Likud

Sasson Guetta sworn in as an MK

Guetta was next in line to enter the Knesset after Education Minister Yoav Kisch resigned in accordance with the Norwegian Law.

In accordance with Norwegian Law:

Minister Yoav Kisch resigns from Knesset

Kisch will be replaced in the Knesset by Sasson Guetta, who lives in Moshav Goren in the Western Galilee.

Likud approves softened judicial selection bill

4 MKs vote against bill which would give politicians more say over Judicial Selection Committee. MK Danon calls bill a 'capitulation.'

Likud officials:

'This isn't the Bibi we know, it's his look-alike'

Senior Likud officials critical of PM over his handling of the judicial reform: He left the issue "abandoned" in the hands of Levin.

MK Bismuth slams opposition:

'It's not about reforms, it's about taking down the government'

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth calls judicial reform opponents hypocrites, describes their claims that democracy is in danger as 'absurd.'

Likud MK on judicial reform:

'We'll modify reforms even if the opposition doesn't negotiate'

MK Bitan blames haredi MKs for pressuring coalition to rush reform package. 'This should have been done entirely differently.'

Uproar in Likud: Rein in Ben-Gvir, we could go to the opposition

Likud MKs tell PM coalition is losing the argument on the judicial reforms, needs to moderate reforms and deal with right-wing minister.

MK Gideon Sa'ar:

'Netanyahu will tear the Likud apart'

Former Justice Minister: We are expecting a pause in the legislation in order to promote dialogue, but the government is not slowing down.

Op-Ed

The real ones to blame for the rioting in Huwara

The ones who must do a severe cheshbon hanefesh — introspection — are those in Likud. They wring their hands and do nothing. Op-ed.

Ben-Gvir:

'Netanyahu trying to bury death penalty for terrorists bill'

Likud seeks to remove death penalty bill from Ministerial Committee for Legislation agenda ahead of Ramadan.

Senior MK: Antisemites at the UN won't tell us what to do

Likud lawmaker May Golan calls out the international community for pressuring Israel to make concessions to the PA.

'Inciting violence:'

Likud files police complaint against Tel Aviv Mayor

Likud accuses Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai of 'inciting violence and rebellion' after he says democracy can only be restored 'via bloodshed.'

Danny Danon proposes:

Law to provide tax benefits for residents of Judea and Samaria

Likud MK's bill would implement a commitment from the coalition agreement between the Likud and the Religious Zionist Party.

Likud MK Dudi Amsalem joins government

After a lengthy meeting with the Prime Minister and Justice Minister, MK Dudi Amsalem has been appointed to the Cabinet.

Netanyahu to offer Amsalem three positions in the gov't

MK Dudi Amsalem may join the government soon after his well-publicized disagreement with the PM.

MK Edelstein speaks out:

'The judicial reform must pass after negotiations'

Likud MK won't say how he will vote if the judicial reform is put to a vote without negotiations and compromises.

New bill:

Support BDS? You can't run for Knesset

Likud bill aims to "end the days when elected officials work against the state."

Judicial officials unimpressed with Likud claims on reform

Officials in Israel’s judicial system are unimpressed by the coalition's attempts to imply that the judicial reform will be watered down.

Poll:

Likud voters think their ministers don't have as much influence

Most Likud voters are satisfied with the new government's conduct so far.

Likud officials:

'There will be changes, but they don't have to be radical'

Senior officials in the Likud indicate that Justice Minister Levin's judicial reform as presented is not final and open for negotiations.

MK Danon calls for change in discourse on judicial reform

MK Danny Danon says that both sides of the political spectrum need to work towards civilized discussion of the planned changes.

In bid to calm tensions:

Netanyahu set to make Amsalem an offer

PM reportedly to make a bid to resolve the crisis with MK Dudi Amsalem who has been critical of him.

Likud responds to Amsalem:

'The claim of sectarian preference is ridiculous'

Netanyahu's office responds after Likud MK claims he was not appointed as a minister due to his being of Mizrahi origin.

Amsalem blasts Netanyahu:

'No one humiliates Amsalem'

Likud MK launches unprecedented attack on Prime Minister: No one will humiliate Mizrahim, not even a Prime Minister from the Likud.

Likud Ministers to withdraw resignation letters

Ministers Haim Katz and Miki Zohar planned to resign from the Knesset in accordance with the "Norwegian Law".

Benny Gantz:

'I can't be part of an extreme government'

National Unity chairman blasts Minister Yariv Levin's reform: Netanyahu has no legitimacy to dismantle the legal system in Israel.

Eurovision organizer warns:

'Don't threaten independence of Israel's public broadcaster'

European Broadcasting Union: Israel's participation in Eurovision could be in jeopardy due to Communications Minister's comments.

Immigrant representative joins the Knesset

New Likud Mk Dan Illouz came to Israel from Canada in 2009.

MK Danon: 'We were run over in negotiations'

Likud MK Danny Danon tells what he thinks went wrong forming the government.

Likud MK:

'The government will treat everyone equally'

MK Nissim Vaturi tells INN: The time has come for a normal government that will not deny Jews basic things such as places to pray.

Netanyahu appoints ministers:

Galant named Defense Minister, Kisch will be Education Minister

Haim Katz to be Tourism Minister, Yariv Levin to serve as Justice Minister, Miri Regev returns to the Transportation Ministry.

Agreement with Smotrich:

Government to expand the Jewish presence in Hebron

The Likud and Religious Zionism have agreed to work to expand and strengthen the Jewish presence in Hebron as an answer to the left.

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'I will be a full member of the Knesset as I promised'

Likud MK clarifies he intends to stay in the Knesset despite not receiving the roles he had sought in the government.

Netanyahu taps Amir Ohana as Speaker of the Knesset

Interim Speaker of the Knesset MK Yariv Levin resigns to take up post of Justice Minister, Israel Katz to be appointed Foreign Minister.

Yisrael Katz threatens:

'If I'm not Foreign Minister, I won't be in the government

Tensions are rising in the Likud in preparation for the distribution of the remaining ministerial portfolios.

David Bitan charges:

'Netanyahu has lost his leadership'

MK David Bitan blasts the chairman of his party over the formation of the new government.

Coalition woes: More puzzle pieces than cabinet spots?

With Netanyahu handing down key government positions to coalition partners, leading Likud MKs may not be left with much to bargain for.

Two Foreign Ministers?

Creative proposal made in bid to solve Likud disagreements

Former Ambassador Ron Dermer wants to be Foreign Minister, but Netanyahu fears that would alienate senior Likud MKs.

Mission accomplished:

Netanyahu to proclaim success in forming a government

Compromises abound but at least one statement of principles will be signed today, sources say.

Eizenkot to Likud:

'It's not too late to stop'

Former Chief of Staff says Smotrich and Ben Gvir will harm the IDF's mission to provide security and will lead to a binational state.

Likud includes Override Clause in agreements, but in vague terms

Likud resists demands of coalition parties to specify that just 61 MKs would be needed to overrule the Supreme Court.

Likud, UTJ agree: No electricity generated on Shabbat

Coalition agreement includes affirmative action for haredim in govt, more separate beaches for men and women.

Filibuster woes:

Coalition agrees to vote in new Speaker tomorrow

The opposition planned a long filibuster, the coalition threatened legal action. Eventually, they agreed to postpone the vote.

MK Silman blasts reporter:

'She published nonsense'

Likud MK denies report by Daphna Liel that Netanyahu urged her not to accept a position of minister in the new government.

Heated conversation:

Netanyahu refused to promise Yariv Levin justice reforms

The designated PM refused to support repairs to the justice system and reforms of the judicial election process.

It's final:

Yariv Levin to be appointed as Interim Speaker of the Knesset

Until the appointment of a replacement for Mickey Levy designated PM Netanyahu will appoint the senior Likud member as interim speaker.

MK Danon to INN:

'Splitting up ministries - a necessity that can be lived with'

MK Danny Danon is still fighting to be named Knesset Speaker, although he is not Netanyahu's favorite for the position.

Likud, UTJ at odds over emergency road to haredi hospital

UTJ demands coalition agreement include building of access road to Mayanei Hayeshua to prevent ambulances from being stuck in traffic.

Shock in Likud as Netanyahu ally denied ministerial position

Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan had been expected to receive a ministerial position in the next government.

Report:

Netanyahu considering rotation in Foreign Ministry

PM-designate considering appointing senior Likud member as Foreign Minister for two years, to be followed by former Ambassador Ron Dermer.

After period of tension:

Netanyahu and Bitan reconcile

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu meets MK David Bitan, and they decide to turn a new page.

Coalition negotiations:

Likud and Shas agree on roles in new government

Shas will receive the ministries of the Interior, Health, Religious Services, Welfare.

MK Danny Danon:

'I will refuse an offer to be a minister in a rotation'

MK Danny Danon: If they offer me to be a minister for a two-year period, I will refuse.

UTJ, Likud agree:

Goldknopf - Housing Minister, Porush - Jerusalem Minister

Agreement reached between United Torah Judaism and Likud regarding UTJ's positions in the new government.

Likud MK:

'Everything that we promised is very transparent'

Likud MK May Golan blasts critics of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, promises they will follow through on their agenda.

Likud announces:

All necessary signatures to replace Knesset Speaker submitted

Likud announces that all right-wing factions submitted their signatures in order to replace Knesset Speaker. Vote likely next week.

Report:

United Torah Judaism signs coalition deal with the Likud

Haredi party reaches deal with Likud negotiating team, breaking through impasse after 12 hours of intense negotiations.

Bitan in message to Netanyahu:

'The problems will come from the other parties, not from me'

MK David Bitan: Likud made a mistake by giving Avi Maoz authority over 2 billion shekels.

Coalition deal:

Smotrich will appoint COGAT and Civil Administration chief

According to the deal signed between Religious Zionism and Likud, the former will appoint the two most powerful men in Judea and Samaria.

Bitan criticizes Netanyahu:

'Likud gave Smotrich everything he wanted'

MK David Bitan criticizes the chairman of his party, says he is not looking after the members of the Likud.