coalition

Poll: Stable majority for the coalition

According to the poll, the coalition bloc reaches 64 seats. Likud leads with 32, while Yesh Atid and Blue and White do not pass the electoral threshold.

Insubordination in Likud increases

Arutz Sheva has learned that after shooting down Min. Smotrich's VAT exemption order, Likud MKs warned that they will not vote for the conscription law either.

Defeat for coalition

Knesset votes down Smotrich's VAT exemption order

MKs from Likud and Otzma Yehudit vote against the measure, while many ministers are absent during the vote on expanding the VAT exemption law, dealing the coalition a defeat.

Coalition to advance 'Ben Gvir Law'

The coalition has decided to advance a law that would prevent the Supreme Court from reviewing ministerial appointments, except in exceptional cases.

First crack in the coalition?

Agudat Yisrael MK votes with the opposition

Until now, Agudat Yisrael had limited itself to a quiet boycott, refraining from voting with the coalition and pulling bills from the agenda. However, MK Yaakov Tesler’s vote marks the crossing of a red line.

The coalition’s outline and the political firestorm

Coalition proposes that the inquiry committee into October 7 will consist of six or seven members. In the first stage, the Speaker of the Knesset will submit a proposed composition within 14 days, which requires the approval of 80 Members of Knesset.

Bennett:

'We will win 62 seats in the next election'

In a lecture to an Israeli audience, former prime minister Naftali Bennett said a right-wing ideological alternative that is not left-wing must be presented.

Coalition Claims:

Avi Maoz endangers Israel's security

The coalition is furious at Noam party chairman after he announced he will vote against the supplement to security spending.

Gov't stability at risk?

Minister Strock threatens to resign

Minister of Settlements and National Missions warns during a conversation with an Ofakim resident: “If the war ends with Hamas still posing a threat, I will not remain a minister.”

A Chok HaGiyuss (Draft Law) compromise solution: Occam’s Razor

The simplest solution is often the best.

Ethics Committee sanctions:

MK Odeh suspended for two weeks without pay

The Knesset Ethics Committee issues sanctions against members of both the coalition and opposition for statements deemed to violate ethical standards.

Replacing AG:

Coalition has failed, process will restart

Following coalition disagreements, Constitution Committee meeting to elect Knesset representative to propose candidates for Attorney General position was canceled.

Coalition to impose sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz announced that bills from Otzma Yehudit members, who voted against coalition discipline, would not be supported or placed on the agenda until further notice.

Disputed bill passes

Netanyahu leaves hospital to vote on budget

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves hospital for Knesset after two coalition parties threaten to bring down proposed economic bill.

Coalition struggles to find majority for impending votes

One Likud MK was rushed to the plenum while still mourning his mother in the hopes of passing the trapped profits law despite haredi opposition.

Coalition leaders decide on 'hearing' for Attorney General

Leaders of the parties in the coalition reportedly decided to hold a "hearing" for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, but leave it to Justice Minister Yariv Levin to decide when and how the process will take place.

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:

'The coalition is not falling apart, we have enough strength'

Likud MK Tally Gotliv expresses support for Minister Ben Gvir and criticizes the coalition's conduct, calling for regular meetings between the leaders of the parties in the coalition.

Embarrassment for coalition:

Opposition leads to rejection of proposal against AG

Opposition members unexpectedly enter the Knesset plenum, thwarting proposal regarding the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Netanyahu declared unfit?

Coalition leaders condemn 'coup for all intents and puposes'

The leaders of the coalition parties in an unusual statement condemned potential efforts to declare Prime Minister Netanyahu unfit to lead during his testimony at his trial next month.

INTO THE FRAY

Comparing Coalitions

While the current coalition is far from unblemished, things could be worse—and have been, recently. Op-ed.

Coalition members visit rebuilt Homesh Yeshiva

A group of coalition members visited the new study hall and encouraged the students to continue holding onto the Land of Israel.

Coalition leaders:

Court cannot invalidate Basic Laws

A message from the leaders of the coalition states that the Supreme Court cannot deliberate the legality of Basic Laws.

Coalition lacks options following judicial selection vote

A senior right-wing figure lists the many repercussions of the coalition's defeat in the judicial selection committee vote.

Netanyahu: We surprise Iran and the opposition all the time

PM addresses coalition MKs and ministers ahead of whirlwind session to pass the State budget tomorrow.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Eliminating terrorists isn't climbing a high horse'

National Security Minister responds to Netanyahu who urged the members of the coalition to work together and pass the budget.

Coalition officials: 'Netanyahu no longer pushing reform'

Senior figures in the coalition estimate that the Prime Minister is no longer backing the judicial reform, partly due to US pressure.

Bennett on the attack:

'Ben Gvir secretly records police commanders'

Former Prime Minister continues to criticize the coalition: Smotrich evaded combat service so he could study for a degree at the same time.

Coalition parties agree:

Legislation on judge selection to be completed before Passover

Coalition parties to promote legislation which would abolish automatic veto of judges who are members of the Judicial Selection Committee.

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.

After Deri's dismissal:

'Pleasant and warm atmosphere' at coalition party head meeting

At the meeting, the leaders discussed current affairs and showed support for the Shas Chairman.

Coalition mulling Deri as Speaker of the Knesset

Following Supreme Court ruling, coalition is considering appointing Deri to the position of Speaker of the Knesset.

A Jewish Agency letter that does not represent its board members

A letter to the PM against part of the coalition agreements was not shown to the Board of Governors. Another letter made that clear Op-ed.

Channel 13 News poll:

Smotrich and Ben Gvir win 12 seats, Netanyahu bloc has 58

Poll finds Netanyahu bloc would not win enough seats for a majority should elections be held today, but neither would the other side.

Israel's new government is anti-progressive, not anti-democratic

Israel’s historic right-wing government is the democratic will of the voters, who reject false claims made by the leftist opposition.Op-ed.

Abbas' spokesman:

'All settlements will be evacuated from territory of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman says the basic lines of the Netanyahu government are a "dangerous escalation".

Jewish Federations congratulate Netanyahu on new government

Jewish Federations of North America also express "significant concerns" over statements and positions by some members of the coalition.

Netanyahu's coalition partners primed for powerful positions

The parties that will make up Israel's next government appear to have gotten all they were bargaining for - and more.

New York Times op-ed:

'Netanyahu’s government a significant threat to Israel's future'

New York Times concerned over "annexation of Jewish settlements" that "would undermine the possibility of a two-state solution."

How leftist media work against Israel's new coalition

Headline after headline threatens readers with what will happen after the new government forms, none of it based on fact. Op-ed.

Mansour Abbas:

'Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Smotrich government is a disaster'

Ra'am chairman completely rules out the possibility of joining a coalition with the Likud.

The Dream Government

Jews dream of "a ladder set on the ground and its top reaching to the heavens.".

Making sense of mixed messages

Instead of piling on Smotrich, Lapid should protest the appointment of Hady Amr to the new post for Palestinian affairs. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Netanyahu did not win the elections

Without Religious Zionism's jump in votes to 14 seats, Bibi’s 32 would have been another dreadful loss, like the previous four. Op-ed.

Smotrich, don't blink!

There is a triple bonus for Israel if Smotrich is Defense Minister. Op-ed.

Form a coalition already and start solving Israel's problems!

It was a privilege to vote in Israel for the first time, but I would like to see a coalition arise asap and address the issues below.Op-ed.

When I'm 64

Applying the acid test of Paul McCartney's song to Israel's new government makes it painfully apparent what should not be done. Op-ed.

Israeli Elections: Round 5

Election Day is Israel's substitute for Sunday. Maybe that's why it comes so often. Seriously though, this article explains the snafu.Op-ed.

Knesset elections could take place on November 1

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

Op-ed:

It was clear that the coalition would fail

Haiting Netanyahu wasn’t enough to keep a group that agreed on little else together. Op-ed.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

'The Likud is bribing all kinds of people'

Justice Minister denies he plans to resign from the coalition: I will not bring back Bibi.

Meretz deserter presents demands for keeping coalition

Meretz MK Zoabi has presented a formal list of demands for leaving the coalition instead of threatening its stability.

Yesh Atid MK:

'This govt was worth it just to help Arab society'

"Mansour Abbas is a true partner," says Ram Ben-Barak. "This is the way to heal our society."

End of the coalition?

Judea and Samaria law fails in the Knesset

2 govt members, MKs Ganaim and Rinawie Zoabi, vote against bill applying Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. Silman absent from vote.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ayelet Shaked is slow in implementing plans and is cheap'

Ra'am chairman says he is staying in the government in order to take care of the needs of Arab society.

Matan Kahana:

'We weren't afraid of a defection'

MK Kahana claims the move in which he resigned as a Minister was intended to stabilize the coalition.

Likud MK:

'Abir Kara was close to quitting the coalition'

MK Yariv Levin discusses ongoing contacts in an attempt to influence another MK from the coalition to resign.

Leadership in a time of crisis: Israel and America

Israel is facing some potentially catastrophic challenges and a government crisis at the same time. America's government is unpopular Op-ed.

Ra'am MK hints at collapse of coalition

MK Waleed Taha warns of scenario in which the coalition will not be able to continue to exist.

Coalition factions meet for 1st time since chair Silman resigned

Acting Coalition chairman MK Boaz Toporovsky says 'coalition of healing' must endure.

Minister Kahana does not rule out cooperating with Joint List

Religious Affairs Minister defends potential cooperation with anti-Zionist Arab parties, says Netanyahu, Smotrich cooperating with them.