Likud

Ben Gvir convinced:

'Likud wants to form a government with Eisenkot'

Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir warns that Likud could join forces with Gadi Eisenkot, but stresses: "My only candidate for prime minister is Netanyahu."

Ahead of elections: Likud searches for political defectors

Likud has established a team of MKs and strategic advisers to examine candidates from Gadi Eisenkot's party, aiming to persuade lawmakers to join the right-wing bloc after the elections.

Likud responds to Avi Gil: ‘A blood libel’

Likud launches a fierce attack following an interview in which former military secretary Avi Gil leveled serious allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Polls:

Netanyahu bloc sees unprecedented success

Channel 13 gives Netanyahu’s bloc 55 seats, while a separate Channel 14 poll gives the bloc 63 seats, with Likud leading at 31 in the latter survey.

First time in Kan News poll

Winter’s party falls below threshold

Amcha Yisrael falls below the threshold for the first time in a Kan News poll, leaving Eisenkot’s bloc with 52 seats to Netanyahu’s 51.

Channel 14's unusual attack on Likud

A senior Channel 14 figure sharply criticized Likud and Minister Bezalel Smotrich in an unusual column over their responses to reports concerning Yoseph Haddad.

Itzik Bonzel to Arutz Sheva:

'I apologized, but Yocheved’s remarks are unforgivable'

Bereaved father and Likud candidate responds to the outcry over his comments about released hostage Yocheved Lifshitz: “How low can one go?"

Poll:

Netanyahu’s bloc takes lead

Likud loses another seat, falling to 18, while Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar remains in first place. Netanyahu’s coalition bloc rises to 54 seats, overtaking the Eisenkot bloc.

'An absolute lie'

Winter attacks Likud, party threatens libel lawsuit

Ofer Winter claimed that rivals tried to dismantle his party, threaten his staff, and hire private investigators. Likud demands a retraction and is threatening a libel suit.

Netanyahu's secret promise to Ben Gvir and Gotliv

Report: Fearing a loss of Likud voters to Otzma Yehudit, the Prime Minister held clarification talks with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Tally Gotliv.

Likud moves against Arab parties

Likud says it will seek to disqualify the Arab parties, citing their alleged support for terrorism and ties to hostile organizations.

Otzma Yehudit: “Netanyahu has already chosen Eisenkot"

Ben Gvir’s party claims Likud is working to weaken Otzma Yehudit in order to pave the way for a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot.

Following Haaretz report

Netanyahu demands investigation of journalists

Likud demands an investigation into the newspaper and three of its writers over allegations that senior PA official Mohammed Dahlan was involved in the publication of a false report.

October 7 changed his politics: Former Labor MK joins Likud

Former Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt joins Likud after what the party calls a post-October 7 ‘disillusionment,’ as Netanyahu adds several new faces to the slate.

Mother of last hostage joins Likud slate

Talik Gvili, mother of fallen Yassam officer and former captive Ran Gvili, joins Likud’s Knesset slate.

Netanyahu picks IDF reservist who lost both legs for Likud slate

Elisha Medan, an IDF reservist who lost both legs fighting in Gaza and later lit Israel’s Torch of Healing and Rehabilitation, receives Likud’s No. 11 spot.

Oren Dobronsky left off Likud Knesset slate

Oren Dobronsky, whom Netanyahu had designated for the 11th spot, to be left off the Likud slate because he would have to give up his US citizenship.

Ayelet Shaked drops election bid, eyes Likud comeback

Former minister Ayelet Shaked says she will not run in the upcoming elections, but is expected to join Likud.

Yoram Cohen:

'Evacuate farms and communities in Judea and Samaria'

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen calls for the evacuation of farms and communities that were not established by government decision. Likud and Religious Zionist leaders slam his remarks.

Gotliv to leave Likud for Ben-Gvir

Likud and Tally Gotliv reach agreement allowing her to run with Otzma Yehudit while requiring her to vote with Likud until the next Knesset is sworn in.

Ben Gvir gives Likud hours to decide on MK transfer

Otzma Yehudit warns that delays could kill the deal as Ben Gvir demands immediate action on Tali Gottliv’s possible move to his party.

Likud moves to dismantle Ofer Winter’s new party

'Amcha Yisrael' head Ofer Winter rejects proposal offering him second place on a Smotrich-Feiglin slate and spots for his allies in Likud: ‘Israel demands something new.’

Tali Gotliv’s political future hangs in the balance

Talks over a possible move from Likud to Itamar Ben-Gvir’s party are advancing, as Gotliv accuses Likud officials of sidelining her.

On her way out of Likud?

Tally Gotliv: I will consider joining another party

Amid reports of talks on leaving Likud, MK Tally Gotliv accuses the Prime Minister's inner circle of trying to undermine her in the party primaries.

Likud primary fraud claims

After recount, Gamliel drops to 35th place

Two weeks after the Likud primary and amid fraud allegations, the party releases final results, placing Eti Atiya 25th and Gila Gamliel 35th.

Of(f)er rejected

Netanyahu's secret meeting with Winter

Report says Ofer Winter rejected Netanyahu’s offer of reserved Likud slots before launching his own party; despite backing Netanyahu, Likud remains wary.

Poll:

Winter weakens Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir

Kan News poll gives Ofir Winter’s new party four seats, while Netanyahu edges Bennett for premiership and neither political bloc reaches 61.

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

New report says Palestinian Authority officials pushed Arab parties to unite against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud hits back.

Likud blasts Ben Gvir:

'Paving the way for a left-wing government'

Likud attacks Ben Gvir, claiming his refusal to unite with Smotrich could lead to lost right-wing votes and the formation of an Eisenkot-led government.

Netanyahu brings Hadar Muchtar into Likud campaign

After rejecting request to run in primaries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appoints Hadar Muchtar to lead Likud's youth campaign.

Winter effect:

New Amacha Yisrael party wins six seats in first poll

First poll since Ofer Winter launched Amacha Yisrael gives his party six seats, while Religious Zionism falls below the threshold and Netanyahu's bloc drops to 49.

Ben Gurion strike fallout

Netanyahu orders removal of Airport Workers’ chief from Likud

Netanyahu’s associates furious over the move by Pinchas Idan, chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers’ union, prompting the Prime Minister to order his removal from Likud.

Following Likud petition

Bennett ordered to remove footage of IDF soldiers from video

Justice Noam Sohlberg ruled that footage showing soldiers and an IDF artillery piece constitutes use of public assets and ordered Naftali Bennett to remove it.

The primaries' effect? New seat projection

Two polls published after the primaries place the Likud in first place with 31-32 seats, and Eisenkot’s party in second place with 24.

Har Hevron surprises in Likud primaries

The number of Likud members in Har Hevron surged from around 150 to approximately 600, with 80% of them voting in the primaries. Erez Tadmor received the highest support.

Erdan

“Likud completely lost touch with Religious Zionist community"

Gilad Erdan, in an interview with Arutz Sheva, criticizes the changes in Likud, appeals to the Religious Zionist community, and presents his positions on the draft issue and the next government.

Likud primaries

Eli Cohen, Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin come out on top

Vote counting in the Likud primaries concludes, with results placing Eli Cohen, Yariv Levin, and Amir Ohana at the top of the board.

New Likud battle

After the 'New Likudniks,' haredi members are next

Associates of the Prime Minister plan to screen and disqualify haredi party members who do not support Likud once the primary election process concludes.

Miri Regev accuses

'El Al decided to try to take me down'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev claims that the El Al workers’ committee is working against her in the Likud primaries.

Likud primaries: The battle heats up

14,307 Likud members already exercised their right to vote in Likud primaries. Gotliv claims ballots without her name, Yoni Yosef withdraws candidacy, and Netanyahu expresses support for Osnat Zohar.

'This time we won't stop'

Coalition chairman's vow on judicial reform

Coalition chairman Ofir Katz declares that if Likud forms the next government, the judicial reform will return to the Knesset agenda.

Response to terror group drills

Likud and IDF respond to Liberman's allegations

Likud issues sharp response to Yisrael Beytenu chairman after he claimed that dozens of Nukhba terrorists practiced a raid on an Israeli community and that political leadership prevented the IDF from taking action.

Hadar Muchtar after Likud setback: 'This isn't the end'

Likud activist Hadar Muchtar thanks supporters after being denied exemption needed to compete in upcoming primaries.

Ben Gvir: Netanyahu planning unity government with Eisenkot

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir slams Likud election slogan, warning government with Yashar! chair Gadi Eisenkot would 'bury the judicial reform,' grant victory to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Hadar Muchtar won't run in Likud primaries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves seniority waivers allowing four candidates to run in the Likud primaries, denies same exemption to Hadar Muchtar.

Likud’s late night move

Reserved spots for Sa'ar, Israel Katz and Haim Katz

Likud announces that its secretariat will be asked to approve guaranteed spots on its Knesset slate for Foreign Minister Sa'ar, Defense Minister Katz, and Central Committee chairman Haim Katz.

'Morally corrupt'

New Likud pick's anti-Trump posts come back to bite him

Oren Dobronsky apologized to Trump after past posts criticizing his Iran war policy surfaced shortly after Netanyahu named him to a Likud slot.

Poll: Good news for right-wing bloc

A Channel 14 News poll gives the right-wing bloc some good news.

Blow to Gantz: Dedi Simhi weighs move to Likud

Dedi Simhi, tapped as the No. 2 candidate on Benny Gantz's slate, is reconsidering his political future and considering a jump to Likud if offered a guaranteed spot on their roster.

Likud attacks: "Fake Right"; Edelstein responds

Likud attacked Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, claiming they are working to transfer votes to the left. Edelstein responded: "We will support only the formation of a broad Zionist government."

Ex-Likud MK, convicted contractor at center of new fraud probe

Lahav 433 investigators question former MK Michael Kleiner, contractor Dudi Appel. over alleged scheme to conceal multimillion-shekel real estate assets through fraudulent transactions.

Poll: Likud and Smotrich gain strength

A Channel 12 News poll shows a tie between Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, with 23 seats each. Netanyahu's opponents maintain a majority of 70 seats.

Ex-MK, top contractor detained in multimillion-shekel fraud probe

Former MK serving in senior Likud role is detained alongside well-known contractor, other businessmen, over allegations of sophisticated fraud scheme.

This fighter pilot's new target: Israel's 'Deep State'

Maj. (res.) Shai Kalach says he aims to fight 'deep state' influence and strengthen Israel’s Jewish identity as he enters Likud primaries ahead of the next Knesset elections.

Liberman

'Likud has become a haredi-lite party'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects the debate over who should be the next prime minister and rules out any cooperation with the Ra'am party.

Defense Minister

'Israel will only join attacks on Iran if Trump asks us to'

Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed security, diplomatic, and political challenges at a Likud conference in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu weighs digital primaries for Likud

The Prime Minister is considering shifting Likud to a digital voting system for its primaries. The idea follows his favorable impression of the online primary held by The Democrats party.

Ahead of elections

Likud Central Committee approves all of Netanyahu's requests

The Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu’s request for eight reserved slate spots, as well as a clause allowing sitting ministers and MKs to run in regional districts.

Contrary to PM's request:

Likud tribunal bars primaries cancellation during emergency

Ahead of Likud convention, party tribunal rejects clause canceling primaries during state of emergency. Netanyahu's reserved slots approved.

Likud MK: Iran war could scrap party primaries

Likud MK Moshe Saada says many Likud members believe upcoming primaries could be scrapped if Iran-US conflict spills over into Israel, stressing Likud voters want 'ideological candidate who will fight for them.'