Likud

'A cheap populist decision'

Leftist MKs blast Likud Central Committee after its members approve a motion calling for Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'The first step towards sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.'

Land of Israel activists hail Sunday's vote by Likud party in favor of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as 'historic' move.

Watch: Likud unanimously backs sovereignty over Judea, Samaria

Members of Likud's central committee vote on proposal to extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Likud: Former Defense Minister Ya'alon is spouting nonsense

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon claims PM Netanyahu should be suspect in submarine affair, Likud slams Ya'alon for 'spouting nonsense.'

'Palestinian statehood means the end of the Zionist enterprise'

Former Education Minister addresses 2017 Jabotinsky conference warns of dangers of establishing PA state.

Peace Now blasts Likud Central Committee

Leftist organization criticizes Likud Central Committee's plan to vote on applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Hotovely:

'Guatemala is just a precursor'

Deputy FM on post-Trump Declaration diplomacy: 'We are keepig secret names of other countries considering embassy transfer to Jerusalem.'

Poll: Likud under Gideon Sa'ar wins five more seats than PM

Former Likud minister currently on leave from politics would bring Likud five more Knesset seats than PM Netanyahu, poll shows.

Jewish Home gains strength in new poll

Poll finds if elections were held today, Likud and Yesh Atid would receive the same number of seats, while Jewish Home would gain power.

Saar: I will run for Likud leadership 'at the right time'

Former minister confirms he sees himself as a potential heir to Netanyahu, but will not run for Likud leadership until the time is right.

Poll: 'All-star' dream team led by Lapid could topple Netanyahu

New poll shows that union of center-left, center-right led by Yair Lapid could defeat Likud - and form viable ruling majority.

Likud official: Media creating an anti-Netanyahu atmosphere

Likud official reiterates that Netanyahu is not a suspect in the submarine affair, despite media's attempts to say that he is.

Likud to support return to northern Samaria communities

Likud supports preliminary vote on bill allowing Jews freedom of movement in evacuated areas of northern Samaria.

Left-wing bloc gains majority in latest Knesset poll

For the first time since 2015 election, feft-wing, Arab bloc wins majority in Knesset poll. Shas remains dangerously close to threshold.

Poll: Leftist bloc gains strength

New poll: If elections were held today, the left-center would win 58 Knesset seats, making it difficult for Netanyahu to form a coalition.

Coalition crisis averted with compromise

Coalition Chairman agrees to delay vote on 'French Law' by 1 month, end freeze on all other legislation.

'Fear of US reaction delayed bill repealing Disengagement'

Coalition Chairman says bill canceling Disengagement Law in northern Samaria was delayed because Israel fears US response.

MKs: Promises not kept? We'll be absent from Knesset votes

Coalition MKs threaten to be absent from important Knesset votes unless Netanyahu approves budget for Judea and Samaria bypass roads.

Watch: Kahlon marks 5 years since departure from Likud

Finance Minister releases video marking five years since he left the Likud to form Kulanu.

'The Mayor of Hevron is a convicted terrorist'

MK Sharren Haskel responds after Hevron's Arab Mayor vows to thwart new units in Hevron's Jewish community from being built.

Likud demands Netanyahu fulfill his promise

Likud forum demands PM fulfill promise to build new homes for Migron families 5 years after their homes were destroyed, save Netiv Avot.

Minister Katz:

'I will run for prime minister after Netanyahu'

Transportation Minister hopes the investigations against Netanyahu conclude quickly so that he can continue to fulfill his role.

'Build in Judea and Samaria'

Former Likud minister Gideon Sa’ar urges the Israeli government to approve construction throughout Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu:

'I will lead the Likud to victory in 2019'

Netanyahu rejects reports that he plans to end his political career, says he intends to win the 2019 elections.

Netanyahu vs. the press:

'Fake News is at its peak'

Netanyahu at central Likud event: 'They present Israel as an isolated state, but everyone can see our success.'

'They want to bring down the Prime Minister over cigars'

Thousands of Likud activists meet at airport for annual toast, and to express support for PM and his wife.

'Celebrating' 5 years without a home

Migron expellees protest near Likud party 'toast,' demand PM keep promise and establish permanent community for them.

Poll: Likud to gain seats in next election

New poll shows Likud gaining most seats, with twenty more than second-largest party.

Netanyahu: Media's negativity won't help them

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts media over negative attitude toward him, but says they will not prevail.

Likud still on top, despite Netanyahu investigations

Despite revelation police investigation PM over bribery, fraud allegations, Netanyahu's Likud, right-wing parties actually improve position.

'We showed that the Likud is united behind Netanyahu'

Coalition Chairman Bitan says mass show of support for Prime Minister was a complete success, demonstrates party united behind Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Obsessive campaign against me

PM tells supporters at Likud conference left and media will not stop looking for phony scandals to bring him down no matter the facts.

Likud surges to double-digit lead in latest poll

Netanyahu would easily win reelection, says latest poll, showing big gains for Jewish Home. Shas in danger of failing to enter next Knesset.

In Israel's Knesset, who is the most liberal of them all?

Israeli Freedom Movement releases annual Liberty Index rating parties, MKs from the most to the least liberal. The results may surprise you.

'Only in the Jewish state would they throw you out of your home'

Likud ministers call on Prime Minister to halt 'absurdity' and approve buyers' ownership of Hevron homes.

Jewish Home to Netanyahu: Stop capitulating

Jewish Home unimpressed by Netanyahu's right-wing statements, urges him to take action instead of talking.

Despite leadership change, Labor still trails Likud

Even after Labor dumps Herzog as chairman for ex-Kulanu minister Avi Gabbay, poll shows Likud, right-wing bloc winning decisive victory.

'Machpelah House' residents receive political backing

Ministers and MKs congratulate families who entered Machpelah House in Hevron.

Likud surges to record high in new poll as Israeli left plummets

New poll shows Likud surging to 32 seats, while opposition hemorrhages support.

'Gabbay is a pleasant man but he has no experience'

MK David Amsalem isn't too bothered by Avi Gabbay's election as Labor chairman. "He lacks the experience."

Poll: Likud remains the largest party

New poll finds that the Likud will remain the largest party in the Knesset regardless of who wins the Labor leadership.

'Zionist Union' releases new campaign

'Zionist Union' faction launches counter-campaign following shelved negative campaign planned in Likud against senior Zionist Union figures.

Were building incentives for Qalqilya approved underhandedly?

Likud ministers miss vote, claim Netanyahu didn't know scope of building plans, Samaria leader insists discussion be reopened.

Bennett bottom line:

Yes to financial incentives, no to diplomatic concessions

Jewish Home finds Netanyahu plan to change status quo and make concessions while allowing PA to continue funding and inciting terror.

Bennett: No personal argument with Prime Minister

Jewish Home Chairman responds to attack after calling on Prime Minister to abandon idea of 'two states'.

Netanyahu: The US embassy should move to Jerusalem

PM says all embassies should be in Israel's capital, and that moving the US embassy would shatter the Arab fantasies over the city.

Poll: Yesh Atid leads Likud, Jewish Home passes Zionist Union

Yair Lapid bests PM in latest poll. But do the numbers add up to a Yesh Atid coalition government?

Likud rises, Yesh Atid slumps

New poll shows Likud with four seats more than Yesh Atid.

'My plan will pass even if Likud doesn't approve'

Finance Minister Kahlon says he'll pass his new plan despite opposition, insists Likud anger is misplaced.

Gidon Sa'ar: I have the highest chance of becoming PM

Former Likud minister returning to politics says paradigm of Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders won't work, isn't practical.

The week that was and reader's comments

'All religious/traditional Jews must add their voices to demand change from MKs...in how a truly Jewish Military Force should act.'

'Likud has become nationalist; religious have no representation'

Former DM Ya'alon: I found even national-religious public, which lacks Knesset representation, dissatisfied with Likud.

Future Likud head?

'My political exile is over'

Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar announces return to political life: 'My goal is to strengthen Likud ahead of future challenges.'

Likud: Bennett is the last one who should preach

Likud officials fire back after Bennett criticizes Netanyahu over missed opportunity on U.S.-Israel relations.

Poll: Voters side with Kahlon over PM in coalition crisis

Likud continues to slide, with Yair Lapid opening up 4-seat lead as public turns against PM in coalition crisis over public broadcasting.

Ya'alon:

'Today, Rivlin wouldn't get into the Likud'

Former Defense Minister criticizes Likud as he prepares to form a new party.

Poll: Lapid tops Netanyahu, PM's approval rating at 35%

The Likud would lose to Yesh Atid if elections were held today, poll says, with PM's approval rating underwater at just 35%.

Glick berates Bitan's 'forceful and divisive style'

MK Yehuda Glick: 'No-one understands why Prime Minister wants elections over Corporation'

Poll: Ya'alon does not pass electoral threshold

Radio 103 survey reveals 'Yesh Atid' largest party, Likud immediately follows, Joint Arab List and Jewish Home tie for third place.

'Israelis are sick of elections'

Minister Gila Gamliel says Likud opposes elections over public broadcasting issue. 'They won't forgive us if we go to elections'.