coalition

The continuation of the hostage deal depends on Netanyahu's relationship with Trump

Ultimately, the hostage deal will remain a fragile balancing act. Its continuation depends on Netanyahu’s ability to manage not just his coalition but also his relationship with Trump.

31/01/2025

Bennett bloc dominates as Netanyahu’s coalition loses ground

According to the polling, in a scenario where a party led by Bennett runs in the elections, the Bennet-led opposition bloc would secure a majority of 66 seats.

By MOSHE COHEN
31/01/2025
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends Israel Hayom's security conference in Jerusalem, December

Smotrich pulls resignation letter as coalition negotiations deal to obviate his return to Knesset

However, if the minister resigns his position in government, he returns to the Knesset, and pushes out the last MK on the list.

Netanyahu's coalition strikes down bill to form state probe into October 7

The final tally was 53-45 against the proposal. However, the coalition has attempted to come up with an alternative committee.

Coalition MKs are seen talking in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, on August 14, 2024

Knesset approves reshuffling of committee chairman roles

Democrats MK Gilad Kariv will take over as chairman of the Knesset Aliyah and Integration Committee from Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir of Otzma Yehudit party resigns from the government in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025

As Ben-Gvir quits coalition, Netanyahu plans gov't reshuffle

According to a source, the National Security Ministry and Development of the Negev and Galilee and National Resilience Ministry will likely be given to existing ministers from the Likud.

My government wants me dead

It’s not that this coalition of shame actually desires to kill me; it just isn’t making much of an effort to stop it from happening.

 Israel's military operates in the Gaza Strip during a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas

Israelis split on whether gov't achieved its war goals in fight against Hamas

Nearly half of survey respondents (45%) said that the government is partially meeting the war goals. Another 8% responded that it was fully meeting them.

By MOSHE COHEN
18/01/2025

Ben-Gvir: If Gaza ceasefire is implemented, Otzma Yehudit will leave gov't

The right wing minister called the deal 'reckless' and claimed it emboldens Hamas.

Coalition MKs are seen talking in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, on August 14, 2024

Coalition intends to pass revamped judicial selection committee bill by end of February

Levin’s 2023 proposal would have given the government a majority on the committee and, thus, the power to appoint judges as it saw fit.

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