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News and updates about opposition

Herzog is 'eyeing the coalition', say opponents

Labor Central Committee approves 450 new delegates. Herzog's rivals: He's planning to join the coalition.

Herzog is 'eyeing the coalition', say opponents

Lapid claims: We were offered Jewish Home's portfolios

Jewish Home officials accuse Netanyahu of betraying voters on the right, after Lapid claims he was offered ministries held by Jewish Home.

Lapid claims: We were offered Jewish Home's portfolios

Herzog: Netanyahu Should Resign

Opposition leader says Netanyahu failed to provide security and should step down. Likud officials: Herzog is an embarrassment.

Herzog: Netanyahu Should Resign

Knesset Approves First Reading of 2015-2016 Budget

Knesset approves first reading of the Budget Law for 2015-2016. Opposition angry due to absence of PM and Finance Minister.

Knesset Approves First Reading of 2015-2016 Budget

Lapid: Netanyahu Must Resign for 'Colossal' Iran Failure

Herzog united with PM against Iran deal, while Lapid continues to berate Netanyahu for worst 'foreign policy failure in Israel's history.'

Lapid: Netanyahu Must Resign for 'Colossal' Iran Failure

Netanyahu and Herzog Agree on United Front with Regards to Iran

PM Netanyahu meets opposition chairman Herzog, says it is important to show the world a united front on Iran issue.

Netanyahu and Herzog Agree on United Front with Regards to Iran

Yisrael Beytenu MK: We Share Nothing with Leftist Opposition

MK Sharon Gal touts Yisrael Beytenu deal with Likud, says closer cooperation with the coalition expected.

Yisrael Beytenu MK: We Share Nothing with Leftist Opposition

Coalition Chairman Mulls a Liberman Return

While Likud's Tzahi Hanegbi boasts 'we split the opposition,' there's no certainty Yisrael Beytenu will join Netanyahu's latest government.

Coalition Chairman Mulls a Liberman Return

Opposition Dupes Knesset into Passing Bill

Coalition served first legislative defeat after coordinated opposition MKs rush into Knesset plenum moments before vote on Yesh Atid bill.

Opposition Dupes Knesset into Passing Bill

Left-Wing Parties Turn on Each Other Over Knesset Vote

Meretz chairman Zehava Galon refuses to participate with Zionist Union, Yesh Atid after latter two skip critical vote.

Left-Wing Parties Turn on Each Other Over Knesset Vote

Liberman on the Attack: Netanyahu is the Master of Zigzagging

War of words continues: Liberman says he joined opposition because Netanyahu 'abandoned' and no longer belongs to national camp.

Liberman on the Attack: Netanyahu is the Master of Zigzagging

MK Ilatov: The Coalition is Paralyzing the Knesset

Blaming delaying tactics for lack of forming Knesset committees, Ilatov requests Edelstein get coalition members in line.

MK Ilatov: The Coalition is Paralyzing the Knesset

Expert: Netanyahu's Narrow Government Has Good Chance to Last

Despite 'empty threats' from opposition to topple government, even narrow coalition, with cohesion, could last its full term.

Expert: Netanyahu's Narrow Government Has Good Chance to Last

Zionist Union Warns: Opposition Lacks Cohesion

Zionist Union sources say divide between Yisrael Beytenu and Joint Arab List may be too deep for opposition to make any real traction.

Zionist Union Warns: Opposition Lacks Cohesion

Livni: I Won't Do Anything to Help Netanyahu

Backing up Zionist Union co-chair Yitzhak Herzog, Tzipi Livni asserts party has no plans whatsoever to join Netanyahu government.

Livni: I Won't Do Anything to Help Netanyahu

Livni: Netanyahu Only Interested in Political Survival

Asserting that Netanyahu 'bowed down' before coalition partners, Livni claims funding to haredim and Judea and Samaria will hurt Israel.

Livni: Netanyahu Only Interested in Political Survival

Lapid: Netanyahu is Using Our Tax Money for Political Payoffs

Continuing rant against Likud's coalition deal with UTJ at Yesh Atid's faction meeting, Lapid stresses party will fight Bibi's 'bribes.'

Lapid: Netanyahu is Using Our Tax Money for Political Payoffs

Rivlin All But Announces Labor Will Be in Opposition

During consultation with Zionist Union, Rivlin hints that should the party choose to serve in opposition, it'll be a 'complex challenge.'

Rivlin All But Announces Labor Will Be in Opposition

Official: Israeli Military Actions Unrelated to Politics

Without confirming airstrikes in Syria, Israeli official rejects opposition's claims that alleged airstrikes were politically motivated.

Official: Israeli Military Actions Unrelated to Politics

Lapid to Herzog: I Won't Try to Become Opposition Leader

Yesh Atid chairman assures Labor chairman he will not try to lead the opposition despite being the largest party in it.

Lapid to Herzog: I Won't Try to Become Opposition Leader

Netanyahu: We Can't Continue Governing Like This

As he mulls his next steps, PM reportedly tells associates that the coalition cannot continue functioning under the present conditions.

Netanyahu: We Can't Continue Governing Like This

Report: Netanyahu May Dissolve the Knesset

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu continuing to seriously consider calling early elections in the wake of ongoing coalition troubles.

Report: Netanyahu May Dissolve the Knesset

Netanyahu Asks 'All the Left' to Join Unity Government

PM's invitation to opposition to join his government draws criticism from across the political spectrum.

Netanyahu Asks 'All the Left' to Join Unity Government

Hanegbi Rules Out Elections in 2015

Deputy Foreign Minister says no one in the coalition or opposition has a reason to want elections at the present time.

Hanegbi Rules Out Elections in 2015

Herzog: There Will be Elections Within a Year

Opposition leader predicts that elections will be held within a year and declares: I am worthy of being Israel's prime minister.

Herzog: There Will be Elections Within a Year

Leftist MKs Push Peace Talks Despite Gaza Situation

Opposition calls for conflict to be resolved through resumption of peace talks - even though Hamas has broken five ceasefires.

Leftist MKs Push Peace Talks Despite Gaza Situation

MK Levin: Coalition to Boycott No-Confidence Vote

The coalition will not hand the left a 'propaganda victory' by showing up for a Knesset no-confidence vote Monday, said MK Yariv Levin.

MK Levin: Coalition to Boycott No-Confidence Vote

Herzog Blames the Government for Peace Talks Collapse

Opposition leader says Netanyahu should “initiate a comprehensive and courageous offer” to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Herzog Blames the Government for Peace Talks Collapse

Opposition: If Liberman Wants Elections, Give Them to Him

Opposition members call for elections following Foreign Minister's remarks that going to the polls is better than releasing terrorists.

Opposition: If Liberman Wants Elections, Give Them to Him

Herzog: I Won't Enter Netanyahu's Coalition

"I intend to win the next election and lead this country," declares opposition leader.

Herzog: I Won't Enter Netanyahu's Coalition

Law Requiring Referendum for Land Concessions Passes

Law does not directly apply to Judea and Samaria, but could impact 'land swap' proposals.

Law Requiring Referendum for Land Concessions Passes

Shas Chairman Supports Opposition Head for Prime Minister

In another 'retaliation' statement against Religious Zionist parties, Aryeh Deri hails Herzog as PM at Opposition meeting.

Shas Chairman Supports Opposition Head for Prime Minister

Governance Bill Changes Too Much, Too Soon, Says Expert

Political scientist speaks to Arutz Sheva on Opposition's resistance to the bill, why political decisions need to be implemented over time.

Governance Bill Changes Too Much, Too Soon, Says Expert

Shas Chairman Threatens Support for Territorial Withdrawals

As opposition boycotts controversial debates, Deri threatens hareidi support for withdrawals as 'revenge' against Religious Zionists.

Shas Chairman Threatens Support for Territorial Withdrawals

Netanyahu is Ruled by 'Extremists', Charges Opposition

Opposition slams Netanyahu, after 21 MKs send him a letter clarifying that a construction freeze is out of the question.

Netanyahu is Ruled by 'Extremists', Charges Opposition

MK Maklev Presents: 'The Best' of the Coalition

Hareidi MK Uri Maklev says a divided coalition cannot function, presents a selection of quotes to prove his point.

MK Maklev Presents: 'The Best' of the Coalition

Opposition Leader: 'The Right Has No Vision'

Labor MK and Opposition Head Yitzhak Herzog attacks nationalist camp, claims Palestinian state is 'true Zionism' at INSS conference.

Opposition Leader: 'The Right Has No Vision'

Herzog 'Not Rushing' to Join Bibi's Coalition

"If Netanyahu goes for a bold diplomatic move I'll be there to help him," says new Labor chairman.

Herzog 'Not Rushing' to Join Bibi's Coalition

Herzog Could be 'Easy Partner' for Netanyahu

Political analysts say that MK Yitzchak Herzog could be easier to convince to join the coalition than MK Shelly Yechimovich.

Herzog Could be 'Easy Partner' for Netanyahu

Opposition Slams Lapid for Child Allowance Cuts

"The well-fed government of Netanyahu, Lapid and Bennett chooses the easiest victims," charges Yechimovich.

Opposition Slams Lapid for Child Allowance Cuts

Syrian Rebels to Form 'Provisional Government' in August

The Syrian opposition will form a provisional government in late August following months of failed efforts, says National Coalition chief.

Syrian Rebels to Form 'Provisional Government' in August

Explosions Shake Damascus Military Airport

Two bombs struck a large military airport outside the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday night, the main rebel army said.

Explosions Shake Damascus Military Airport

Nearly 15 Million Sign Anti-Morsi Petition

Nearly 15 million people have signed a petition to to “remove confidence” in Egypt’s Islamist President Mohamed Morsi.

Nearly 15 Million Sign Anti-Morsi Petition

Turkish Opposition Compares Tear Gas to Nazi Gas Chambers

Leader of Turkish opposition compares use of tear gas by police on demonstrators to Nazi gas chambers.

Turkish Opposition Compares Tear Gas to Nazi Gas Chambers

Lapid Skips Vote on VAT for Vacation in Paris

Finance Minister skips a vote on the rise in the VAT, raising the ire of the opposition.

Lapid Skips Vote on VAT for Vacation in Paris

Coalition Chairman: Stormy Knesset Term Ahead

MK Yariv Levin says unlike previous Knesset, the Opposition will be meaningful.

Coalition Chairman: Stormy Knesset Term Ahead

Opposition Slams Lapid Over Planned Cuts

Lapid chooses to avoid special Knesset session but finds time to post on Facebook, angering opposition.

Opposition Slams Lapid Over Planned Cuts

Yechimovich Slammed by Opponents for Election Failure

Labor chairwoman passes a series of proposed changes to the party’s constitution, as her opponents attack her over failure in the elections.

Yechimovich Slammed by Opponents for Election Failure

Opposition Parties Predict Short Life for New Government

MK Deri: “See you at the elections, it will not be a long time from now.”

Opposition Parties Predict Short Life for New Government

Morsi Seeks Talks With Opposition Amid Boycott Calls

Egyptian President Morsi has called for a meeting with the country's opposition to discuss upcoming legislative polls, amid boycott calls.

Morsi Seeks Talks With Opposition Amid Boycott Calls

Shas and UTJ Insiders: Not Afraid to Join the Opposition

"We are not shying away from entering the opposition...if Netanyahu makes his position more extreme...we won't be there," says Shas.

Shas and UTJ Insiders: Not Afraid to Join the Opposition

Assad Regime 'Ready to Use Chemical Weapons'

The most senior Syrian politician to defect to the opposition told the BBC that regime will not hesitate to use chemical weapons.

Assad Regime 'Ready to Use Chemical Weapons'

Iran Offers to Host Syria Crisis Talks

Iran has offered to host talks between Syria's government and opposition in Tehran, its foreign minister said Sunday.

Iran Offers to Host Syria Crisis Talks