Opposition
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.
Iran's 'fake opposition': The controversial campaign to legitimize the MEK
Eisenkot calls on opposition to secure 'Zionist' majority against Netanyahu
Eisenkot overtakes Bennett for opposition leadership as Lapid ends last in latest poll
Netanyahu leads Gantz as coalition gains ground in new poll
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained a slight lead over Benny Gantz in favorability for the prime minister role.
Opposition strikes down coalition law after Otzma Yehudit absent from plenum
Israel's government removed the next three bills from the plenum's agenda after realizing they no longer had a majority.
'Bombs fired at sleeping Jews': Turkish opposition leader condemns Hamas, Oct. 7
Ugur Ozel, Turkish opposition leader, labeled Hamas a terrorist organization in a TV interview, sparking controversy. Ozel criticized Hamas for attacks on civilians.
Erdogan makes rare outreach to opposition in attempt to remain in power - analysis
The Turkish president is trying to seek cooperation to establish a new constitution after local election losses. He is reportedly set to meet the opposition leader in the coming days.
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."
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.
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.
