The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/knesset-opposition/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Knesset opposition | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/knesset-opposition/ 32 32 Daily Briefing May 20: Drama at Knesset as coalition plows ahead with legislation https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-20-drama-at-knesset-as-coalition-plows-ahead-with-legislation/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:36:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827248&preview=true&preview_id=3827248 Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses judicial overhaul legislation, while reporter Amy Spiro reflects on Noam Bettan's second place at the Eurovision Song Contest

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]]> Opposition, northern mayors decry imposed ceasefires as Lebanon truce declared https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-northern-mayors-decry-imposed-ceasefires-as-lebanon-truce-declared/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:32:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803750 Ministers said to fume at only learning about truce from Trump's announcement; Lapid, Liberman vow to remove Hezbollah threat when in government; Metula mayor says residents 'betrayed once again'

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]]> Lapid lashes out at opposition rivals for ‘fleeing’ Knesset, fight against Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-lashes-out-at-opposition-rivals-for-fleeing-knesset-fight-against-netanyahu/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:16:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800793 'They are actually angry at those who stayed and fought instead of being angry at those who fled and disappeared,' Lapid tells party after accusations of leading a weak opposition

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]]> Poll: Majority of Israelis oppose pardon for Netanyahu without an admission of guilt https://www.timesofisrael.com/survey-majority-of-israelis-oppose-pardon-for-netanyahu-without-admission-of-guilt/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:54:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3705245 Only 24.8% support Haredi draft-exemption bill in current state; opposition ticks up in separate survey, but it would still need to include an Arab party to form a government

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]]> Retired general Noam Tibon, known for Oct. 7 rescue, joins Yesh Atid party https://www.timesofisrael.com/retired-general-noam-tibon-known-for-oct-7-rescue-joins-yesh-atid-party/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:23:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3691873 Former commander of IDF's Northern Corps, demanding state commission of inquiry into Hamas attack and end to Haredi draft exemptions, brings security experience to centrist faction

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]]> Opposition chiefs form ‘permanent forum’ to work on ousting PM; Bennett, Gantz stay away https://www.timesofisrael.com/most-opposition-chiefs-meet-form-permanent-forum-to-coordinate-ahead-of-next-election/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:30:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646680 Lapid, Liberman, Golan, Eisenkot to meet again next month on ways to defeat Netanyahu, expect Bennett, Gantz to join them; aim to set up team to draw up 'guidelines of next government'

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]]> Calling for constitution, Liberman presents ‘document of principles’ to unite opposition https://www.timesofisrael.com/calling-for-constitution-liberman-presents-document-of-principles-to-unite-opposition/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:17:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3639725 Proposal aims to establish unified platform for next government, centered around the adoption of a constitution, universal conscription and weakening the religious bureaucracy

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]]> Netanyahu rivals boost coordination, looking to optimize bloc ahead of next election https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-rivals-increase-coordination-in-effort-to-optimize-bloc-ahead-of-next-election/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:02:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3636549 Eisenkot sits down separately with Lapid and Bennett; opposition figures agree to call meeting with Liberman and Golan to forge alternative to current Likud-led coalition

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]]> Liberman urges opposition parties to draft own version of Haredi enlistment bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-urges-opposition-parties-to-draft-own-version-of-haredi-enlistment-bill/ Tue, 20 May 2025 00:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3552576 Lapid says 'Zionist parties' will meet next week to discuss the issue; Golan says he is on board; former PM Bennett also invited to join effort, but hasn't yet responded

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]]> Sa’ar willing to make ‘concessions’ to create right-wing bloc opposing Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/saar-willing-to-make-concessions-to-create-right-wing-bloc-opposing-netanyahu/ Tue, 28 May 2024 16:12:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3299860 Representatives of Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu and New Hope slated to meet Wednesday to discuss 'the beginning of cooperation to overthrow the existing government'

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]]> Daily Briefing Jun 15: And the winners are… MK Karine Elharrar – and PM Netanyahu? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-jun-15-and-the-winners-are-mk-karine-elharrar-and-pm-netanyahu/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:52:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3034334&preview=true&preview_id=3034334 Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn on the stormy vote for the Judicial Selection Committee, and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on a 'mini-agreement' with Iran

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]]> Daily Briefing June 14: Fateful voting day in Knesset for judicial picks https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-14-fateful-voting-day-in-knesset-for-judicial-picks/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:16:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3033654 Knesset correspondent Tal Schneider discusses choosing MKs for Judicial Selection Committee; Diaspora affairs reporter Canaan Lidor looks at Lithuanian PM speech and Hong Kong eruv

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]]> Daily Briefing June 1: PM kicks coalition issues down the road; Gay Pride in capital https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-1-pm-kicks-coalition-issues-down-the-road-gay-pride-in-capital/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:22:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3025545 Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon looks at PM's move to shut down partners' proposals and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur discusses politics of negotiation at judicial overhaul talks

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]]> Yesh Atid mulling plan for all opposition MKs to resign to protest judicial overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/yesh-atid-mulling-plan-for-all-opposition-mks-to-resign-to-protest-judicial-overhaul/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:19:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957114 MK Elazar Stern says not all parties agree to potential move, colleague Debbie Biton says it's 'definitely on the table'

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]]> Key vote on Knesset speaker pushed to Tuesday after Lapid camp threatens filibuster https://www.timesofisrael.com/key-vote-on-knesset-speaker-pushed-to-tuesday-after-lapid-camp-threatens-filibuster/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:06:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2897247&preview=true&preview_id=2897247 Installing Likud ally needed to pave way for new government's formation with deadline nearing; outgoing PM wants to bar 4 lawmakers from voting on bill okaying Deri as minister

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