Yair Lapid also attacked Netanyahu, saying Israel's surrounding enemies view the country as weak, and are gaining confidence.
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid in Tel Aviv expressed his support for former Yesh Atid minister Orna Barbivay, who is running against incumbent mayor Ron Huldai.
A number of the municipal elections also have political ramifications on the national level. Here are a few to look out for.
Day after failed ousting of MK Ofer Cassif, New Hope disappointed with four Blue and White members' absence during crucial vote, deepening political rifts.
Support for women combat soldiers is roughly the same between men and women.
“Our partnership is not political, it is a shared fate. At this time, we are all the soldiers of Israel," Gantz said.
All in all, the coalition gained two seats, adding up to 46 total, while the opposition went down to 74, still making up a sizable majority of the Knesset’s 120.
According to the report, Yesh Atid's joining the government would not entail removing other parties from the government but would entail a redistribution of the government ministries.
The government has missed deadlines for the new 2024 budget proposal, in violation of Basic Law.
According to a statement by the Finance Ministry, the updated budget for 2024 is approximately NIS 582 billion, which reflects a rise of approximately NIS 70 billion in government spending.
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