Likud

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.

Coalition drama

Jewish Home Anger: If Bibi Doesn't Want Us, Let's Turn to Buji

After cutting off talks with PM, Jewish Home MKs vent their fury at Likud for 'taking us for granted'; 'We're not in Likud's back pocket'.

Erdan: It's Legitimate for Netanyahu to Turn to the Left

Presenting deal to Zionist Union may be only way to curb extravagant demands of nationalist partners, Likud minister Gilad Erdan asserts.

Likud MKs Irked by Possibility of Bennett as Education Minister

Senior Likud sources express fury at PM for giving Jewish Home's Bennett the Education Ministry and overlooking veteran Likud MKs.

Netanyahu Faces Uphill Battle to Form Coalition

Likud presents two initiatives Kulanu opposes and conflict continues over religious affairs post, leaving Netanyahu with mess on his hands.

Deputy Mayors Demand Bennett Provide Senior Portfolios

Jewish Home's Forum of Deputy Mayors support Bennett's ultimatum to Likud, but also demand the religion, education, and foreign portfolios.

Bennett Threatens to Stop Coalition Talks with Likud

Jewish Home chairman says his party will end coalition negotiations if Shas is given the Religious Affairs Ministry.

Report: Likud and United Torah Judaism Deal On the Rocks

UTJ source tells Arutz Sheva that Likud has retracted prior agreements to repeal criminal sanctions from Enlistment Law.

Likud: Anat Waxman Curses the Value of 'Freedom of Expression'

Likud party fires back at actress's half-apology on Saturday, notes that arrogance and racism in the name of 'free speech' is intolerable.

Actress Apologizes for Insulting Israelis in Anti-Bibi Rant

Anat Waxman, who derided Likud voters as an unrefined working class, finally apologizes for rant - but insists she was not 'racist.'

Regev Laments 'Blackmail' From Small Parties in Coalition Talks

MK Miri Regev claims small, medium parties are holding up talks, calls to change the electoral system to ensure majority is in power.

With Shas, UTJ, and Kulanu On Board, How Can PM Finalize Gov't?

Shas, UTJ, and Kulanu all close to a final deal with Likud - leaving Netanyahu with two main options to concretize his fourth government.

Bennett: Some Progress Made in Talks with Likud

Jewish Home chair says while headway has been made on some issues, more negotiations are needed over construction and Jewish State Law.

Will Increasing Number of Ministers Affect Coalition Talks?

Despite opposition from most parties, it remains unlikely Likud's wise to raise number of ministerial posts will blow up negotiations.

Moses: With Kahlon its 'Tools' But Us 'Blackmail'

MK Menachem Moses speaks out about near finished coalition deal between UTJ, Likud, shoos away naysayers.

Jewish Home Flip Flops on Criminal Sanctions for Haredis

MK Ayelet Shaked says she was always for economic sanctions, and would be willing to cancel criminal sanctions for better alternative.

Sources: Things Coming Together for Netanyahu Govt. Deal

Prime Minister and Likud head Binyamin Netanyahu met with Kulanu head Moshe Kahlon for some three hours Sunday. An agreement may be near.

Shalom Stresses: Likud Will Form a Government on Time

With pressure mounting for a coalition, Likud minister Silvan Shalom says unity government is on table if Labor agrees to basic guidelines.

Liberman: Bibi Biding His Time to Form Unity Government

Yisrael Beytenu chair accuses Netanyahu of biding time during coalition talks to then later go and form unity government with the Left.

Scrambling Likud Resumes Coalition Talks

18 days after receiving the mandate to form a government, Likud hopes to finally concretize deals with both United Torah Judaism and Shas.

Source: Likud Ready to Announce Deal With Shas, UTJ

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to announce his first coalition agreement next week, sources in the Likud said.

Jewish Home Presents List of Demands to Enter Government

Jewish Home demands ability to restructure judges nominating committee and limit power of liberal-leaning High Court.

'Unity Government? The Matzah Must be Getting to Your Head!'

Despite media speculation, Labor MK Eitan Cabel vehemently denies any contact between Likud and Labor during coalition negotiations.

Kulanu to Approve Coalition Partners' Financial Demands

Likud and Kulanu reach understanding, if not final deal, in which Kulanu will have ultimate approval on all parties' budgetary demands.

Im Tirtzu: 'Post-Zionist' Labor MKs Do Not Belong in Government

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Im Tirtzu's Policy Director Alon Schvartzer dismisses unity government, says MKs like Stav Shaffir are anti-Jewish.

Likud: If Kulanu Drags its Feet, We Will Sign with Haredim First

'Excessive' demands will prevent Kulanu from being the first party Likud signs a coalition agreement with, official says.

Bennett: Netanyahu Thinks We're Suckers

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett on Wednesday expressed his disappointment and frustration with the coalition negotiation process.

Bennett: Netanyahu Hasn't Even Started Negotiating With Us

Jewish Home party head says Netanyahu reneging on pre-election pledge that his party would be first in line to join a Likud-led coalition.

Danny Danon Hopes to 'Serve the Public as Welfare Minister'

Likud MK tells Arutz Sheva Likud 'has a lot to prove,' hints Jewish Home should 'calm down' in coalition negotiations.

Likud: We Will Take 12 Portfolios in Next Government

If next government has only 18 ministers, Likud warns Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu, Ayelet Shaked and Sofa Lanver will not be ministers.

Catfight Over Knesset Law Likely to be Canceled

MKs Yael German (Yesh Atid) and Gila Gamliel (Likud) go head to head on repercussions of haredi draft law likely to be repealed.