Gideon Sa'ar

Sa'ar on snap primary: I'm ready

MK considered prominent rival of Netanyahu within Likud says he will compete for party leadership if snap primary held.

Sa'ar: Gantz crossed line by attacking Netanyahu while abroad

'Netanyahu is not shopping - he's discussing vital security issues with the British PM. Attacking a PM on a political mission is impudent.'

Likud MK: 'It's either Likud or Lapid - for the entire term'

Gideon Sa'ar points out: Blue and White party has adopted Yair Lapid's attitude towards haredim.

Likud MK: I keep Shabbat fully, but I'm not religious

MK GIdeon Sa'ar says Israel needs to reach agreement on Shabbat policies, not fight over specific issues.

Sa'ar: Shaked will be in the Likud, I hope Bennett will be too

MK Sa'ar does not regret the criticism against Netanyahu on Gaza, is convinced that a right-wing government can be formed and attacks Lapid.

Netanyahu under pressure attacks Shaked

Prime Minister Netanyahu taunts former Justice Minister and Yamina Chairwoman Ayelet Shaked, calling her 'the new Tzipi Livni'.

Likud MK: We're fighting for Area C

'No way to soften Palestinians, we need to fight them on the ground,' MK Gideon Sa'ar says.

'Who's in charge of the Cave of the Patriarchs?'

MK Gideon Sa'ar protests negotiating with PA on how, when, whether to make Cave of the Patriarchs handicapped-accessible.

Sa'ar: Intimidation, threats won't deter me

Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar says he will continue to speak out against Immunity Law despite attempts to portray him as a traitor.

The 'New Likudniks' support Gideon Sa'ar and Michal Shir

'The liberal forces in the Likud are raising their heads,' New Likud members say.

Another Likud MK against the Immunity Law

MK Michal Shir writes on her Twitter account on Friday that 'I support Netanyahu but I think personal legislation is wrong and unnecessary.'

Amsalem to Sa'ar: Shame on you

Likud MK David Amsalem blasts fellow Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar because of Saar's opposition to the immunity law.

Gideon Sa'ar: 'My daughter's a private person; out of her life'

Likud MK responds to criticism his daughter Alona dating Arab actor.

Galant: Sa'ar's criticism is misplaced

Likud Minister Yoav Galant criticizes MK Gideon Sa'ar for saying ceasefire with Hamas was premature.

'This ceasefire achieved nothing for Israel'

Likud MK rips ceasefire agreement with Hamas, says battle with Gaza has only been delayed.

Gideon Sa'ar's mobile phone breached

Sa’ar reportedly discovered the breach of his cell phone two months ago, when he was still a private individual.

Gideon Sa'ar: I support the Nationality Law

Likud candidate comments on prime minister's statement that "Israel is not a state of all its citizens".

Netanyahu to Sa'ar: Let's join hands and work together

Prime Minister seen shaking hands with Gideon Sa'ar at Likud gathering and speaking with him cordially.

Gideon Sa'ar: Palestinian state endangers Jewish nation's future

Former minister outlines plan for Arab autonomy, emphasizes that Palestinian state endangers Israel's future.

Gideon Sa'ar: I keep Shabbat and I'm happy

Sa'ar looks to put past tension with Netanyahu behind him as Likud campaigns for upcoming elections.

Sa'ar: A campaign of persecution against me

Former minister rejects PM's claims that he plotted to take the mandate to form the next government.

Netanyahu: Sa'ar's trick will not work

Netanyahu again claims that Gideon Sa'ar conspired against him. Sa'ar in response: The claims are baseless.

Saar: 'Autonomy yes, state no'

Gideon Sa'ar supports canceling ambiguity in Syria, demands Gantz express clear positions, says 'There's no division in Likud.'

'They tell us to decide how we want to commit suicide'

Former Likud Minister Sa'ar speaks at Tzir 60 Conference, calls the two-state plan a slogan.

Ex-minister Sa'ar: Renew targeted killings of Hamas chiefs

Sa'ar expresses support for Jewish Home bill that would expel terrorists' families from their home towns.

Netanyahu wins support for bill aimed at ensuring him a 5th term

Coalition votes to adopt bill altering selection process for the prime minister, amid fears president could back rival MK over Netanyahu.

Gideon Sa'ar: Build everywhere in Israel

Former minister: We cannot accept an Arab state in Judea and Samaria. We have to act like the landlords in the Land of Israel.

Netanyahu insists on 'Sa'ar Law'

Prime Minister trying to advance law that will obligate the president to task a party chairman with forming a coalition after elections.

Who brings more seats, Netanyahu or Sa'ar?

New Channel 10 poll finds that the Likud under Netanyahu would win 30 seats.

Former minister: Netanyahu concocted conspiracy against me

Ex Minister Gideon Sa'ar responds to accusations by PM. 'Netanyahu has many enemies - I am not one of them. I helped him come to power.'

'We need to show that the Cave of the Patriarchs belongs to us'

Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar says UNESCO 'blatantly anti-Israel' in declaring Jewish holy sites 'Palestinian.'

Gideon Sa'ar intends to run in Likud primaries

Former Interior Minister announces return to politics, says he hopes PM Netanyahu won't be indicted.

Former minister on Netiv Ha'avot: Pointless destruction

Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar says planned demolition in Netiv Ha’avot is pointless, calls for a change in paradigm.

'Two-state solution is irrelevant'

Former Interior Minister Sa'ar says two-state solution is irrelevant, says time has come for new ideas.

'Declare sovereignty - the world will understand'

Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar tells Yesha leaders this is the opportunity to declare sovereignty of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'We need to remove doubts about settlement enterprise's future'

Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks about importance of applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'Palestinian statehood means the end of the Zionist enterprise'

Former Education Minister addresses 2017 Jabotinsky conference warns of dangers of establishing PA state.

'You don't base judgments on news headlines'

Former minister Gideon Sa'ar says PM Netanyahu should not resign, has wide base of support.

Poll: Likud under Gideon Sa'ar wins five more seats than PM

Former Likud minister currently on leave from politics would bring Likud five more Knesset seats than PM Netanyahu, poll shows.

'Build in Judea and Samaria'

Former Likud minister Gideon Sa’ar urges the Israeli government to approve construction throughout Judea and Samaria.

Israeli leaders offer support for Spain

Israeli leaders condemn terrorist attack in Barcelona in which 13 people were murdered.

Sa'ar at Mount Hevron: 'Region is a historical gem'

Gideon Sa'ar opens visit in ancient Susya, meets with residents. 'All Israeli students deserve to visit Mount Hevron.'

'Netanyahu cannot tell his side of the story'

Enviromental Protection Minister Ze'ev Elkin backs Prime Minister Netanyahu, urging the public not to jump to conclusions.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu doesn't need to resign

Former Likud Minister says Netanyahu's fate must be determined by a court and not by the media.

'Government must fulfill its promise to Beit El'

Former minister Gideon Sa'ar laments PM's failure to fulfill promise o build 300 homes in Beit El.

'We will lose Jewish majority at current pace of construction'

Gideon Sa'ar says lack of construction in Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem combined with rampant illegal Arab construction threatens capital

Sa'ar: I do not see an end to the conflict

Netanyahu rival says PM was right to cancel meeting with German FM, Oslo formula has no chance of success.

Ex-Minister Gideon Sa'ar considers a return to politics

Former Likud minister Gideon Sa'ar said that during the coming year he may return to the political arena.

Sa'ar: Government failed in dealing with illegal Palestinians

Former Likud minister criticizes government for failing to deal with illegal Palestinian Arabs who are actively involved in recent attacks.

Sa'ar: Stop the 'bad agreement' with Turkey

Former Likud minister says there is absolutely no justification for Israel paying compensation to families of Marmara Islamists.

Poll: Ya'alon-Sa'ar-Kahlon alliance could beat Likud

Poll finds that new party led by former top Likud ministers would win more seats in the next election than Likud.

Sa'ar to Trump and Clinton: Let us build in Jerusalem

Former Likud minister urges presidential candidates to publicly support Israel's right to build in Jerusalem.

Former Likud minister blasts Netanyahu over terror wave

Ex-Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar calls to deport anti-Israel inciters, track down and expel illegal Arab residents.

Former Likud minister slams Netanyahu's 'passivity'

Gideon Sa'ar blasts PM's approach of 'repetition and inaction,' asserting it will only continue to hurt Israel strategically.

Kahlon: I won't return to Likud, Sa'ar is welcome to join me

Finance Minister argues his centrist Kulanu party has a clear place on the political map and 'guarantees' he won't run with Likud.

Ex-Likud minister: I'm not an actor in Netanyahu puppet theater

Gideon Sa'ar hints he will make no play for Likud leadership in upcoming primaries, as Moshe Kahlon calls for the two to join forces.

Report: Gideon Sa'ar to form new party

Former Likudnik - and only real threat to Netanyahu leadership - reportedly turns to moderate-right to re-enter politics.

Netanyahu working to move up Likud primaries

Prime Minister reportedly planning to hold primaries in February, possibly to prevent former minister Sa'ar from challenging him.

Poll: Gideon Sa'ar Only Threat to Netanyahu's Leadership

In a head-to-head race with the Prime Minister, only Gideon Sa'ar poses a real threat, winning just 5% less support.

Gideon Sa'ar Hinting Again at Political Return?

Former Likud minister says one day an Israeli prime minister will 'give expression' to education as Jewish state's biggest priority.