Likud

Netanyahu Considering Netanya Mayor for Likud List

PM Netanyahu is reportedly trying to recruit longtime Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg for the 11th or 23rd spot on the Likud list.

Hotovely Appeals Likud Primaries Results

Tzipi Hotovely, who was just 55 votes short of being placed in a realistic spot on the Likud’s Knesset list, appeals results.

Hotovely: Having a Baby Took a Political Toll

The MK, who did not do well in the primaries, says that her Likud activism was curtailed during her maternity leave.

Poll Shows Likud Still Strong with 25 Seats

Channel 1 poll gives Jewish Home 15, possible Netanyahu coalition 69; Yisrael Beytenu down to 7.

Glick, Netanyahu Meet at Likud Conference

Temple Mount rights activist Yehuda Glick receives embrace from PM at party conference, says he loves Likud MKs and appreciates support.

Likud MKs: The Goal Now is to Win the Elections

Likud members tell Arutz Sheva that the party's main goal now is to win as many seats as possible and defeat the Herzog and Livni.

Netanyahu: The Left is Weak and Wants to Surrender

At a campaign rally, Netanyahu introduced the new Likud list and pledged not to make any territorial concessions to the Palestinians.

Moshe Feiglin Leaves Likud, Forms New Party

Feiglin leaves after poor primaries outcome - and will allegedly form yet another new party.

Jerusalem in peril?

Bibi to Make Barkat Jerusalem Minister for 'Peace Now Policy'

Agreement reportedly reached giving Barkat Jerusalem Affairs Minister; Councilman King promises coalition coup and explains why.

Ben-Ari Calls on Feiglin to 'Come Home' to Otzma Yehudit

After primaries 'assassination' and as Feiglin weighs future, Ben-Ari urges ideological right unity, slams Likud 'opportunists.'

Hotovely Out of Realistic Spot by 55 Votes

Final recount of Likud primaries finds Deputy Minister will not be in a realistic spot after all.

Ballots to be Recounted in Likud Elections

Fearing possible human error, Likud's Election Committee will re-test results from polling stations in Yarka and Modi'in.

Report: Feiglin Considering Forming a New Party

Unconfirmed report says Moshe Feiglin is considering forming a new party after failing to win a realistic spot in the Likud’s Knesset list.

Herzog: Shut Down Government's Settlement Division

Labor leader promises to shut down government's operational arm in Judea-Samaria - abandoning needs of 389,000 people.

Who 'Assassinated' Feiglin in Likud Primaries?

Shocking statements reveal Feiglin was the subject of a 'targeted killing' removing him from the Likud Knesset list.

MK Chetboun Welcomes Results of Likud Primaries

"The people want a nationalist government," says Ha'am Itanu's Yoni Chetboun in response to Likud list.

Yechimovich to Netanyahu: Reserve Another Spot for a Woman

Labor MK hails Likud's democratic primaries, but says more women should be given spots in the top 20.

Labor: Likud Has Turned its Back on Citizens

Responding to Likud primary results, Labor argues these same people brought Israel to today's 'disastrous' situation.

Likud primaries

Victorious Netanyahu Lauds 'The Best List of All Parties'

In his victory speech for Likud head at Metzudat Ze'ev, PM Netanyahu praises new Likud list; aims to defeat the Left in general elections.

40% of Votes Counted: Who Will Win the Likud Primaries?

Polls closed 10 p.m. Wednesday with 55% of Likud members participating; as of 9:30 a.m. Thursday 40% of the votes had been counted.

Danon Concedes Defeat to Netanyahu in Likud Primaries

MK Danny Danon says PM Binyamin Netanyahu won the vote on the leadership for the Likud party, promises to work together with him.

MK Regev: Strong Pro-Bibi List Will Win Elections

Israel needs a strong Likud – and a strong Binyamin Netanyahu leading it, said MK Miri Regev, appealing to Likud members to vote.

Candidate Yehuda Glick Votes in Likud Primaries

Glick, Temple Mount activist and target of assassination attempt, says his 33 spot on list 'will be realistic when they hear I'm in Likud.'

'Israel Must Take Off the Kid Gloves With the PA'

Likud Deputy Minister Akunis says world nations starting to realize Israel has no peace partner - problem is Livni still doesn't get it.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Likud Prepares for a Primaries Showdown

Danon speaks about his challenge on Netanyahu for Likud leadership as roughly 100,000 party members head for the ballot boxes.

Amona Rabbi Criticizes Likud, Jewish Home for Inaction

Rabbi Yair Frank calls to vote only for candidates who oppose detruction of Samaria town, says Likud and Netanyahu have 'failed.'

Likud Leader Calls on Netanyahu to Defend Samaria Town

Likud faction head Shevah Stern demands that PM obligate himself to saving Amona from High Court, and not turn Likud into 'Labor B.'

Eli Yishai Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Ha'am Itanu chairman's support follows reports of a Netanyahu-Yishai alliance to weaken Left, Shas.

Likud's Gay Forum Head Runs in Primaries

Amir Ohana, Likud's Gay Forum head, seeks to break left-wing 'hegemony' over gay voters by running for a Likud spot.

Lapid: We Won't Split Jerusalem

Yesh Atid chairman vows his party would never split Jerusalem, and also launches a tirade against PM Netanyahu and his lack of diplomacy.

Fighting fire with fire

'If UN Recognizes Palestine, Israel Must Annex in Judea-Samaria'

Danon, challenging Netanyahu for Likud leadership, says if UN passes PA resolution this week, sovereignty must be Israel's answer.

Former MK Michael Ratzon to Re-enter Politics

MK dismissed for objecting to the Disengagement to run in Likud primaries, says Likud needs to return to domestic issues as well.

Former Shin Bet Chief: Right-wing Parties are 'Destructive'

Former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin launches Facebook tirade against Likud, Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu.

Likud's Galilee Strikes Again, Aims at DM Ya'alon

Moshe Ya'alon was summoned to a hearing by the Likud's Comptroller, Shai Galilee, to discuss 'violations' of Likud policy

Fomer Advisor to Sa'ar to Run as Likud Leader for Judea-Samaria

Zahi Dickstein, who has been involved in several local councils, to run for #33 on Likud list; could be an MK with some political shifting.

Poll: Labor on Top, But Likud Could Still Lead Government

If elections held today, Labor would beat out Likud by three seats - but Likud's list of potential coalition partners is larger.

Lapid: Yesh Atid is Running Alone for 20th Knesset

Lapid discusses upcoming elections, Yesh Atid's accomplishments, and responds to personal criticism from Netanyahu in Ch. 2 interview.

Likud Election Official: No Reason Netanyahu Can't Run

Despite Likud comptroller disqualifying him, Netanyahu can still be the Likud's candidate for Prime Minister, says senior party official.

Liberman: Phony Likud 'Rightists' Can't Lecture Me

Avigdor Liberman slams Likud members who called him soft on the peace process; 'The Likud led the disengagement.'

Hamas' Woman in the Knesset

This Time, Will Hanin Zoabi be Banned from the Knesset for Good?

MK Danny Danon explains why his campaign to have the radical Arab MK barred from elections may well succeed this time round.

Netanyahu Disqualified from Likud Leadership Race

Likud party comptroller bans prime minister from standing as party head, accuses him of misusing party finances; PM likely to appeal.

Hotovely: Vote Likud to Strengthen Right-Wing Bloc

Tzipi Hotovely urges voters to give more seats to Israel's biggest nationalist party to prevent a weak government.

Herzog to Likud: Stop Attacking Peres and Confront Me

Labor leader blasts the Likud party after it exchanged jabs with former President Shimon Peres over poverty.

Danon: Israel Paying the Price for Lapid

Following the publication of Latet's Alternative Poverty Report, Yesh Atid, Likud and Shimon Peres quickly strike up blame game.

Likud and Peres in Showdown Over Social Justice

Peres charges PM 'all talk,' at which Likud lists achievements and asks 'what has left done?'; 'Peres's b-day could have fed thousands.'

Coalition deals materializing?

Netanyahu Sources: Cooperation with Yishai's Party

Netanyahu reportedly is overjoyed at Yishai's party weakening Labor-supporting Shas, wants it to be strong - even at expense of Likud votes.

Yehuda Glick Running for Symbolic Position in Likud

Activist Yehuda Glick announces he will run for Likud's representative in Judea and Samaria, a move he called 'only symbolic'.

Feiglin's Close Associate to Run for Likud Knesset List

Shai Malka, director-general of Manhigut Yehudit, announces he will compete for a spot on Likud's list for the Knesset.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Where is Likud Heading?

'You can't talk about two states and also sovereignty,' says Danon; challenge on Netanyahu's leadership to return party to roots.

Meridor: I Won't Be the Detergent for Right-Wing Likud

Dan Meridor has chosen not to run for the Knesset, and will thus not participate in the Likud primaries at the end of this month.

MK Feiglin Drops Out of Likud Race for Top Slot

Moshe Feiglin announced he would not contend for the top slot on the Likud Knesset list, instead seeking to run as an MK on the Likud list.

Interior Minister: The Herzog-Livni Pact is 'Despicable'

Interior Minister Gilad Erdan criticizes political rivals at a conference of the Likud party.

Watch: Bennett, Feiglin Kick Off Campaigns on YouTube

Viral videos show politicians dealing with Israeli 'first world problems' ahead of primaries.

Likud Legal Advisor Calls Court Decision 'Unreasonable'

Likud's Legal Advisor bashes Likud Court's ruling to overturn PM Netanyahu's proposal, says changes will be made upon further review.

Likud Court Disqualifies Netanyahu's Proposal

Netanyahu's proposal to hold Likud head and party list primaries on same day disqualified from within Likud.

Feiglin Gives Campaign Platform Ahead of Primaries

Moshe Feiglin proposes full and utter sovereignty over Gaza, Judea-Samaria - and economic incentives for Palestinian Arabs to leave.

Shaked: 'No Logic' in Jewish Home Running with Likud

MK Ayelet Shaked denies claims that Jewish Home will run with Likud in March. 'There is absolutely no logic in that,' she argues.

Liberman Hits Back at 'Hysterical' Jewish Home

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Jewish Home, Likud for 'mislabeling' him as left-wing; is aiming for 15 seats.

Gideon Sa'ar 'Completely At Peace' with Decision

In an interview with Channel 10, Sa'ar stated after careful deliberation, he made choice not to run and is "completely at peace.'

Likud: Voting for Liberman Could Mean a Leftist Government

Likud and Yisrael Beytenu banter back and forth after Foreign Minister Liberman says he would not rule out joining a Labor-led coalition.