Opposition

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'highly likely' killed in prison

In a statement published on its website, the Federal Penitentiary Service said that Navalny "felt unwell" after a walk on Friday, and "almost immediately lost consciousness."

By REUTERS
16/02/2024

Israel's Knesset passes divisive wartime budget in first reading

While the original coalition funds in the state budget were cut down for the amended budget, they still include billions of shekels.

Likud holds first faction meeting in months ahead of budget vote

The amended budget faces heavy criticism from the opposition for its continued use of coalition funds which Finance Minister and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said wouldn't be used during the war

Netanyahu is still in control of the government, judicial reform - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's critics argue that he is being led along by the whims of his coalition. His history and his performance argue otherwise.

Yair Lapid spoils Thomas Friedman’s Saudi deal - opinion

I wonder if Friedman is still hoping for that “comeback,” now that Lapid is campaigning against Friedman’s Saudi plan.

By STEPHEN M. FLATOW
20/08/2023
Reuven Rivlin, Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu meet on September 23, 2019.

Israel's leaders must pursue a unity government - editorial

As the country heads for a showdown, now is the time for creative, responsible thinking on the part of our elected leaders.

East Jerusalem funding: Cabinet set to vote on Sunday

The finance minister drew criticism from members both of the opposition and the coalition when he announced two weeks ago he would withhold NIS 2.5 billion.

Gantz rises in Israeli election poll amid talks of unity gov't with Netanyahu

The new poll leaves the current coalition with 55 seats and the former coalition with 60 seats.

Netanyahu's Likud loses support in latest Israeli election poll

In a new poll, Benny Gantz's party takes the lead, suggesting that if a new election were to take place today, the opposition would have a majority.

Yair Lapid: A unity government with Netanyahu will destroy Israel

"I am a decent person, and this would be the death of decency. It cannot be in Israel that there will be no opposition to corruption," Lapid said.

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