Likud

Likud continues slide in new poll

Latest survey finds ruling Likud party dropping after Liberman's sudden resignation, faction led by Benny Gantz would get 12 seats.

The Liberman effect? Likud gets weaker in polls

Poll conducted after resignation of defense minister finds the ruling party falling below 30 seats.

Begin rips 'Death Penalty for Terrorists' bill

Likud MK and son of former Prime Minister calls death penalty bill 'harmful and foolish proposal', vows to vote against it.

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

MK Miki Zohar confident Netanyahu will lead Israel to 'decisive victory' over Hamas, following wave of rocket attacks.

Barak: Submarine scandal borders on treason

Former prime minister says 'Case 3000' borders on treason, says Netanyahu needs to resign.

Netanyahu responds to new Iranian sanctions: A historic day

Netanyahu responds to the activation of the new wave of sanctions on Iran: "I thank President Trump on his brave and important decision"

Watch: Israel's pistol-packing parliamentarian takes aim

First female former combat soldier to serve in the Knesset says she's always packing heat, practices yearly to maintain her marksmanship.

The winners and losers in the Jerusalem council election

Haredim just one seat away from majority in Jerusalem city council as candidates gear up for run-off election in mayoral race.

Who brings more seats, Netanyahu or Sa'ar?

New Channel 10 poll finds that the Likud under Netanyahu would win 30 seats.

Netanyahu: Former Likud minister trying to bring me down

PM says former senior minister in the Likud party plotting with opposition to remove him from power.

Poll: Labor falls to 8, Jewish Home surges to 13

With entry of former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz into politics, center-left vote split, as Likud maintains double-digit lead.

Poll: Likud at 32 seats, Jewish Home at 10

New poll shows Likud strengthening, Yesh Atid and Zionist Union weakening.

Likud leadership: Jerusalem needs Elkin

Likud leadership explains why Ze'ev Elkin is the most suitable candidate for mayor of Jerusalem.

Barak compares Netanyahu to Romanian dictator

Former PM compares Netanyahu to Ceausescu. Likud fires back: Barak is delusional.

Netanyahu: We will lead Israel for many more years

Netanyahu toasts the Jewish New Year with Likud activists, criticizes media for failing to cover report which found Israelis are happy.

Likud MK to haredi lawmakers: Recognize non-Orthodox movements

Coalition MK calls on haredi leaders to recognize other 'streams' of Judaism. 'This is their state too.'

Poll: Likud at 36 seats, Jewish Home at 11

PM's party gets double the amount of seats that Yesh Atid would receive. Zionist Union under Gabbay plummets to 11 seats.

'Likud not competing with Jewish Home'

Likud national headquarters Chair responds to Minister Shaked: 'Partnership with Jewish Home and haredim irreplaceable.'

'If Likud gets 40 seats there will be a left-wing government'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked says last time Likud had as many seats as PM Netanyahu wants was during the leadup to the Disengagement.

'Trump internalized what Netanyahu didn't get'

MK Betzalel Smotrich pleased with Trump decision to eliminate UNRWA. In A7 interview he explains concern over too-powerful Likud.

Education Minister warns: Too-strong Likud harmful to right

Education Minister Bennett says PM Netanyahu doesn't want Jewish Home in government, too much power for Likud could destroy Israel's right.

Shaked chosen as Israel's most influential person

Shaked metoeric rise continues. A week after chosen most popular minister, Shaked is named Israel's most influential person by The Marker.

'Likud Youth' leader booted for meeting with Abbas

Deputy head of Likud youth movement dismissed for participating in meeting with PA chairman organized by Peace Now.

Knesset Speaker optimistic: 50 seats for Likud

Yuli Edelstein says it would be a mistake to dissolve the Knesset, believes Likud could win 50 seats in the next elections.

Bennett warns: A too-strong Likud is bad for Israel

Jewish Home chairman and Education Minister says Likud with too much power would carry out moves like the 2005 Gaza withdrawal.

Netanyahu's goal for elections: 40 seats

PM attends conference of local Likud candidates, providing encouragement. 'With Hashem's help and yours, Likud will grow to the skies.'

Coalition chairman: Elkin is a fake Likudnik

Amsalem says in radio interview that Elkin is 'not a real Likudnik' for running in Jerusalem mayoral race on an independent ticket.

Private numbers of Israeli president, Cabinet members leaked

Attorney turned political activist posts phone numbers of senior Israeli leaders. One MK thanks activist for the 'service'.

Petition: Make the Cave of the Patriarchs wheelchair-accessible

Over 100 Likud movement members sign petition demanding PM Netanyahu make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to the elderly and disabled.

Did PM Netanyahu promise to change the Nationality Law?

Haredi parties supported Nationality Law in exchange for ability to change Draft Law, report says.

'Don't let State fold on illegal Bedouin outpost'

Likud activists call on party members, MKs, to to exert influence to prevent the state from capitulating on the evacuation of Khan el-Ahmar.

Victory for new Likudniks

Court rules most petitioners be returned to Likud; administration required to decide within month on membership of thousands via Internet.

Survey: Even right-wing voters support the LGBTQ protests

Poll finds Likud would win 30 seats if elections held today, Likud and Jewish Home voters support recent LGBTQ protests.

'Obama barred Israel from passing Nationality Law'

Senior Likud officials say Netanyahu held off on Nationality Law in the past due to Obama's opposition. Law now supported by Trump admin.

Poll: Ayelet Shaked wins 33 mandates with Likud

Justice Minister Shaked the second most popular candidate for premier, would win same number of seats as Netanyahu at helm of Likud.

Likud rises to 35 seats in latest poll

Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud leads nearest competitor by more than 2-1 according to latest poll.

Netanyahu: No early elections

'I want to continue with this coalition until almost the end of its term,' says PM, rejecting talk of early elections.

Poll: Likud surges to 33, Jewish Home falls to 7

Netanyahu holds nearly two-to-one lead over nearest rival, would be easily reelected as premier, says new poll.

'They've been trampling Sara's image for 20 years'

PM opens Likud meeting with reference to Draft Law, later thanks MKs and Likud activists for supporting him and especially his wife.

Bennett to Netanyahu: We will not allow this

Education Minister says law to combat PA terror payments cannot be allowed to be gutted by Likud amendments.

Survey: Likud continues to lead

New poll shows Likud would win 32 seats if elections were held today, while runner up Yesh Atid would receive 18 seats.

Families of terror victims against the Likud

Families of victims of terror attacks furious at Likud MKs who refuse to meet with them on PA payments to terrorists.

Hotovely gives birth to third daughter

'We thank God for our growing family,' says Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely after giving birth to third daughter.

Bennett, Liberman, or Kahlon to join the Likud?

Transportation Minister: Only those who have not left the party can lead the Likud.

Poll: Likud remains largest party in Knesset

New poll finds that if elections were to be held today, Likud would win 31 seats, with Yesh Atid a distant second.

Poll: 'Likud Beytenu' joint list would net 36 seats

Latest Knesset poll shows Labor sinking to just 10 seats, while Likud would win 34. Alliance between Likud, Yisral Beytenu would win 36.

Poll: Likud 34 - Yesh Atid 17

Despite recommendation to indict Netanyahu, Likud continues to gain in polls, while Labor, Yesh Atid fall.

Likud Minister announces Jerusalem mayoral bid

Zeev Elkin, minister of J'lem affairs, announces plans to run in this fall's race for mayor of Jerusalem.

Poll: Likud 36, Yesh Atid 17

Netanyahu would easily win fifth term as PM, poll shows, as Likud opens up massive lead over Yesh Atid, Zionist Union.

Have demographics doomed the Israeli left?

Did immigration and high Orthodox birthrate doom Israel’s left to perpetual opposition status? Analysis.

New poll puts Likud at 35 seats; Yesh Atid: 18

Israeli News poll puts Likud at comfortable 35 seats, leaving Yesh Atid panting to catch up at 18.

'Loving Jerusalem not a provocation. It's part of being Jewish'

MK Sharren Haskel speaks to the 'Salute to Jerusalem' Arutz Sheva Conference organized by Dr. Joe Frager.

'The Likud wants the Overrule Clause'

MK Miki Zohar is convinced that the remarks against the “Overrule Clause” will not affect Netanyahu.

Likud ministers will vote for 'Override Clause'

Despite PM's request to postpone vote for another week, Likud ministers expected to vote for legislation promoted by Bennett.

Poll: Likud gaining strength, Levi-Abekasis weakening

Poll published by Channel 20 finds Likud would win 32 seats if elections were to be held today.

Could retired general save the Zionist Union?

Zionist Union would win 24 seats to Likud's 28 according to latest poll, if ex-IDF chief of staff leads party.

New Coalition Crisis?

Jewish Home issues ultimatum

Education Minister warns PM his party will drop support for coalition in Knesset if Override Clause limiting Supreme Court not advanced.

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Likud maintains lead despite weakening

According to News 2 survey, Yesh Atid polls at 20 seats and Zionist Union 14. Orly Levy Abekasis wins 8 seats in poll.

'Likud promised to back Supreme Court Override Law'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett says Likud signed agreement explicitly promising to advance his bill restricting judicial activism.

Likud responds to Natalie Portman's decision

Likud calls Natalie Portman a 'hypocrite,' Genesis Prize says it will distribute prize money to organizations not of Portman's choosing.