Gantz attacked Netanyahu for failing to progress the war fast enough and then delaying the peace process for his own political interests.
"If Netanyahu is not strong enough to withstand the public pressure in order to return to Philadelphi – he should resign."
Netanyahu's speech on his position on the Philadelphi corridor and hostage negotiations has drawn criticism and support.
Bennett's joining the opposition bloc gives him a coalition majority of 63 seats because, according to the survey, four seats go to the new Bennett party heading the coalition bloc.
The spell that Israel’s longest-serving prime minister has cast on Israeli politics for two decades seems to have ended.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained a slight lead over Benny Gantz in favorability for the prime minister role.
Netanyahu's Likud party is stabilizing, while his coalition partners see a drop in mandates. Where do parties stand should elections be called?
We should not forgive the leaders of the protest movement for politically exploiting the hostage families after October 7.
Current tensions seemed to have strengthened Netanyahu's standing in Israeli politics and public preference, according to a new "Maariv" poll.
Israel's government plans to take over the appointment of the next Civil Service Commissioner, ignoring legal advice and risking further tensions with the attorney-general.