Coalition

Israel 'abandoned' haredi students, education reform needed, Aliza Bloch tells 'Post' - interview

She criticized the structure of Israel's education system, arguing that the government has ceded too much responsibility for decisions affecting students to bodies outside the public sector.

Former Beit Shemesh mayor and Unity Party member Aliza Bloch in an interview with 'The Jerusalem Post.'
Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion

  Blue and White Party Leader MK Benny Gantz at The Jerusalem Post studio this month.

'I can unite the camps': Gantz tells 'Post' that gov. should exclude radicals, Ben-Gvir - interview

Ben Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

Nearly one-fifth of citizens considered leaving Israel over past two years, KAN poll finds


'Stop shaking the coalition': Coalition leaders slam Ben-Gvir for opposing critical bill

Coalition members, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticized Ben-Gvir's decision to vote against the critical tax bill.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Deep divides between Israeli Arabs, Jews in social issues and equality, survey finds

A large majority of Arab citizens surveyed ranked violence and crime in the Arab sector as the most concerning issue, followed by anti-Arab racism, housing and land shortages, and education.

 Hundreds of Arab and Jewish youth in southern Israel took part in a march for unity and solidarity in May 2024.

Israeli opposition makes slight gain, holds majority over Netanyahu's coalition - poll

According to the survey, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition earned just 48 seats.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former prime minister Naftali Bennett. (Illustrative)

PM term limits, no draft exemptions: Liberman reveals five principles for next coalition

In his post, Liberman wrote that the "current coalition is dragging Israel into an endless internal conflict, on issues such as the tax evasion law, the judicial system, the media, and the budget."

MK Avigdor Liberman attends Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

MK Gadi Eisenkot reflects on war, leadership, and family tragedy - interview

Eisenkot shares insights on war strategy, Netanyahu’s decisions, and the loss of his son Gal in this revealing Q and A.

 MK Gadi Eisenkot attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the ultra-Orthodox draft law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 24, 2024.

New Zealand MPs disrupt parliament with haka to protest Indigenous treaty bill

Parliament was briefly suspended as people in the gallery joined in, and shouting drowned out others in the chamber.

 People march to the parliament in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill, in Wellington, New Zealand, November 19, 2024.

Haredi day care bill loses majority after three RZP MKs withdraw support

The coalition has 68 members. United Right chairman MK Gideon Sa'ar announced on Sunday that his four MKs would oppose the bill, and Likud MK Dan Illouz also said he would vote no.

 UTJ MK Yisrael Eichler points at a fellow lawmaker in the Knesset plenum.

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.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attend an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on April 26, 2023

Netanyahu's complex coalition: Analyzing his defense of Smotrich and Ben-Gvir - opinion

Prime Minister Netanyahu defends his coalition with Ben-Gvir and Smotrich amid growing criticism.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pose for a group photo of the new cabinet, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, on December 29, 2022.

Why was it a tumultuous week for Israel's coalition? - analysis

Noisy public infighting usually develops into an attempt by parties to leverage their position to score political victories.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a plenum session for Israeli Knesset's 75th birthday, in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 24, 2024.