Coalition Politics

Illustration for the 2026 Knesset elections: A set of scales symbolizes the political stalemate and the decisive role of the Arab parties in forming a government.

Knesset Elections: No Change in Government Without Arab Parties

Yoaz Hendel, Yaron Zelekha, and Einat Wilf

The alliance of Yoaz Hendel, Yaron Zelekha, and Einat Wilf aims to break up the blocs

A portrait of Mansour Abbas wearing a dark blue blazer and a light blue shirt, standing in front of a glass facade with green trees in the background.

Mansour Abbas—the kingmaker who redefined Arab politics in Israel

Benny Gantz, former head of the IDF.

Benny Gantz: The Former General Who Trusted Netanyahu Too Much and Is Now Fighting for His Political Survival

Aryeh Deri, Yitzhak Goldknopf, and Moshe Gafni stand together in front of Israeli flags in the Knesset.

Deri, Goldknopf, Gafni: Ultra-Orthodox minority leaders with disproportionate influence

The Haredi Parties in Israel

The Roles and Significance of “Shas” and “UTJ”