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November 3, 5:53 AM

Israel’s leaders may not accept Arab parties even if required for coalition, IDI president saysAt least two Arab parties, Hadash and Ta’al, have indicated a willingness to set some of their agenda aside to help change Israel’s current leadership.ByRUTH EGLASH/JTAEnlargeA protester holds a placard during a demonstration near the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 31, 2026.A protester holds a placard during a demonstration near the prime minister’s residence in Jerusalem on October 31, 2026.(photo credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

November 3, 5:52 AM

Netanyahu calls on parties who oppose terrorism to form ‘broad national gov’t,’ open to discussion“The Israeli public does not want a government that depends on Ra’am and the Joint List, parties that support terrorism and reject the existence of the Jewish state,” Netanyahu wrote.ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMEnlargePrime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

November 3, 5:52 AM

CEC denies Likud request for briefing on suspected interference before election results approvedThe CEC chief rejected Likud’s demand for an investigative briefing before the election results are approved and said the committee cannot block publication of the results.BySARAH BEN-NUNEnlarge Central Elections Committee head, Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, leads a hearing at the Central Elections Committee, at the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026 Central Elections Committee head, Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, leads a hearing at the Central Elections Committee, at the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

November 3, 5:52 AM

Opposition party leaders to hold first joint meeting since election on TuesdayOpposition party leaders have also reportedly agreed that their first move after the new Knesset is sworn in on November 10 would be to oust Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.ByKESHET NEEVEnlargeFive 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home.Five ‘change bloc’ leaders meet in Yair Lapid’s Tel Aviv home.(photo credit: Lihi Lapid)Go to the full article > >

November 3, 5:50 AM

October 7 survivors, bereaved families urge Eisenkot to reject Netanyahu unity governmentAmong the signatories are residents of Gaza border communities who survived the massacre and remain displaced from their homes three years later.BySHIR PERETSEnlargeIsraeli activists demonstrate outside the home of Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya, calling on him to form an alternative government with the support of Arab parties, two days after Israel’s general elections, October 29, 2026.Israeli activists demonstrate outside the home of Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya, calling on him to form an alternative government with the support of Arab parties, two days after Israel’s general elections, October 29, 2026.(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

November 3, 5:49 AM

Democrats to recommend Eisenkot for prime minister ahead of meeting with HerzogParty chairman Yair Golan has called for the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu to form a coalition with the Arab parties.ByKESHET NEEVEnlargeYashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

November 3, 5:48 AM

Golan says Netanyahu unfit to make decisions regarding Israel’s securityByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

November 3, 5:47 AM

Liberman pledges to recommend Eisenkot for PM, back Lapid as Knesset speakerAvigdor Liberman said on Monday that Yisrael Beytenu will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister and back Yair Lapid for Knesset speaker following last week’s election.ByKESHET NEEVEnlargeAvigdor Liberman leads Yisrael Beytenu, it is polling at around 10 seats.Avigdor Liberman leads Yisrael Beytenu, it is polling at around 10 seats.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)Go to the full article > >

November 3, 5:47 AM

Joint List, Ra’am heads hold first coordination meeting since electionsByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

November 3, 5:46 AM

Likud maintains contact with Mansour Abbas’s Ra’am, journalist claimsJournalist Mohammad Magadli claims senior Likud figures maintain contact with Mansour Abbas’s Ra’am party despite public opposition to cooperation.By103FMEnlargePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM, MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >Load More