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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.

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.

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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.

Outcry After Jewish Home Candidate Promotes Land Withdrawals

Jewish Home issues unusual announcement distancing from statements of candidate who backs 'land for peace,' says Bennett does too.

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.

Jewish Home Goes on New Recruitment Campaign

Jewish Home on Tuesday announced that it was going on a major last-minute recruitment campaign.

Likud Central Committee Voting on Primaries

PM Netanyahu and MK Danny Danon decided that Likud primaries will be held on January 6.

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Jewish Home Primaries – in a Few Weeks

Arutz Sheva learned that the religious Zionist party's primaries may be held at the end of December.

Battle Over Likud Primaries: Who Will Win, Danon or Bibi?

Standoff expected between Prime Minister and MK Danny Danon, amid rumors that Netanyahu is trying to win allegiances.

Netanyahu and Danon Compromise on Likud Primaries

PM Netanyahu and MK Danon agree to bring the moving up of the primaries to a discussion at the Central Committee.

Activists: Likud Trying to Keep Rightwing Names Off the List

Despite adding a second day of voting in its party primaries, the Likud still hasn't gotten it right, say activists in Judea and Samaria

Problems Reported in Bayit Yehudi Vote

Yeshiva students voting in Tuesday's Bayit Yehudi primaries have been turned away from polling places near where they study.

Despite Near-Riot, Yechimovich Changes Labor Rules

Labor Party head Shelly Yechimovich faced down a crowd of dissenters and convinced party members to conduct open primaries

Jewish Home Primaries Postponed

Primaries for the Jewish Home party are delayed in order to check voters’ information. Polls show Bennet with strong lead.

‘Jewish Home’ Plans Recruitment Drive

Jewish Home-Mafdal to recruit new members, ‘rejuvenate the party’ prior to primaries.

Americans Watchful as Netanyahu Fends Off Primary Challenge

Americans are watching closely as Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu faces a challenge for party leadership in Tuesday's Likud primary.

Ya'alon: Barak Would be a 'Troublemaker' and a Liability

Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon doesn't believe in reserving spaces for Knesset lists - especially not for Ehud Barak.

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.

After Labor Vote, Kadima Rivals Seek Primaries

Rivals of Kadima chair Tzipi Livni want to hold primaries soon, following MK Yechimovich’s Labor party victory.

Peretz Accuses as Yechimovich Takes the Lead

MK Amir Peretz attacks protégé, alleges dirty tactics. Yechimovich: We’re running a clean campaign.

Labor Leadership Race Headed for Second Round

Race for the leadership of the Labor party headed for a second round: none of the candidates was able to achieve 40% of the votes.