Likud

'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'.

Poll: Likud wins most seats

Likud would have one more seat than Yesh Atid if elections were held today, finds new Channel 10 poll.

Likud seeks to delay annexation bill

Coalition chairman asks Jewish Home to postpone vote on sovereignty over Maaleh Adumim.

'It's a shame Yaalon decided to leave us'

Likud minister says Yaalon to blame for falling out with party, argues former Def. Minister would have been wise to accept Foreign Ministry.

Ya'alon leaves Likud

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon leaves Likud to make new party.

Poll: Netanyahu easily wins additional term as PM

Survey released Friday shows Likud winning election, coalition retaining present strength - even with Yaalon making an independent bid.

'We will not remain silent if freeze continues'

Chairman of Likud National Headquarters hopes to see new construction in Judea and Samaria.

Bennett preparing for national leadership with Likud merger

Naftali Bennett intends to merge with Likud before election in order to thwart Yair Lapid's rise in the polls.

Herzog: Netanyahu 'ran away' from peace initative

Opposition chairman: Kerry's peace proposal was historic opportunity but Netanyahu backed off because it would have dismantled Likud.

Leftists to attempt Likud takeover

Group including extreme left-wingers plans joining Likud to influence party and insert left-leaning candidates.

'Strengthen Prime Minister Netanyahu, establish sovereignty'

Likud members and Yesha leaders gather to establish firm stance on Judea and Samaria prior to PM's meeting with President Trump.

After Netanyahu: Who will be the next Prime Minister?

New poll reveals who Israelis believe will most likely succeed Netanyahu at the helm of the Likud.

MKs welcome approval of Regulation Law

MKs from Likud and Jewish Home welcome the passing of the Regulation Law, which passed its second and third readings.

Ze'ev Elkin: Let's be honest and admit we failed

Minister Elkin tells Amona residents: 'Without your determination we would not have achieved the Regulation Law.'

'Infidelity to Land of Israel will bring down government'

Daniella Weiss estimates Amona evacuation and Ofra house demolition will cause elections. 'Whoever betrays Eretz Yisrael falls from power.'

Regev wins mock Likud primaries

Culture and Sport Minister comes in first in mock primaries held during the "Likudiada".

Netanyahu: I intend to lead Israel for years to come

Netanyahu thanks Likud activists for their support in the wake of "campaign to pressure law enforcement agencies to indict me".

'Now is the time to annex Judea and Samaria'

Women in Green org cites poll showing wide support for annexation ahead of PM's planned meeting with Trump. 'These are very crucial days'.

MK Hazan to attend Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Poland

MK Oren Hazan accepts invitation to attend ceremony that other Likud MKs declined in order to be available for Knesset votes.

Poll: Bennett leading right-wing candidate

A new poll published by Ma'ariv indicates that Naftali Bennett would lead the country if elections were held today - and he ran under Likud.

'Will Trump be good for Israel? It depends on Netanyahu'

Likud Chair: Trump's statements indicate change for better, but if PM continues talk about two states, our situation will be worse.

'Bibi will continue as PM even if there is an indictment'

Coalition Chairman calls on Likud ministers to support PM while he is under investigation, says PM will continue to serve even if indicted.

Poll: Lapid on top, Netanyahu trailing

Latest poll shows Yesh Atid retaining 3-seat lead over Likud, as Jewish Home passes Joint List to be 3rd largest party.

What moves Prime Minister Netanyahu?

PM opens Likud faction meeting with remarks on yesterday's terror attack. Wounded soldiers told him they want to continue serving in IDF.

Netanyahu, Lapid tied as top picks for Prime Minister

Yesh Atid leads Likud in latest poll; majority of Israelis disagree with conviction of Elor Azariya.

PM to opposition: hold off on the celebrations

PM tells opposition and leftist media not to celebrate criminal investigation against him, since it will come to nothing.

Poll: Lapid would win most seats

Channel 10 poll finds that if elections were to be held today, Lapid would win 27 seats. Likud would be second with 23.

'Lapid has proven again that he's a leftist in disguise'

Likud blasts Yesh Atid chairman who criticized Netanyahu's response to the anti-Israel action in the UN Security Council.

Begin suspended for voting against coalition

MK Benny Begin suspended from Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee for breaking Coalition rules by voting against Regulation Law.

Netanyahu and Lapid dead even in latest poll

New poll finds that if elections were held today, Likud and Yesh Atid would each win 25 seats. Herzog continues to crash.

Likud activist:

'Liberman is a leftist, don't be shocked by his statements'

Likud activist Natan Engelsman says he was not surprised by Defense Minister's call to build only in “settlement blocs”.