Likud

Hotovely: No Need for Joint List Between Likud, Jewish Home

Tzipi Hotovely hails her placement in #20 spot, which she believes she merited in any event; says joint list would detract voters.

Bennett Keeping Likud-Jewish Home Union in Back Pocket

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett says he has a response should the Left decide to unite, indicating a possible consolidation with Likud.

Hotovely Wins Appeal; Likud Recount is Stopped Short

MK Tzipi Hotovely wins appeal against Likud Court's decision for a full recount; Avi Dichter likely to appeal to Supreme Court.

Netanyahu: I Will Address Congress Despite the Left's Objection

PM Netanyahu says it his duty to warn Congress of the Iranian threat, adds Labor is "not the Zionist camp. It's the anti-Zionist camp".

Hotovely: I Am in the #20 Spot

Tzipi Hotovely criticizes the decision to recount the votes in the Likud primaries, says it will unnecessarily hurt the party.

Report: Caroline Glick Offered #11 Spot in Likud

Veteran journalist and Latma founder to be offered the spot at Netanyahu's personal request, sources say Saturday night.

Journalist Erel Segal Won't Join Likud

Journalist Erel Segal says he remains a supporter of Likud but feels he can contribute more as a journalist than as a politician.

Likud Court Orders Recount of Primaries

Likud's internal court accepts petition of Avi Dichter and orders that ballots be recounted.

Bennett Denies Possibility of Joint List with Likud

Jewish Home chairman says there will be a 'nationalist bloc' in any event; the real challenge is who gets appointed as ministers.

Poll Puts Likud Ahead of Labor by Two Mandates

Latest survey gives Likud 26, Labor 24, and shows Yishai's Ha'am Itanu not making it in.

Netanyahu May Place Journalist Segal in List

Erel Segal, 45, is a kippah-wearing nationalist journalist who hosts shows on television and radio.

Netanyahu Unlikely to Run with Jewish Home

After digging into the issue, Netanyahu determined he would need major Likud Central Committee support to form joint list with Jewish Home.

United 'Right' Bloc Will Benefit Yisrael Beytenu and Shas

Latest poll shows Likud and Jewish Home will gain 37 seats if they run together, less total than if they were to run separately.

Saga Around Hotovely and Dichter Continues

Likud court suggests that Netanyahu cancel the reserved #11 spot on the list, threatens to consider ordering a recount of all the ballots.

Latest Poll Shows United 'Right Bloc' Would Sweep to Victory

Labor still inches into first place if parties run separately - but a joint Likud-Jewish Home list would leave them a distant second.

Tzipi Hotovely Appointed to #20 Likud Spot

It's official: after weeks of controversy, Avi Dichter replaced by Hotovely for #20, bumping her up to a realistic place on the list.

Likud Announces Launch of Anglo Campaign

Netanyahu's push for comprehensive electoral reforms is seen as attractive for olim from western democracies.

Poll: Likud, Jewish Home Would Gain 37 Seats in Joint List

Joint list would mean an elections sweep for the Right, survey reveals; women's representation does not matter, according to poll.

Angry Response to Likud 'Kindergarten' Campaign Video

MKs slam clip as 'using children for political purposes' as debate rages over whether or not it broke child labor and elections laws.

Yishai Urges Likud: Oust Candidate from List - Or Lose Elections

Yachad-Ha'am Itanu leader says Yoav Kish's comments supporting a divided Jerusalem will give voters the wrong message.

Yechimovich Won't Rule Out Coalition with Likud

In a television appearance, Labor MK Shelly Yechimovich says she "won't rule out" forming a coalition with Netanyahu or Liberman.

Likud Candidate Supports Division of Jerusalem

Yoav Kish, Likud's Dan Region representative and 19th on the Knesset list, says Jerusalem neighborhoods should be divided.

Labor Gains, But Could Face Coalition Crisis

Labor gains biggest number of seats yet in latest poll - but analysts predict that Herzog and Livni will be left without coalition partners.

Watch: Bibi's Clip Spoofs Livni, Herzog Squabbling Over Obama

Netanyahu releases campaign video showing what would 'really' happen if Labor were to receive a call from Washington.

Poll: Yesh Atid Making a Comeback

Labor still winning over Likud in latest survey - Kahlon's Kulanu takes a surprising fall.

Report: Hotovely Beat Dichter for Likud's 20th Spot After All

A recount of several ballots has reportedly found that Tzipi Hotovely narrowly beat Avi Dichter for the 20th spot on the Likud list.

'Labor Founders Are Rolling in Their Graves'

Jewish Home and Likud react to Labor primary results, calling the 'far-left' candidates 'Marmara Flotilla supports and NIF members.'

Poll: Jewish Home Strengthening Despite Left-Wing Attacks

Labor takes top spot from Likud, Shas no stronger despite Deri's much-vaunted return.

Dichter Also Appeals Likud Primary Results

Days after Hotovely filed an official appeal with election commission, her main obstacle to a realistic spot, Dichter, does so as well.

'Livni Never Misses An Opportunity to Stand with Abbas'

Likud responds angrily to harsh comments MK Tzipi Livni made Saturday against PM Netanyahu's 'weakness' during Gaza Op.

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.