leader hospitalized after suspected poisoning

“We assume that Alexei was poisoned with something mixed into his tea," Navalny's press secretary says.

Russian opposition leader hospitalized after suspected poisoning

America isn't great? Says who?

America isn't great? Says who?

Nationwide protest urges opposition to 'Deal of the Century'

Activists launch nationwide protest aimed at raising opposition to US plan set to be unveiled after Israeli elections.

Nationwide protest urges opposition to 'Deal of the Century'

Haredi party leader: We're not afraid to sit in opposition

Degel Hatorah chief says his party won't recommend Benny Gantz for PM - even if that means haredi faction will be left out of next gov't.

Haredi party leader: We're not afraid to sit in opposition

Opposition brings down coalition's bill

For the second time since Yisrael Beytenu left, the opposition is able to bring down one of the coalition's bills.

Opposition brings down coalition's bill

Netanyahu: There is no majority for the Surrogacy Law

In a special session of the Knesset Netanyahu explained to the Opposition that he supports the law but it lacks the majority needed to pass.

Netanyahu: There is no majority for the Surrogacy Law

Opposition seeks dissolution of Knesset

Yesh Atid, Zionist Union, and Meretz demand vote to dissolve government, hold early elections.

Opposition seeks dissolution of Knesset

Netanyahu in Knesset: Unafraid of elections

PM summoned to discussion after 40 opposition MKs sign demand for hearing on his investigations before Knesset plenum.

Netanyahu in Knesset: Unafraid of elections

Edelstein threatens the opposition

Knesset Speaker says that if the opposition appeals to Supreme Court against Recommendations Law, he will prevent filibusters in the future.

Edelstein threatens the opposition

Netanyahu slams opposition 'soreheads'

PM says opposition needs a scandal to bring him down since they can't win elections, praises relationship with Trump Administration.

Netanyahu slams opposition 'soreheads'

Bennett: This is the time for unity

Education Minister calls on opposition to show unity with government as riots and terror attacks continue.

Bennett: This is the time for unity

'Syria will be able to manufacture ballistic missiles'

Report claims Syria will produce ballistic and long-range missiles by the end of the year; North Korean soldiers integrate into Syrian army.

'Syria will be able to manufacture ballistic missiles'

'I'm going to be around for a long time'

At the Likud faction meeting today, PM blasts what he calls Israel's 'industry of dismay,' and emphasizes that he won't leave his post.

'I'm going to be around for a long time'

'Netanyahu is trying to become an Israeli Fidel Castro'

Opposition leader Yitzchak Herzog goes off on government, Netanyahu, accusing PM of working to fulfill autocratic aspirations.

'Netanyahu is trying to become an Israeli Fidel Castro'

Tensions rise in Knesset as budget bill looms

Threats, finger-pointing abound as Coalition and Opposition battle out bill for two-year budget on several fronts.

Tensions rise in Knesset as budget bill looms

Livni: I'm against us joining the coalition

In letter to party members, MK Tzipi Livni stresses that she objects to the Zionist Union joining the coalition.

Livni: I'm against us joining the coalition

Knesset drama

Opposition blocks minister from IDF memorial

MK slams 'disgrace' as opposition refuses to reduce MKs at plenum allowing minister to go to helicopter crash memorial.

Opposition blocks minister from IDF memorial

Herzog: Netanyahu is tired, he's got nothing left to offer

Opposition leader claims PM Netanyahu's coalition won't last and predicts 2016 will be an election year.

Herzog: Netanyahu is tired, he's got nothing left to offer

Finance Committee approves state budget

Finance Committee approves state budget for 2015-2016 despite difficulties imposed by the opposition.

Finance Committee approves state budget