Likud

Historic low: Zionist union collapses to single digits in poll

Opposition party would lose two thirds of this strength in elections, drop from 24 to just 8 seats, lowest level for Labor in history.

Likud minister: Right-wing rapper will never be a Likud member

Tzachi Hanegbi rips rapper 'Hatzel', claims he will never part of the Likud despite his recent membership. 'His views don't fit the Likud'.

MK Glick: Hatzel needs to tone it down

MK Yehuda Glick urges famous rapper Yoav Eliasi to tone down his rhetoric following his attack on MK Benny Begin.

Likud: Stop attacking MK Begin

Likud fires back at rapper Hatzel, who claimed in an interview that MK Benny Begin's daughter converted to Islam.

Rapper accuses Minister's daughter of converting to Islam

Israeli Rapper Yoav Eliasi struck back at Likud Minister Benny Begin. "His daughter converted to Islam, his son throws rocks at the IDF."

Popular rapper unfazed by Likud critics

Popular nationalist Hatzel, who announced he would join the Likud party, says those in the party who criticize his decision are afraid.

Popular nationalist rapper joins Likud

Rap star Yoav Eliasi, better known as 'Hatzel', convinced by MK Oren Hazan to join Likud; 'He may be worth 5 Knesset seats for us.'

Justice Minister: Government will survive

At press conference, Ayelet Shaked touches on variety of topics, from the induction of Maale Adumim, to her possible defection to the Likud.

Justice Minister: Enough with bullying from Likud

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked explains her call for haredim to become journalists, while touching on party tensions with the Likud.

Kahlon: This government desperately needs a vacation

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon gives exasperated prescription to cure the ills of internally feuding government.

'Bennett and Shaked are the darlings of the left'

War of words between Jewish Home, Likud heats up. 'Netanyahu is attacking us because he wants to bring in Labor'.

'Moving to the Likud? Nonsense'

Justice Minister Shaked denies rumors she is planning to bolt Jewish Home for Likud. 'Bennett and I will enlarge party as much as possible.'

End of the Samaria water crisis?

Water Minister Yuval Steinitz describes the emergency measures taken to break the water crisis in Samaria.

Knesset Chairman urges all 'decision-makers' to visit Amona

Yuli Edelstein: "As long as the basic premise is destruction, nothing good will come out of it, not for Jews and not for Arabs."

Haredi party trumps Labor in latest poll, Yesh Atid ties Likud

Jewish Home, United Torah Judaism surge past Zionist Union, Yesh Atid pulls into statistical dead-heat with Likud.

'Bogie party' beginning to take shape

Reports say former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon is starting his own party and has already reached out to several figures.

'Annex the communities of greater Jerusalem'

Minister Yisrael Katz: Israel should promote its own initiative in the region and not capitulate to foreign attempts to impose peace.

Police: Proof of fraud by former aide to PM

Police have gathered proof that allegedly shows Perah Lerner, former aide to the PM passed on inside information to her husband.

72% believe government failed against terror wave

Warning signs for Likud, Zionist Union as latest poll shows Israelis frustrated with status quo.

Likud blasts Bennett over criticism of Netanyahu

Officials in the Likud outraged after Bennett criticizes Netanyahu for supporting a Palestinian state.

Poll: Ya'alon-Sa'ar-Kahlon alliance could beat Likud

Poll finds that new party led by former top Likud ministers would win more seats in the next election than Likud.

Nir Barkat defers to Netanyahu over Likud leadership

Jerusalem mayor won't challenge Prime Minister, he announces Wednesday, despite recordings hinting otherwise.

MK Zohar changes mind, won't resign from Knesset

Likud MK Mickey Zohar announces he will not be resigning from the Knesset after all.

Likud-Yisrael Beytenu coalition talks resume

Coalition talks between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu parties resumed after Liberman said earlier they reached a “dead end”.

Netanyahu urges Likud MK to remain in Knesset

First-term Likud MK tells Prime Minister he will be leaving Knesset for 'personal reasons'.

Deputy Minister Kara considers quitting Likud

Kara announces he is weighing his future in the party, accusing Netanyahu of racism for not appointing him as minister.

Ariel Sharon's son joins Likud, may run for Knesset

Son of Sharon - who left Likud to form Kadima and push through Disengagement - is open to running in next elections.

New MK Yehuda Glick: 'I pray to sanctify the name of Heaven'

Temple Mount activist gives emotional response to Arutz Sheva after Ya'alon's dramatic resignation launches his political career.

Coalition negotiators agree: Death penalty for terrorists

Likud negotiators agree to key demand made by Yisrael Beytenu, as condition to joining gov't: capital punishment for terrorist murderers.

Top Likud official slams 'bad' Ya'alon for harming the party

Senior official slams 'bad-hearted' Ya'alon for 'thinking he's above us all,' and 'lighting fires that are hard to put out.'

Likud ministers overjoyed at Liberman meeting

Outpouring of ministers and deputy ministers hail the coming of a 'wide, right-wing government' with Likud's 'natural partner.'

Likud warns Netanyahu to stop talks with Herzog

Senior Likud members from Judea and Samaria demand PM stop unity talks, warning Herzog as FM will create a Palestinian state.

Huge gains for Bennett, Liberman as Herzog plummets in poll

Nationalist camp surges in latest poll as Labor loses nearly half its seats. Likud led by Yaalon would face massive losses.

Zionist Union MK: The damage Buji caused is irreparable

MK Mickey Rosenthal blasts Herzog for contemplating the idea of "crawling into the government."

Minister: Joining with Labor will destroy Likud's future

Likud's Elkin warns a unity government would be an 'historic mistake,' as Zionist Union would pull coalition leftward to justify itself.

Source: Likud to reach out to Liberman to join government

Likud source says the party intends to reach out to Yisrael Beytenu after talks with Zionist Union failed.

Likud MK hopes to stop unity government with Labor

'Better to have a narrow government with principles than a broad coalition that sells out,' says Yoav Kish.

Report: Netanyahu offers Zionist Union nine gov't ministries

Unity gov't talks continue apace, as sources close to the prime minister say he's made a very generous offer to opposition leader Herzog.

Senior Likud members want to place limits on Netanyahu

A number of senior Likud members are secretly encouraging opposition bill to place term limits on Prime Minister.

Details of alleged 'unity government' deal revealed

Senior Likud source claims Netanyahu made generous deal to leftist Zionist Union, now waiting for response; Herzog's office denies.

Netanyahu: Liberman working with Arabs to form leftist gov't

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman, says he is working with the Joint List to bring down the government.

Netanyahu: We will do what it takes to fight terrorism

At a toast for Likud activists in honor of Passover, PM Netanyahu vows the fight against terrorism will continue.

Liberman blasts 'defeatist and weak' government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts government's policy with regard to Gaza, accuses Netanyahu of secret talks with Hamas.

Barkat planning Likud takeover? Recordings reveal his ambitions

Recordings of closed-door meetings reveal Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat's growing ambitions within Likud.

Shaked: 'The incitement against Yaalon is very serious'

Justice Minister denounces threats against Defense Minister, though insists they come from his own party.

Poll: Lapid, Liberman continue to gain strength

New poll finds that Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu are making gains at the expense of Likud and the Zionist Union.

Coalition crisis

Netanyahu's Likud feud caught on tape

PM recorded in faction meeting condemning MKs who are protesting his canceling of Ethiopian Ailyah decision, warns coalition is in danger.

Poll: Yesh Atid nearly catches up to Likud

Lapid's party comes in at 21 seats to 26 for Likud. In 1-on-1 vote against Netanyahu, Lapid ties with Bennett for closest gap behind the PM.

Netanyahu coalition loses majority in latest poll

Latest poll shows big gains for Yesh Atid, Jewish Home. Likud, Kulanu, and Zionist Union continue to decline.

Poll: Israelis favor right-wing, religious parties

63% of Israeli Jews identify with right-wing/religious parties, only 16% identify with Left; just 30% believe 'settlements' harm Israel.

Likud suspends MK Hazan from Knesset Committees

After skipping a vote without coordinating and letting a bill fail, freshman MK gets pulled from two committees.

70 percent of Israelis believe primaries bring corruption

Israelis show a lack of faith in the honesty of primary elections, say system could work if there were a budget cap and transparency.

'It's not enough to say no to a Palestinian state'

Activists at Likud mega-event lobby MKs, ministers to annex Judea-Samaria; 'The Right needs an alternative vision.'

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Hazan to Ya'alon: Are we in the same reality?

At Likud event MK takes aim at Defense Minister for not addressing 'knife intifada'; Ya'alon claims he 'wants' to return Hevron Jews.

'The state of southern Tel Aviv is occupied'

Activist May Golan takes part in Likud event to demand 'right-wing government solve infiltration crisis it has overseen for 7 years.'

Liberman and Likud party trade insults as attacks mount

Liberman charges Israel has 'no acting PM'; Likud responds accusing him of 'cheap politics' and absolving Palestinians of responsibility.

Watch: Nationalist students 'defend the IDF' at Tel Aviv U.

After being banned by university, nationalist student groups overcome. Together with MKs protest Breaking the Silence's 'lie industry.'

It's official: Netanyahu will continue as Likud chairman

Likud's election committee confirms cancellation of the primaries for the leadership of the party.

Tel Aviv University allows Breaking the Silence, bans Likud

In surprising move, Tel Aviv University permits Breaking the Silence, Meretz event, but refuses permission for Likud, Im Tirtzu protest.