Likud

Rebellion? Likud Bill to Block Bibi

Senior Likud sources seek bill to limit prime minister's term, aside from proposals to limit Likud chairman's powers in party primaries.

Hazan Lashes Out at Hotovely in Twitter Feud

Likud MKs resort to Twitter battle over remarks allegedly made during faction discussion on overhauling party primaries.

Dissatisfied Likud MKs: Time to Dump Party Primaries

Ayoub Kara is seeking to prevent a repeat of the 'bitter taste' among many Likud members over the way the government was formed.

Erdan: I Have Been Given the Tools to Effect Change

After 'long discussions' with Netanyahu, Erdan explains to supporters, he agreed to return to government as Internal Security Minister.

Cabinet Approves Erdan's Ministerial Appointment

With governmental approval, motion to make Erdan Internal Security and Strategic Affairs Minister will go before Knesset vote Monday.

Hazan to Netanyahu: Don't Treat Me Like a Child

The Knesset's youngest MK pushes back against resistance to putting Judea-Samaria bus regulation plan back on the table.

Elkin Refuses to Attend Vote on Erdan Appointment

Angered over loss of his position, Elkin declined to attend vote to appoint Gilad Erdan Internal Security and Strategic Affairs Minister.

Report: Netanyahu Antics Enrage Likud Committee

According to report, Netanyahu created new positions for five personal advisers costing Likud tens of thousands of shekels.

Likud: Ya'alon, Not Jewish Home, Final Authority on Construction

Likud source claims Deputy Defense Minster Ben-Dahan will not have power to approve construction in Judea-Samaria.

Hanegbi: This Government Can't Last Four Years

Likud MK Tzahi Hangebi calls on Liberman to return to coalition, says government can only last if it is broadened in next two months.

'Erdan Must Find His Place in the Government'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin publicly calls on Likud MK Gilad Erdan to come back to the government and accept ministerial role.

'If Hotovely Not Minister, it Would Be a Spit in the Face'

Likud's national-religious public and Hotovely associates vent frustrations over Netanyahu's intentions not to give her a ministry.

Likud Appointments Start to Shape Up

Despite threats from Erdan, Netanyahu has so far made deals Thursday with ministers Katz, Ya'alon, Steinitz, and Akunis.

Report: Erdan Threatening to Leave Government

PM's unwillingness to grant Erdan's request for interior and public security portfolios may see Likud #2 leave the government.

Questions Remain Regarding Ministerial Portfolios for Likud

Netanyahu says Katz will remain Transportation Minister but questions remain regarding other members of the Likud.

Which Likud MKs Will Become Ministers?

Yariv Levin, Danny Danon weigh in on Likud hopefuls hours before Netanyahu is due to dole out appointments.

Likud In-Fighting Looms with Gov't Expansion on the Horizon

With cabinet expansion expected to be approved Wednesday, Netanyahu must then find way to keep his party members satisfied.

Likud Blasts 'Hypocrites' Who Oppose Expansion of Cabinet

Likud welcomes the passing of the motion to expand the cabinet, blasts those who were opposed to it as “hypocrites”.

Netanyahu Snatches Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

A pyrrhic victory for Netanyahu: The inability to negotiate properly may result in an unstable government.

Liberman: I Deceived Voters? Netanyahu Did!

Yisrael Beytenu chair attacks Prime Minister for duplicity against immigrant community, promises to fight him from the Opposition.

Shas Coalition Deal Includes Synagogues, Haredi Housing

Shas has succeeded in 'rolling back the clock' on many of the 'edicts' from the previous government, its coalition agreement shows.

New Likud MK Nava Boker: Time to Annex Gush Etzion

On a visit to the area, new MK said that annexing Gush Etzion is a top priority for her and that she'll push legislation on the matter.

Sources: Hotovely to Become First Religious Woman Minister

Likud MK set to be the first observant woman to be appointed to a ministry, as Netanyahu reportedly set to offer her Science Ministry.

A-G Expected to Challenge Coalition for Technical Reasons

Likud's deals with UTJ, Jewish Home violated Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein's guidelines for coalition talks, news site claims.

MK Ayoub Kara Takes Threats Down a Notch

After angry threats against Netanyahu last Thursday, MK Ayoub Kara (Likud) appeared more moderate in interview on Sunday.

Kara: I Love the PM, But Druze Minister is 'National Necessity'

Defending decision to threaten Netanyahu in letter to supporters, Likud MK Ayoub Kara insists Israel needs a Druze minister.

Likud MK: Cancel the Oslo Accords, Build Judea-Samaria

MK Mickey Zohar: Judea-Samaria 'most important area as Jews in a Jewish, democratic state,' hopes for progress in next government.

Lapid Livid Over Enlarging of Cabinet, Threatens Legal Action

Likud announces Knesset vote on enlarging the cabinet from 18 ministries to 20, evoking threats from Yesh Atid.

New Government to Legalize Jewish Buildings in Judea-Samaria

Coalition deal between Likud and Jewish Home establishes team to arrange legality of buildings and neighborhoods.

Next Foreign Minister: Binyamin Netanyahu

Tension raises in Likud as senior members fight for limited handful of ministerial posts, with some already decided and some up for grabs.

Senior Likud MKs Threaten Netanyahu for Portfolios

Senior MKs, including Silvan Shalom and Ayoub Kara, threaten not to vote for key bill in early sign of coalition instability.

Herzog: PM Dug Himself a Pit, I Will Not Throw Him a Rope

Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog insists Netanyahu should not count on him to bail out latest government when push comes to shove.

Bennett Insists: Shuli Muallem Returning to Knesset

As part of coalition deal with Likud, Shaked will resign as MK, only serving as minister, making way for Shuli Muallem to return to Knesset.

Final Deal Signed Between Likud and Jewish Home

After 'sleepless' night of talks between Likud and Jewish Home, a final deal has been signed.

Livni: Netanyahu Only Interested in Political Survival

Asserting that Netanyahu 'bowed down' before coalition partners, Livni claims funding to haredim and Judea and Samaria will hurt Israel.

Jewish Home Deal 'Historic' Says Party Director

The new deal between Jewish Home and the Likud is a 'historic achievement for Religious Zionism,' said party director Nir Orbach.

Elkin: Likud In No Hurry to Broaden the Coalition

Likud negotiating team member, MK Ze'ev Elkin, discusses compromises with Jewish Home and plans to broaden the government.

MK Hazan: Left Hasn't Digested Right's Victory

Brushing aside criticism of him in the press, new Likud MK Oren Hazan asserts attacks stem from Left's inability to accept Likud's victory.

Sources: Netanyahu Ready to Offer Herzog Rotation Deal

Just hours after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced, Likud sources said he was looking for new coalition partners.

Netanyahu: 61 is Good, and 61 Plus is Even Better

Netanyahu, Bennett welcome agreement that will enable the establishment of a coalition with 61 MKs.

Breaking news

Likud, Jewish Home Sign Coalition Deal

Deal struck two hours before deadline, sources say. Netanyahu gives in on Justice Ministry, but keeps Foreign Ministry.

Zero hour ultimatum

Bennett Demands: Justice Ministry or Opposition

Bennett in last minute demand that Shaked be made justice minister; Likud sources say 'lust for portfolios canceling right-wing govt.'

MK Miri Regev to Bennett: Stop Playing Games, Join the Coalition

Likud MK calls on Jewish Home to join the government immediately, threatens small parties would suffer in return to polls.

Report: Netanyahu Refuses to Give Jewish Home Foreign Ministry

Likud sources say Bennett offered Justice Ministry instead; all talks have ground to a halt.

Jewish Home Outraged Over Coalition Agreement with Shas

Jewish Home, upset that Religious Affairs Ministry was given to Shas, plans to demand another ministry as "compensation".

Report: Jewish Home to Demand Foreign Ministry

After Yisrael Beytenu backs out of talks, Jewish Home reportedly weighing demanding the Foreign Ministry ahead of deadline.

Likud: National Government Rests on Jewish Home

Moments after signing coalition deal with Shas, Likud moves to next target to complete gov't: Jewish Home and chairman Naftali Bennett.

Nagosa: PM Could Make History Appointing Me Absorption Minister

Longtime Ethiopian community activist and new Likud MK, Avraham Nagosa, wants post being vacated by Yisrael Beytenu's Landver.

Analysis

Liberman's Gambit: Stroke of Genius or Political Suicide?

By announcing he won't join the coalition, Liberman is throwing down the gauntlet to Likud and Jewish Home - but it's a risky move.

Ethiopian MK Calls for Inquiry into Racism in Israel

MK Avraham Nagosa explains that, unlike the Russian community, the Ethiopian sector has little representation - and that must change.

Clock Ticking on Coalition Talks

As deadline looms, Likud's major problem is finding a solution to Religious Affairs debate as well as keeping Yisrael Beytenu in line.

Lapid Threatens Netanyahu with High Court Petition

If Netanyahu refuses to appoint health miniter, leaving minsitry in hands of UTJ, Lapid threatened, Yesh Atid will turn to High Court.

Netanyahu, Deri Set to Meet: Deal Imminent?

After deals were closed with UTJ and Kulanu, Shas appears to be next to sign onto Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's new government.

Tekuma Central Committee Ready to Walk if 'Red Lines' Not Met

Furious Central Committee members say meeting must be convened immediately to determine red lines for coalition, before it is too late.

Danon: I'm Confident I Will Be a Minister

Arguing much time has passed since disagreement with Netanyahu over summer war, Danon insists the pair have a good relationship.

Source: Plenty of 'Jobs' Left for Likud MKs

Likud MKs have expressed concern that there will be nothing left over for them - but a party source promised them at least 12 ministries.

UTJ Signs Government Deal, Followed By Kulanu

United Torah Judiasm became the first party to join Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's new coalition, followed by Kulanu.

Source: Netanyahu Has Had It 'Up to Here' With Shas, Jewish Home

With less than a week to go before his deadline, PM Netanyahu is said to be ready to give up on deals with Aryeh Deri and Naftali Bennett.

Coalition Agreement Reached Between Likud and Kulanu

Likud and Kahlon’s party reach agreements in ongoing coalition negotiations. Final agreement expected to be signed Wednesday.

First Coalition Deal Signed Between UTJ and Likud

Haredi party UTJ becomes the first to seal negotiations as Netanyahu's coalition government starts to take form.