Likud Party

Wildly Diverging Polls: Likud Slipping, Soaring

One poll shows Likud down to 25 seats, another gives it 27 and a third no less than 37.

Poll: Likud Loses Seats But Remains Largest Party

If elections were held today, the Likud party would receive 25 seats and be the largest party. Kadima crashes to seven seats.

Mofaz Surrenders; Unity Coalition Lasted 10 Weeks

The national unity coalition born nine weeks ago is dead, but the government lives as it did before Kadima left the Opposition.

Likud MKs' Rating Drops Because of Regulation Law, NGO Finds

The Knesset’s rejection of the recent regulation bill has caused the rating of several Likud ministers to drop.

Likud: 'Unity, Not Division' Over Draft Law

Likud Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar urged Monday night that what he called a “fair and acceptable” draft system be ensured.

Netanyahu Regrets Joining Forces with Kadima, Aides Say

Netanyahu’s associates say he regrets having added Kadima to the coalition, considering early elections.

Mofaz Upbeat About Draft Law Chances

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz said he believes the government will have drafted a replacement for the Tal Law before the weekend.

Something Electoral This Way Comes?

Opposition leader Shelly Yechimovich is hoping to dissolve the Knesset as the Tal Law again throws the Netanyahu government into crisis

Kadima Furious Over Scrapping of Draft Law Committee

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's decision to scrap the committee drafting a replacement for the Tal Law has incensed Kadima.

Campaign Calls on Likud Voters to ‘Come Home’

The Jewish Home party is calling on Likud voters who identify with the right to “come home.” More switch as Regulation Bill fails.

Likud and Nationalists Set for Divorce

Netanyahu is not leaving the Likud, but Likud may be leaving nationalists over Ulpana. Elections may force him to tear up the divorce.

‘Ulpana Law is Judgment Day’ for Likud, Say Women in Green

The “Regulation Bill” to legalize the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El is “Judgment Day” for the Likud, warn Women in Green nationalists.

Hotovely: A Netanyahu Split from the Likud 'More than Likely'

MK Tzipi Hotovely believes that the possibility that Prime Minister Netanyahu will choose to leave the Likud “is more than likely”.

Netanyahu Asks Likud to Back Beit El Demolitions

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pleaded with Likud lawmakers to oppose the 'regulation law' saying it would harm Israel's settlements

Kadima Reprieve Bib'si Enigma

Kadima Gets 16 Months Political Life Support; Bibi A Puzzle

Analysis: It is easy to understand Kadima's move, but it is harder to fathom Netanyahu's.

Knesset to Dissolve Itself Within 24 Hours

The Knesset will prepare and pass a law for its own dissolution that will be passed by Tuesday.

Polls: Netanyahu Will ‘Divide and Conquer’

Netanyahu is expected to announce Sunday night he will call for elections September 4. The polls show why: Divide and conquer.

Thousands Ineligible for Likud Primaries

Voters registered with the Likud who have not paid their dues will not be allowed to vote in the upcoming party primaries, the party says.

First Pre-Election Poll: Likud Up, Barak Out

The Likud is way head of the pack in the first pre-election poll, carried out for the Knesset Channel. Barak is behind the “eight ball.”

MK Danon: Likud Must Stay on the 'Right' Side of Politics

MK Danny Danon is seeking a top Likud management position in order to ensure that the party remain true to its right wing agenda

Feiglin Launches Bid for Likud Leadership

The Likud's internal Jewish Leadership faction head will be launching his campaign at the Ramada Renaissance Jerusalem Hotel on Tuesday

Netanyahu Denies Offering Barak Likud Seat

Prime Minster Netanyahu says he did not offer Defense Minister Barak a political safety net should his party fail

Netanyahu Decides: Likud Primaries Next Month

Netanyahu decides to hold primaries for the Likud earlier than scheduled, likely in order to maintain his strong position in the party.

Regev: Housing Protest Hijacked by Radical Leftists

MK Miri Regev is attacked in Tel Aviv by protesters against high housing prices. Protest was hijacked by radical leftists, she says.

Netanyahu Tries to Lure Kadima: We Don’t Disagree

PM Binyamin Netanyahu tries to get Kadima to join coalition by saying his and Kadima's principles are the same.

Netanyahu Calls on Kadima to Join Government

As Kadima members criticize Netanyahu over his speech in Congress, his spokesperson calls on Kadima should join Netanyahu's government.

Will Netanyahu's Highlights or Concessions Be Remembered

Analysis:Everybody knows that Netanyahu has the gift of rhetoric. Are the punches he landed worth the concessions that he offered?

Yisrael Beiteinu Gains in Polls despite Indictment of Lieberman

Yisrael Beiteinu, led by Foreign Minister Lieberman, has jumped in a poll by Globes despite – or because of – his recent indictment.

Knesset Committee Passes Anti-Corruption Motion in Revote

Once it was made clear that an anti-corruption probe would not single out Netanyahu, it was passed unanimously

Religious Parties - Irrelevant or Necessary?

A debate took place on Tuesday during the Jerusalem Conference on the subject of whether religious political parties should join Likud.

MK Danon to Netanyahu: Do Not Cede Land to Arabs

MK Danny Danon (Likud) collects signatures from heads of local party branches for a letter calling Netanyahu to end freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu Defends Likud 'Feinshmekers'

Responding to Foreign Minister's accusations of weakness, Prime Minister tells Avigdor Liberman Likud is not a 'dictatorship of one opinion.'

First Anti-Obama Tea Party in Israel

Israeli Tea Party holds inaugural rally in Tel Aviv, calls on Obama not to interfere in Israeli politics.

MK Danon: 'Jewish Homes On The Ground - Pure Zionism'

Likud MK Danny Danon is a champion of Jewish building and Jewish life in Israel. In an interview with INR's Yishai Fleisher, he explains why.

FYI, Bill Clinton: Likud Moving Rightward

Party sources say a membership drive has yielded a 'critical mass' of hardline nationalists who will prevent concessions on the Land of Israel.

Likud Debate on Building Freeze Postponed

Likud MKs agree to postpone debate over building freeze at Netanyahu's request.

Likud MK: Why are We Apologizing?

Likud MK Yariv Levin doesn't understand why PM Netanyahu apologized to the US over construction in Jerusalem.

Likud MK Danon: Stop Netanyahu But Don't Dump Him

A Likud movement to stop Netanyahu’s building freeze policy can succeed if party members speak up, says MK Danon. “There's no need to dump him.”

Limor Livnat to Activists: I Do Not Envy the Prime Minister

Minister Limor Livnat told Likud activists she doesn't envy the prime minister and that he is under heavy pressure from the US administration.

Poll: Religious and Secular Right Continue to Gain Support

Survey shows that support for the religious and secular Right continues to grow, and now stands at 72 of 120 Knesset seats.

Likud Members Fight Appointment of Sharon Legal Advisor

Likud members are fighting the promotion of Eyal Yinon, a former legal advisor who allowed political appointments during the Disengagement.

Referendum Law Vote Canceled Due to Last-Minute Appeal

The vote on a bill that would force a referendum before withdrawal from Israeli land is canceled due to a Likud minister's last-minute appeal.

Thousands Rally to Stop Likud's 'Dangerous Slide to the Left'

Thousands of Likud members converge in Samaria to protest against construction freeze. MK Danon: Likud in dangerous slide to the Left.

Ketzaleh: Likud Unkosher as a Pig

MK Yaakov Katz slams Likud MKs as complicit in betraying their voters, and compares the party to a pig.

Likud MKs Gather to Present National Ideals

Likud MKs held a conference on Tuesday titled "Strengthening Jerusalem and the Golan Heights" .

Danon: Break Up Peace Now

MK Danny Danon calls to dismantle Peace Now just days after Yaalon calls the group a “virus.”

Danon: Land Compromise Against Likud Principles

MK Danny Danon stands up for traditional Likud values, calls Yesha building freeze “outrageous.”

Deputy PM Yaalon Likens 'Peace Now' to a Virus, Draws Heat

Deputy PM Yaalon at a Jerusalem meeting: "No electricity and water, no fruit, no vegetables, no cash" should enter Gaza from Israel.

Mofaz Law May Come Up for Vote Monday Despite Kadima's Protests

Mofaz said he won't leave Kadima but struck out at his rival Livni. 'Mofaz Law' may come up for a vote Monday, paving way for Kadima split.