Likud

Likud MK: Next time we'll give Gantz an opportunity

MK Miki Zohar clarifies there will not be a third election if the Likud fails to form a government after this September's vote.

Poll: A 'mega alliance' on the right would bring 19 seats

Joint run of all the small right-wing parties would bring them 19 Knesset seats, but the right doesn't have a majority without Liberman.

Report: Likud presses to cancel PA land theft discussion

Regavim responds to report that Likud thwarted initiative to raise illegal PA construction issue for Knesset discussion.

'Shaked is selling out the New Right to help the Likud'

New Right activists accuse ex-Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked of promising to dissolve the New Right, in exchange for a place with the Likud.

Likud estimates: Kulanu voters may vote for Blue and White

Likud believes Blue and White may be able to sway right-wing Kulanu's voters, report says.

Elkin to Arutz Sheva:

'Initiative to cancel the elections is a spin'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin concerned about the situation of the right-wing bloc ahead of the elections.

Could Israel cancel new elections? 'Don't count on it'

Likud MK says legal and political complications make last-minute maneuver to cancel new elections and form unity gov't unfeasible, unlikely.

Did Blue and White and Likud discuss election cancellation?

Channel 12 reported that talks were held between the two large parties to cancel elections by a majority of 80 MKs.

Druze Minister attacks Netanyahu: 'I followed him blindly'

'I'm angry at leaders who don't know how to defend their people,' Communications Minister Ayoub Kara says.

Likud: No coordination with Arab parties

Likud spokesman rejects report PM Netanyahu agreed to recognize unregulated Arab villages in return for support of Arab Knesset parties.

Likud court approves alliance with Kulanu

Court rejects series of petitions against Likud secretariat decisions regarding cancellation of primaries and the agreement with Kulanu.

Likud's Liberman strategy: Ignore him

Likud decides not to attack Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman to reduce religion and state preoccupation, and facilitate post-election cooperation.

Bothered by deficit? 'Liberman made demands in the billions'

Sources in Likud reject Liberman's assertion he 'discovered' budget deficit, thus deciding to work for unity government without the haredim.

'The cat's out of the bag'

Likud, United Right, respond to MK Liberman's promise to support unity government.

Poll: Right-wing bloc leads with 68 seats

New poll shows rightist-religious bloc leading 68-52 - but still lacks majority without Avidgor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu.

MK Kisch: I hope to be Minister of Communications

Likud MK says Netanyahu planning further changes in the transitional government and will probably dismiss Uri Ariel and Yifat Shasha-Biton.

Back to the Knesset? Ayelet Shaked confirms new election bid

After losing Knesset seat in April election, ex-Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked confirms she will be running in September election.

Ya'alon compares Likud to Hamas, Netanyahu to dictator

Blue and White leader Moshe Ya'alon attacks the Likud. The Likud responds, 'Bogie Ya'alon has long since lost it.'

Netanyahu won't allow Shaked to run with Likud

Likud ministers veto former Justice Minister joining the party, promise to torpedo the move if it comes up.

Hotovely to Netanyahu: Repair rift with Religous Zionism

Tzipi Hotovely disappointed with PM's decision to appoint Ohana as justice minister over her, urges PM to end rift with Religious Zionism.

Likud ministers: Netanyahu deceived us

Leaders in Netanyahu's Likud party say PM promised them justice portfolio before naming Amir Ohana acting Justice Minister.

Likud leaders against letting Shaked join party

Ministers from the Likud party express concern they would be pushed down party list if Ayelet Shaked was allowed to join the party.

MK Forer: I hope Likud got the hint

Yisrael Beytenu MK not worried about confrontation between Netanyahu and Liberman.

'Justice, education portfolios must stay with Likud'

Likud MK Micki Zohar rejects United Right's demand for justice and education portfolios following dismissal of Ministers Bennett and Shaked.

Likud: Shaked, Bennett won't be replaced until next week

Despite vowing to fill vacancies at Justice and Education Ministries by Tuesday, Likud says new ministers won't be appointed till next week.

Report: PM's wife vetoes Shaked joining Likud

TV report claims Sara Netanyahu forbade her husband to secure spot for Ayelet Shaked on Likud list. Likud: This never happened.

Likud MK refuses PM's offer to appoint him Justice Minister

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin turns down offer from Netanyahu, following firing of New Right ministers Ayelet Shaked and Naftali Bennett.

Netanyahu against letting Shaked join Likud

PM rebuffs requests from within Likud to allow Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked to run for Knesset on party list in upcoming elections.

Netanyahu considering firing Bennett and Shaked

PM Binyamin Netanyahu is considering making changes to the transitional government which will be in place until the September elections.

Likud to Netanyahu: Recruit Shaked, get rid of Bennett

Senior Likud officials are pushing Netanyahu to secure a spot on the party's list for former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked.

Poll: Right-wing bloc gains seats, Labor disappears from Knesset

Likud gains 2 seats after merger with Kulanu, Blue & White sinks. Labor wiped off of political map. Broad right-wing alliance nets 7 seats.

Will Ayelet Shaked run with Likud?

While sources close to the prime minister are reportedly checking the possibility, senior Likud officials are working to thwart the move.

Netanyahu's last-minute compromise rejected

Likud says deals reached with coalition-minimum of 60 MKs, as it makes final attempt to reach compromise on Draft Law.

Likud official: Liberman out to bring down Netanyahu

Likud source: Liberman constantly says he will 'consider' proposals, only to reject them outright days later.

New Elections:

Bennett meets with Shaked ahead of Knesset dissolution vote

New Right leaders meet in Naftali Bennett's office amid talk of possible run with Likud, as Israel inches towards new elections.

Nir Barkat to Naftali Bennett: Join the Likud

'Small right-wing parties hurt the nationalist camp,' says ex-Jerusalem Mayor-turned MK Nir Barkat. 'Do what Kulanu did and join the Likud.'

Netanyahu considering giving Ayelet Shaked a top spot in Likud

Senior Likud officials say Prime Minister Netanyahu considering reserving spot for Ayelet Shaked high on Likud's Knesset slate.

Kahlon: We will run with the Likud

Kulanu chairman Moshe Kahlon confirms party will run together with Likud if new elections are held, hopes it will not come to that.

Likud: Liberman rejects any compromise

Likud party says no meeting currently scheduled with Yisrael Beyteinu leader Avigdor Liberman to form coalition, prevent repeat elections.

Likud secretariat approves reserved spots for Kulanu

Also approves proposal to run as one list for next Knesset; Netanyahu: 'Together with Kahlon we'll get more than 40 Knesset seats.'

Beit El yeshiva head calls repeat elections 'dangerous move'

Rabbi Zalman Melamed calls on Right Parties Union to support Knesset dissolution only after Likud signs understandings for future coalition.

Makor Rishon survey: 68 seats for national camp

New Right Party receives five seats, Feiglin and Moshe Kahlon remain outside Knesset.

Likud to vote on merger with Kulanu

Likud, Kulanu parties expected to merge after Likud votes on unification plan ahead of Wednesday's Knesset dissolution vote.

Report: Netanyahu and Liberman to meet at height of crisis

After break between them in recent days, PM and the Yisrael Beyteinu Chair to meet in private in effort to form government.

'Likud without Netanyahu will be invited to Gantz government'

Blue and White prepares to receive mandate for next government. MK Merav Cohen: We'll propose to Likud to join after leader is replaced.'

Lapid: 'Netanyahu obstacle to unity'

Blue and White co-Chair: 'Public wants national unity government; Netanyahu obstacle to unity.'

Shaked won't run with Liberman

Ayelet Shaked denies rumors claiming she'll run with Yisrael Beytenu party. Source: Shaked wants to run with Likud.

Date set for new elections - if coalition talks fail

Likud submits bill to dissolve Knesset, hold early elections on September 3rd, less than five months after last election.

Poll: Right-wing bloc would win again if new elections held

New poll shows right-wing - religious bloc would gain seats if second election held this year, with Likud leading Blue and White.

Netanyahu orders Likud MKs to back vote to dissolve Knesset

Likud pushing for dissolution of 21st Knesset, while Blue and White plans to vote against measure, hoping to receive premiership.

Tomorrow: Vote to dismiss the Knesset

Likud sends message mandating all MKs to attend vote to disperse the Knesset tomorrow afternoon.

Will new Knesset be dissolved this week?

Likud party preparing to pass bill dissolving the new Knesset by Wednesday if coalition talks fail.

Liberman to Likud: Stop lying to the Israeli people

Yisrael Beytenu chief rejects claims he is to blame for stalled coalition talks. 'Accept our draft law and everything will fall into place.'

Amid warnings of new elections, coalition talks remain stalled

Despite threats by Netanyahu to dissolve Knesset and go to new elections, haredi lawmakers and Yisrael Beytenu fail to reach compromise.

Likud on leftist demonstration: What a joke!

Likud responds to leftist demonstration in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's intention to pass the Immunity Law.

Report: Netanyahu considering going to new elections

After coalition talks hit impasse, Netanyahu leaning towards dissolving Knesset and going to new elections, Likud officials warn.

Likud: Liberman blocking formation of right-wing government

Netanyahu calls party leaders in for urgent meeting as coalition talks stall ahead of deadline. Liberman declines request to join meeting.

PM makes 'no progress' in talks with Shas, nixes UTJ meeting

Coalition talks with haredi partners fail to reach breakthrough as Netanyahu prepares for talks with Liberman ahead of next week's deadline.

Coalition talks with United Right stall as gov't deadline nears

Talks between United Right and Likud stall in final week of coalition negotiations. 'We're like unwanted stepchildren.'

Gantz to Netanyahu: 'Stop the Immunity Law'

Blue and White Chair calls on PM to halt enacting Immunity Law, says struggle would take place 'in every possible arena.'