Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on Iran

Trump replied "no" when asked on Monday if he was considering resuming strikes on Iran, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on doing so.

|ByREUTERS, ASHER SMITH
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025
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.

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-EITAM
US Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz introduces US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at a field office for Schultz in Davie, Florida, US, August 9, 2016.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s faith in the Democratic Party - opinion

Debbie Wasserman Schultz insists the Democratic Party remains pro-Israel, but its support for candidates who accuse Israel of genocide tells another story.

|ByDAVID ZALIK
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.

October 7 survivors, bereaved families urge Eisenkot to reject Netanyahu unity government

Among the signatories are residents of Gaza border communities who survived the massacre and remain displaced from their homes three years later.

|BySHIR PERETS

Netanyahu must not be allowed to lead Israel through another Iran war, Golan says

Since the elections, Golan has been outspoken about his desire to participate in a government that includes the Arab parties.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and members of his party celebrate at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Israel needs a bold, fresh approach and unity government in wake of election stalemate - editorial

After the results of Tuesday's election produced a stalemate, there are few options available to prevent another round of elections – a minority opposition government or a centrist unity government.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
United Arab List (Ra’am) party chairman Mansour Abbas stands alongside fellow party members on stage following the release of exit poll results in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Bennett backs Eisenkot as PM as talks with Herzog set for Wednesday

Mossad to provide Shin Bet with assessment of suspected foreign interference in elections • Likud MKs deny that they Yashar members asking them to defect • Liberman denies speakership reports

NOVEMBER 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Trump says US ready to hit Iran's nuclear program 'in ten minutes' after speaking with Netanyahu

"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026ByIDAN KWELLER, AMIR BOHBOT, AARON GLICK
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Eisenkot's Yashar party says Likud MKs, ministers called party list members

Likud responded to the claims later on Saturday, saying that Eisenkot is "under pressure from those who are disrupting their plans to cooperate with parties that support terrorism."

OCTOBER 31, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yashar party leader and former IDF chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot at the Kotel, October 21, 2026.

Joint List's Tibi says his party will not join coalition, supports replacing Knesset speaker

On Sunday, Tibi announced a plan to support an alternative government from outside the coalition in exchange for commitments to address the needs of Arab society.

OCTOBER 31, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Ahmad Tibi attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 29, 2026.

Netanyahu, Eisenkot must reach a deal to end Israel's political deadlock - opinion

Eisenkot, Bennett, Liberman, Lapid and, yes, even Golan, must reconsider their refusal to serve in a Netanyahu government. The PM should accept an arrangement that includes his retirement.

OCTOBER 31, 2026ByARYEH GREEN
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

What are we for? The question Israel's political opposition can no longer avoid - opinion

Naftali Bennett's government collapsed after roughly a year because it could not govern. Disdain is a powerful electoral tool. It is a weak foundation for a lasting coalition.

OCTOBER 31, 2026ByGEORGE BIRNBAUM
Israel’s election campaign is gathering pace, with the country’s political parties competing over the questions of security, leadership and the direction Israel takes after three years of war.

Eisenkot must beat Netanyahu at his own game, not repeat Gantz's mistakes - opinion

Netanyahu lost ground, but the opposition failed to win. Eisenkot must play hardball as details emerge of a missed merger with Bennett.

OCTOBER 31, 2026ByBEN CASPIT
Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds key to replacing him - analysis

Netanyahu remains in office without a majority, while Eisenkot must overcome opposition divisions to form a government or face another election.

OCTOBER 31, 2026ByANNA BARSKY
A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan on October 20, 2026.