Likud

Likud to Jewish Home: Foreign Minister Reserved for Liberman

Channel 10 reports that Likud has informed Jewish Home negotiators their hands are tied when it comes to foreign affairs portfolio.

Kahlon: Give Us the Tools to Make Changes - Or We Won't be There

Kulanu chairman issues veiled threat to Likud as coalition talks continue.

Likud and UTJ May Have Coalition Deal Before Passover

With several positions secured, and Likud likely to agree to UTJ's demands, haredi party looks poised to be first to finalize deal.

Yechimovich: Labor is Done with Rotation Deals

MK Shelly Yechimovich expounds on reasons for Labor's loss and party's plans in next elections.

Magal: PM Stopped Being 'Heroic' When Elections Ended

Jewish Home MK-elect Yinon Magal continues to assert Netanyahu offered his party nothing in the forthcoming government.

Hotovely: Netanyahu Will Form a Nationalist Government

Likud MK dismisses claims that Netanyahu will form a unity government, advises voters not to believe every headline they read.

Likud MK-Elect Considering Moving to Samaria

MK-elect Nava Boker, who lost her husband in the Carmel fire, visits the Shomron region, calls to "keep every piece of land we have here."

Yinon Magal: Likud Purposely Stalling Coalition Talks

Incoming Jewish Home MK says that Netanyahu keeps raising the bar for the coalition - in hopes of forming a unity government instead.

Sources Say Talks Are Stuck After Bennett-Netanyahu Meeting

Netanyahu and Jewish Home chairman meet for coalition negotiations amid tensions between the two parties.

Jewish Home and Likud Coalition Negotiations Begin

Likud Faction chair Ze'ev Elkin expresses hope that despite differences of opinion, a coalition of natural partners be built swiftly.

Herzog Vehemently Denies Unity Government Rumors

Calling Bennett 'whiny,' Zionist Union head Herzog says no truth to comments Netanyahu will pass Jewish Home over for unity government.

Likud Lashes Out at Would-Be Coalition Partners

Desirous of their own ministerial posts, Likud MKs Regev and Erdan criticize Jewish Home, Kulanu, and Yisrael Beytenu for demands.

Source: Netanyahu Planning to Keep Jewish Home in the Opposition

Source familiar with coalition talks reveals: Bibi is planning to form a unity government with Labor and leave Jewish Home out.

MK Slomiansky: Netanyahu Owes Jewish Home Big Time

Did Binyamin Netanyahu deserve the votes of Jewish Home supporters? Not necessarily, says MK Nissan Slomiansky.

Likud MK: We Don't 'Owe' Jewish Home Anything

Jewish Home should not overstate its contribution to the victory of the right in this year's elections, says MK Yariv Levin.

Interview

Likud Druze MK to Arab List: Start Representing the People

MK Ayoub Kara calls on Joint List to stop attacking Netanyahu, associating with PA and start actually helping Israeli Arabs.

Danon 'Certain' He'll be a Senior Cabinet Minister

Despite his well-documented differences with Netanyahu, MK Danny Danon is sure he'll be a top minister in the next government.

Netanyahu Playing Both Sides of the Game?

Rumors surface Monday that Netanyahu has not given up on idea of unity government with Zionist Union; Jewish Home feels it's being played.

Bennett, Netanyahu Meet for First Time Since Elections

First meeting to discuss preliminary plans to form a coalition; Bennett expected to ask for Defense, Foreign Affairs Ministries.

Education Portfolio Sparks Latest Pre-Coalition Battle

In-fighting in Likud between MKs Gamliel and Hotovely for position of Education Minister, while Jewish Home's Shaked also joining the mix.

'Enough Blackmail', MK Regev Tells Other Parties

MK Miri Regev says that parties holding coalition negotiations with the Likud shouldn't make excessive demands.

Is Netanyahu Trying to Form Unity Government Behind the Scenes?

Likud adamantly rejects Channel Ten report that Netanyahu sent associate Natan Eshel to prod Herzog about possibility of unity government.

Likud Angered by Other Parties' Demands

Minister Silvan Shalom argues Sunday senior portfolios should remain with Likud, says potential coalition partners need to be more modest.

Interview

'Bring Back Our Boys' Brought New MK to Likud

Oren Hazan, #30 on the Likud list, returned to Israel after the boys were abducted - and at 33, he's set to make a difference.

Regev: Forget What Lapid Says, Increase the Number of Ministers

Likud MK rejects Lapid's criticism of the plans to change the law which reduces the number of ministers in the cabinet to 18.

Herzog Blames Elections Loss on 'Mezuzah-Kisser' Speech

Why did Zionist Union do so poorly in elections, at least compared to expectations? Two words, said Yitzhak Herzog: Yair Garbuz

The Race for Ministerial Positions Begins

Fight for defense and foreign portfolios are the big draws, but Likud candidates are all eager to grab ministerial positions for themselves.

Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu 'Owes' Religious Zionists

Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked Binyamin Netanyahu had a 'moral obligation' to her party for standing by him.

Levin: We Now Have a Mandate, And a Responsibility

MK Yariv Levin said that the elections finally gave the Likud a clear mandate to rule Israel in the way the party felt it should be ruled.

Latest Count: Likud at Thirty, Meretz Gains One

Counting votes has almost finished and the the Central Elections Committee will release final results by Thursday afternoon.

Nationalist Leader Elated that Netanyahu Won

NACHALA movement's Daniella Weiss calls on Netanyahu to build in Judea and Samaria.

American Israelis Embraced Likud

A media blitz in English by Netanyahu likely won over a more ideologically Zionist American Israeli community.

Interview

Akunis: Jewish Home is Likud's 'Sister Party'

Outgoing Deputy Minister and MK hails 'wonderful' elections results, says Likud has a natural partner in the Religious Zionist sector.

Hotovely: We 'Trolled' For Jewish Home Votes, With Good Reason

The 2015 elections were “a great moment for Religious Zionism,” MK Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) wrote on her Facebook page Wednesday.

Jewish Home Wins in Likud’s Rejection of Two States

Anglos were likely attracted to Netanyahu by his statesmanship and Likud’s reflection of the two-party system in the US.

Will Rivlin Insist on Unity Government?

President reportedly tells political officials he plans to work towards a Likud-Labor unity government.

Danon: The Likudniks Came Home

MK Danny Danon welcomes results of exit polls, expresses hope that Likud will head a nationalist government.

Bennett: Only 'Big Jewish Home' Can Keep Netanyahu 'Honest'

Binyamin Netanyahu talks a good 'right-wing game,' but he needs to be 'watched,' said Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett.

Likud Admits Misconduct in Kahlon Recording

Likud admits it faked a tape of Moshe Kahlon showing support for Netanyahu, may be open to criminal investigation from Elections Committee.

Likud 'Misled' Public With Old Clip of Kahlon Supporting Likud

Central Elections Committee places temporary ban on Likud clip featuring Kahlon proclaiming support for Netanyahu in 2013 elections.

In Labor Stronghold, Praise for Likud's Negev Development

Despite the south's tradition of voting Left, Merhavim Council mayor endorses Likud, praising its socioeconomic work in the periphery.

Netanyahu: Livni and Buji Will Create 'Hamastan 2' in Jerusalem

On a tour of Har Homa neighborhood, prime minister pledges to strengthen Jewish presence in Jerusalem if reelected.

Feiglin to Netanyahu: Let Me Visit Temple Mount on Son's Wedding

Feiglin writes to PM, asking him to reverse decree banning MK visits for wedding of his son who recovered from near-fatal crash.

Likud: Barak and Herzog Leading to Another Intifada

In response to Barak endorsement of Herzog, Likud reminds how back in 1999 'they brought the Second Intifada,' hushed up scandals.

Why Bibi Will (Probably) Lead a Unity Government

Professor says that right bloc more viable, but Netanyahu may need to reach out to Labor anyway to save his spot as Likud head.

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Netanyahu Pledges: No More Terrorist Releases

Netanyahu urges nationalists to vote Likud, stave-off leftist gov't of 'submission and capitulation'; 'they'll retreat along every front.'

Likud Warns: Leftists Planning 'Provocations' During Rally

Likud calls on all parties to remain calm and 'democratic', avoid violence, during major right-wing event Sunday.

Bennett Attacks: Netanyahu Will Skip Over the Right

Jewish Home chair Naftali Bennett slams Netanyahu for refusing 'technical bloc' offer, confirms his suspicions PM will turn to the Left.

Bennett Suggests a 'Technical Bloc' with Likud

Jewish Home chairman says he will call Netanyahu after Tuesday's election and suggest a “unified technical bloc”.

Poll Shows Herzog-Netanyahu Gap Closing

In opposition to results until now, poll finds a mere 4% separates preference for PM, gives Labor 25 versus 21 for Likud.

Watch: Hanin Zoabi's Nephew Endorses Netanyahu at Rally

Arab Zionist who has received death threats gives forceful support speech at Likud rally, Netanyahu promises 'you will be a Likud MK.'

Bennett: If We're Not Big Enough, We Won't be in the Coalition

Jewish Home chairman calls on voters who are disappointed by Netanyahu to remain on the right and not vote for the left.

Bennett to Kahlon: Stop Your Leftward March

Bennett tells conference attendees one can be both right-wing and socially-minded, and the right party for that is Jewish Home.

Netanyahu: There is Real Danger We Could Lose

In interview with JPost, Netanyahu appeals to voters not to take chances with national security by voting for Labor, Left.

Netanyahu Looks to Steal a Chunk of Bennett's Mandates

Trailing in polls, Netanyahu seeks to convince religious Zionist voters to choose Likud over Jewish Home in open letter Thursday.

Labor Maintains Edge in Latest Election Poll

Latest election poll from Haaretz sees Labor-Hatnua once again in the lead, with 24 mandates - three above rival Likud.

Likud Worried, May Cooperate With Left After Elections

Sources close to PM Netanyahu say the Likud has not ruled out a unity government and rotation deal with Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog.

Netanyahu: A Likud Victory is Not Guaranteed

As Labor opens a lead over Likud in polls, PM Netanyahu encourages voters to vote Likud in order to give it many seats.

'Zionist Camp' victory?

Labor Opens Largest Lead on Likud Since Campaign Started

Week before elections Labor outpaces Likud by a full four mandates - but who will get first crack at forming a coalition?

Who Will the New French Immigrants Vote For?

Parties including Likud, Labor and Yachad approach 10,000 new French Israeli voters and try to respond to their needs.