The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yisrael-beytenu-party/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:13:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yisrael Beytenu party | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yisrael-beytenu-party/ 32 32 Eisenkot denies claim he promised Bedouin leaders he’d bring Ra’am into government https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-denies-claim-he-promised-bedouin-leaders-hed-bring-raam-into-government/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:45:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3898272 Election frontrunner releases recording of meeting, says makeup of future coalition not discussed; Bennett says he is running for PM, but will respect whoever bloc chooses for role after election

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]]> Main opposition factions ink surplus-vote deals in bid to maximize Knesset representation https://www.timesofisrael.com/main-opposition-factions-ink-surplus-vote-deals-in-bid-to-maximize-knesset-representation/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:55:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3895107 PM claims agreements show his rivals 'will form left-wing government'; Joint List No. 2 says alliance of Arab parties to sign deal with Ra'am, but neither makes formal announcement

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]]> Liberman tells Golan to ‘shut up,’ says rhetoric aiding Netanyahu election campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-tells-golan-to-shut-up-says-rhetoric-aiding-netanyahu-election-campaign/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:02:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3873752 In opposition in-fighting, Golan says Liberman should 'stop echoing' right-wing messaging, as Likud continues to weaponize The Democrats leader's past comments ahead of elections

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]]> Amid speculation of merger, Eisenkot and Liberman say they’re ‘deepening cooperation’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-speculation-of-merger-eisenkot-and-liberman-say-theyre-deepening-cooperation/ Thu, 07 May 2026 14:03:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818276 Yashar and Yisrael Beytenu party heads hold meeting; Yair Golan urges Eisenkot to join either with his Democrats or Bennett and Lapid's Together party

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]]> Yisrael Beytenu, said to eye merger with Eisenkot, adds hostages’ brother to ranks https://www.timesofisrael.com/sharon-sharabi-brother-of-former-hostages-eli-and-yossi-joins-yisrael-beytenu/ Mon, 04 May 2026 15:10:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816140 Sharon Sharabi, who entered public life as a hostage deal advocate, praises 'true right-wing leader' Liberman, as opposition looks for ways to challenge Netanyahu's Likud

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]]> PM: Strikes meant to end ‘existential threat’; time for Iranians to cast off yoke of tyranny https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-strikes-meant-to-end-existential-threat-time-for-iranians-to-cast-off-yoke-of-tyranny/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:46:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764104 Netanyahu says campaign aims to 'create conditions' for Iranians to change their destiny; Lapid, opposition figures offer praise, support for action

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]]> Knesset advances bill mandating death penalty for terrorists who killed Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-advances-bill-mandating-death-penalty-for-terrorists-who-killed-israelis/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:49:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685201 Critics say legislation would apply only to Arabs who kill Jews and not to Jewish terrorists, while supporters argue it would deter attacks by Palestinians

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]]> Lapid says he’ll push for revoking ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers’ right to vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-says-hell-push-for-revoking-ultra-orthodox-draft-dodgers-right-to-vote/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3674998 Liberman welcomes opposition leader's threat, while Gantz derides 'illegal' and undemocratic proposal

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]]> 2 West Bank annexation bills get initial nod, with MKs rebelling against PM as Vance visits https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-west-bank-annexation-bills-get-initial-nod-with-mks-rebelling-against-pm-as-vance-visits/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:19:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671348 Netanyahu's Likud punishes Edelstein for casting decisive vote, dismisses bill as opposition 'trolling,' but also says it is working on creating right conditions for sovereignty

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]]> Knesset winter session to open with annexation push, but PM unlikely to back effort https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-winter-session-to-open-with-annexation-push-but-pm-unlikely-to-back-effort/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:55:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666468 Ministerial committee likely won't advance bills to apply sovereignty to West Bank despite significant parliamentary support, as coalition source labels efforts as 'political spin'

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]]> Liberman sparks criticism after doubling down on warning of impending Iran attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-sparks-criticism-after-doubling-down-on-warning-of-impending-iran-attack/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:44:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659398 Yisrael Beytenu chairman again tells Israelis to stay near sheltered spaces during Sukkot, cautioning that Tehran is seeking 'revenge' for this summer's war

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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 meets with Bennett, reportedly seeking to plan next government https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-meets-with-bennett-reportedly-seeking-to-plan-next-government/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:48:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3628369 Yisrael Beytenu chair pens letters urging former PM, opposition chief, others to 'show national responsibility and act together' to form 'united leadership'; Gantz notably not named

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