# Knesset
Latest news and articles about Knesset
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The Anti-Bibi Bloc: Bennett and Lapid Strike a Pact to Reshape Israel’s Future
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid have announced a joint electoral alliance to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 2026 elections. The move seeks to unify a fragmented opposition and capitalize on public dissatisfaction with the current right-wing government.
Israel’s ‘Change Coalition’ Reunited: Bennett and Lapid Launch Joint Bid to Unseat Netanyahu
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have merged their political forces into a new party called 'Unity' to contest the October elections. Their platform focuses on investigating the October 7 security failures and implementing systemic reforms to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.
A Precarious Alliance Returns: Bennett and Lapid Reunite to Challenge Netanyahu’s Grip
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have merged their political forces into a new party called 'Unity' to contest the October 2026 elections. Their platform focuses on investigating the October 7 attacks, ending military exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox, and ousting Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government.
Israel’s ‘Change Coalition’ Reboots: Bennett and Lapid Unite to Challenge Netanyahu’s Grip
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid are forming a joint campaign to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu in the October elections. The move aims to consolidate centrist and right-leaning voters into a single, unified front against the current government.
United Front: Bennett and Lapid Join Forces to Topple Netanyahu’s Long Reign
Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have formed a joint alliance to contest the October general elections. The partnership aims to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by consolidating centrist and right-leaning opposition voters into a unified bloc.
Israel’s Death Penalty Legislation Ignites a Firestorm of Unrest Across the West Bank
A widespread general strike and protests have paralyzed major West Bank cities following the Israeli Knesset’s passage of a bill allowing the death penalty for Palestinians. Palestinian leaders warn that the law represents a discriminatory escalation that signals Israel’s abandonment of peace negotiations in favor of permanent control.
Guns and Survival: Israel’s Coalition Staves Off Collapse with Record War-Era Budget
Israel's parliament has passed a record $271 billion budget for 2026, featuring a massive $45.3 billion defense allocation. The move secures the governing coalition's survival and avoids a snap election despite intense opposition and ongoing missile threats from Iran.
A Shield of Shekels: Israel’s Record 2026 Budget Averts Collapse Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Israel’s parliament has passed a record-breaking 2026 national budget of 850.6 billion NIS, securing the government's survival and avoiding early elections. The budget prioritizes massive defense spending amid ongoing regional tensions, highlighted by the fact that voting was interrupted by Iranian missile alerts.
Israel’s Overstretched Shield: Opposition Leader Warns of a Military at the Breaking Point
The Israeli opposition has warned that the country's regular military forces are nearing a total collapse due to critical manpower shortages. This internal crisis, fueled by political disputes over conscription and prolonged conflict, threatens to undermine Israel's regional deterrence and national security strategy.