Likud

Bennett’s party threatens lawsuit against Likud

Bennett’s party sent a warning letter ahead of a lawsuit following claims that new recruit Keren Turner had been a member of the organization “Brothers in Arms."

Poll: Stable majority for the coalition

According to the poll, the coalition bloc reaches 64 seats. Likud leads with 32, while Yesh Atid and Blue and White do not pass the electoral threshold.

Embarrassing remarks by PM's acting chief of staff revealed

Recordings of Netanyahu aide Ziv Agmon spark outrage over racist remarks and attacks on Likud figures, prompting calls for his dismissal.

The error that nearly led to the arrest of a Likud staffer

Phone number of Likud employee mistakenly included in harassment complaint, leading police to nearly arrest her before error was discovered

Poll:

Netanyahu leads, but neither bloc has a majority

Channel 12 News poll shows a boost for Likud to 28 seats, but once again, neither bloc manages to secure the majority needed to form a government.

Poll:

Bennett slips as anti-Netanyahu bloc weakens

According to the data, Bennett’s party loses five seats and the opposition reaches a low point. Meanwhile, the Joint List gains significant strength.

Likud sources: Netanyahu planning snap elections after war

Senior Likud officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planning to hold elections in June if Iran war is successful.

Insubordination in Likud increases

Arutz Sheva has learned that after shooting down Min. Smotrich's VAT exemption order, Likud MKs warned that they will not vote for the conscription law either.

Amit Segal reveals:

'Netanyahu offered me the fourth spot on Likud's slate'

Political analyst Amit Segal reveals that ahead of the last elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered him a reserved spot at number four on the Likud slate.

Defeat for coalition

Knesset votes down Smotrich's VAT exemption order

MKs from Likud and Otzma Yehudit vote against the measure, while many ministers are absent during the vote on expanding the VAT exemption law, dealing the coalition a defeat.

Likud MKs against Smotrich's bill

Likud MKs promise to vote against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's order raising exemption ceiling for personal imports to $150.

The invisible, invincible event

If you are a Likud voter, do not miss the chance to vote in the primaries and don't wait till election day to have your voice heard. Here's why. Op-ed.

MK Dallal to colleagues:

'There was a massacre on October 7, we cannot deny it'

MK Eli Dallal comments on the dispute over the wording of legislation related to October 7, clarifying: “We should not quibble over words - it was a massacre, just like in Hebron in 1929."

Victory for Bennett

Likud ordered to take down edited photo with Lapid

The Election Committee has announced that Likud must immediately remove an edited photo of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid alongside the leaders of the Arab parties.

Poll

Opposition bloc weakens under every scenario

The data shows that Likud gains two mandates, increasing the right-wing bloc, while the unification of the Joint List shifts power from the opposition bloc.

Poll

Netanyahu's opponents need Arab parties to form a government

The data shows that in every scenario tested, the opposition bloc fails to form a government without relying on the Arab parties.

Likud candidate Avi Slama wins Netanya election

About two months after the unexpected passing of Netanya’s longtime mayor, Miriam Feirberg-Ikar, Avi Slama has been elected to replace her.

Lapid: 'Who did you call left-wing?'

MK Yair Lapid says his party was wrongly branded as left-wing by its opponents and lays out a list of the party's right-wing positions.

Yair Netanyahu advances in Likud party

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was elected as a member of the party's central committee.

'Even Likud is an option'

Hostage’s mother signals political ambitions

Einav Zangauker, mother of former hostage Matan and a leading voice for hostage families, says she’s considering entering politics, noting multiple parties have approached her.

Preparing for elections:

Netanyahu expected to request five reserved slots on Likud slate

The Prime Minister seeks to expand his influence over the Likud slate by selecting five candidates of his choosing. Among those mentioned are bereaved parents Itzik Bonzel and Dedy Simhi.

Poll:

Likud takes 26 seats, Otzma Yehudit 9

While the Likud continues to stay ahead in the polls, Mr. Netanyahu still can not manage to find a majority.

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf sharply condemns Shabbat-desecrating official Likud statement on Qatar Gate scandal.

Haredim infuriated

Knesset Speaker votes for opposition civil marriage bill

The three haredi factions in the Knesset issued harsh condemnations after Speaker Ohana voted for an opposition-backed bill to legalize civil marriages.

Poll: Likud, Bennett strengthen as coalition and opposition tie

A Channel 13 poll shows Likud and Naftali Bennett’s new party gaining strength, while the coalition and opposition blocs are tied at 55 seats each, with Arab parties holding the balance.

What to do about Tally Gotliv?

Report: The Prime Minister presented the Justice Minister with an assessment that Likud is losing three to four seats because of MK Tally Gotliv.​

This is Shas' demand from the coalition parties

Shas chief Aryeh Deri attempts to encourage support for Draft Law, demanding greater involvement on the part of Likud MKs.

Likud returns to pre-war poll position

For the first time since the war began, the Likud has received 28 seats in an election poll, but the current coalition bloc only received 52

Gallant attacks:

The Likud has never been in such an un-Zionist position.

Former Defense Minister Yoav Galant says that Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for a pardon from the president is unnecessary and the lawsuit should be litigated in court.

Poll

Religious Zionism Party and Likud gain strength

New polling data shows the Religious Zionism party winning 4 seats and the Likud rising to 26, with the entire coalition bloc registering measurable gains.

Answering your request:

An Open Letter to President Isaac Herzog

It is time this ugly chapter in Israeli politics comes to an end.

Ben Gvir:

'Likud neglected the Negev for 30 years'

In an interview with Kan 11 News, the National Security Minister accuses the ruling party of losing control in southern Israel, following footage of an attempted robbery in Ofakim.

Likud MKs go head to head in first elections since 2012

For the first time in several years, about 140,000 Likud members will vote tomorrow and decide the party’s internal balance of power.

Poll

Likud leads with 27 seats

A new poll published by Channel 12 News shows the Likud remaining the largest party with 27 seats while Naftali Bennett's party would place 2nd with 22 seats.

Likud MK:

'Kahane was right, today he would have been celebrated'

MK Nissim Vaturi declared from the Knesset podium that Rabbi Meir Kahane was right about many things, wrongly excluded by Likud, and would be honored today.

Channel 12 News poll:

Coalition gains strength

New Channel 12 News poll shows Likud rising to 27 seats and maintaining its lead. Neither bloc reaches a majority.

New MAG

Minister Israel Katz clarifies appointment to Likud members

Minister Israel Katz responds to criticism over the appointment of Itai Ofir as MAG: An excellent candidate who supported settlement efforts - even when bureaucrats opposed them.

Yair Netanyahu off WZO appointment list ahead of congress vote

Yair Netanyahu will not be appointed to a WZO position after his name was left off the executive board list.

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

MK Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit attacked Likud MK Moshe Saada over his comments to the media against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's declarations regarding prison conditions.

Naftali Bennett:

'Party debts are fake news'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett condemns law that could prevent him from running for Knesset, accuses Likud of advancing ‘Personal Law’ to block his political comeback.

Coalition chair reveals:

Likud officials tried to replace Netanyahu after 10/7

Ofir Katz claims there were internal attempts within Likud to replace Netanyahu after October 7. “Various people wanted it, I’m glad they failed.”

After voting for sovereignty

MK Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Likud removes MK Yuli Edelstein from committee to punish him for violating PM Netanyahu's directive by voting to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

Poll: Likud strengthens to 27 seats

Channel 12 News poll shows gains for both Likud and “Bennett 2026,” each rising by three seats, while Yisrael Beytenu sees a slight decline.

Poll:

Likud gains strength, Yesh Atid falls below electoral threshold

Two new polls show growing support for Likud and the right-wing bloc. Channel 13 poll finds that 82% of the public back Trump’s proposal to end the war and secure the release of hostages.

Poll:

Netanyahu's coalition stands at 63 seats

A new i24 poll gives the Likud 33 seats and shows a sharp drop for Yesh Atid to only 4 seats. Netanyahu's bloc retains 63 seats.

Poll

Likud gains strength, Gantz falls below threshold

A new poll published by Maariv finds that the Likud is strengthening electory, while the Blue and White Party falls below the electoral threshold.

Election poll:

Blue and White falls below electoral threshold

A new Maariv poll shows the coalition bloc gaining two seats, while Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party fails to cross the electoral threshold.

Poll:

Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

The data indicates a strengthening of Likud, which continues to dominate the political landscape. In a scenario where a right-wing, security-focused party runs, it would secure 13 seats.

New poll:

Likud on top, opposition struggles to form coalition

New poll shows Likud leading with 23 seats, while the opposition bloc, even with Bennett and Eisenkot, remains short of a majority without Arab party support.

Homecoming:

Minister Gideon Sa'ar returns to the Likud

Likud Central Committee approves merger with Gideo Sa'ar's United Right party.

Likud: Attorney General is a danger to state security

Likud claims investigation opened against MK Hanoch Milwidsky is politically motivated, accusing the Attorney General of pursuing a campaign of persecution.

Likud MKs call for sovereignty

'Between the Sea and the Jordan there will be only 1 State'

Ministers and Knesset members from the Likud held a special conference today in the Knesset to promote full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Shas opposes Haim Katz taking over ministries

Following the resignation of its ministers, Shas resists transferring the vacated portfolios to Likud's Haim Katz; various other Likud ministers under consideration.

After haredi parties quit gov't:

Netanyahu facing demands to appoint new ministers

Following Shas and United Torah Judaism's withdrawal from the government, Likud ministers are requesting upgraded roles, other coalition partners are requesting the evacuated positions.

Poll:

Likud leads, Eisenkot-Bennett alliance shifts the landscape

A Channel 12 News poll shows Likud leading with 27 seats, followed by Bennett with 23. However, if Gadi Eisenkot joins Bennett, their slate becomes the largest party in Israel.

Likud Ministers to Netanyahu:

'Sovereignty by the end of the Knesset summer session'

Ahead of Netanyahu's trip for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, all Likud ministers and the Knesset Speaker signed a joint call for the immediate application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

After the operation in Iran

Poll: Likud gains 4 seats

Following the end of the war with Iran, the Likud party sees a significant boost, rising to 31 seats. The coalition now reaches 56 seats.

Polls:

Likud Party maintains stability

The Likud Party maintains stability with around 24 seats in two polls - even in a scenario where Naftali Bennett runs.

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

'Elections would endanger the hostages'

MK Shitrit warns that dissolving the Knesset would paralyze the political system, undermine efforts to bring the hostages home, and stall security and legislative progress.

Amid Draft Law crisis

These are the latest Knesset poll results

Bennett's party continues to maintain its lead in the polls but is significantly reducing the strength of other parties in the left-center bloc along the way.