Gideon Sa'ar

Erdan: I support Netanyahu

Internal Security Minister announces his support for Binyamin Netanyahu in the primaries to be held this Thursday.

Sa'ar: I'd make Netanyahu president of Israel

MK Gideon Sa'ar, who is running to replace Netanyahu as leader of the Likud party, says he would like Netanyahu 'to continue serving Israel'

Sa'ar: Government is afraid of the ICC

Likud candidate to replace Netanyahu slams pm for allowing fear of ICC investigation to prevent State from carrying out legal duties.

Gideon Sa'ar: How I started observing Shabbat

Gideon Sa'ar and his wife, TV anchor Geula Even-Sa'ar have a 'pluralistic home.' He observes and I'm respectful,' Geula says.

Gideon Sa'ar: We can and should make a change

MK Gideon Sa'ar speaks in Ramat Gan and then Afula in bid to win over Netanyahu in Likud primaries on Thursday.

Sa'ar: I'll end the construction freeze in Jerusalem

Likud leadership candidate visits Jerusalem neighborhood of Givat Hamatos, speaks out against construction freeze.

Sa'ar: I enlarge the right-wing bloc, Netanyahu decreases it

MK Gideon Sa'ar meets Likud activists in Haifa, says the ongoing political crisis must end.

'Gideon Sa'ar is the right man in the right place'

Knesset members who support Gideon Sa'ar's candidacy explain what led them to understand that the Netanyahu era has ended.

Miri Regev:

'Netanyahu saved judiciary from Overrule Clause'

Culture Minister says Prime Minister halted changes in justice system: 'We all see what's happening today in prosecutor's office and police'

'Sa'ar reminds me of how the Left talks'

Min. Regev slams MK Sa'ar for trying to oust PM, says he 'crashes' Likud, causing voters to leave.

Sa'ar demands cameras during Likud primaries

MK Sa'ar appeals to court after Likud refuses to place cameras in primaries poll - but was happy to support cameras in general elections.

'If we don't bring a new vision, we'll lose power'

Former MK Nurit Koren spoke with Arutz Sheva at the launch of Gideon Sa'ar's campaign for the leadership of the Likud.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu won't lead us to power again

MK Gideon Sa'ar launches campaign for Likud leadership.

Will senior Likud members support Gideon Sa'ar's bid to oust PM?

Gideon Sa'ar scheduled to launch campaign Monday night.

Regev blasts Sa'ar: He is splitting the Likud

Culture and Sports Minister says Gideon Sa'ar is trying to oust an incumbent Prime Minister.

Sa'ar: There will be no Palestinian state in the heart of Israel

'The Palestinians aren't serious about ending the conflict - they are serious about teaching their children to hate and kill Jews.'

Haim Katz endorses Netanyahu rival ahead of Likud primary vote

Bid to unseat Netanyahu as chief of Likud gains momentum, with senior Likud member and former minister Haim Katz endorsing Gideon Sa'ar.

Minister Amsalem:

'Netanyahu and Sa'ar are like Mercedes and stock car company'

Communications Minister says primary challenger to Netanyahu is 'worthy,' but cannot compare to PM's accomplishments.'

Gideon Sa'ar calls on PM Netanyahu to hold a debate

Likud's MK Sa'ar promises to accommodate PM's schedule, urges debate 'like they do in the US' ahead of party primaries.

Israeli politicians congratulate Boris Johnson

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum on congratulate British PM's victory.

Geula Even Sa'ar takes vacation from TV show

Gideon Sa'ar's wife is taking the next two weeks off to support her husband in his campaign for leadership of Likud.

Likud Central Committee approves date of primaries

In two weeks, Gideon Sa'ar will try to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu, who was elected Likud chairman in 2005.

Culture Minister: 'Sa'ar won't succeed in forming government'

Miri Regev estimates Gideon Sa'ar will not be able to form government if elected Likud Chairman: 'He won't succeed to become Likud Chairman'

Gideon Sa'ar to Arutz Sheva:

'Only my victory will prevent Left from coming to power'

Likud candidate: Without Likud leadership change, Bibi won't be able to form government even after 3rd election: 'I can unite the people.'

'Evacuate Khan al-Ahmar immediately'

Netanyahu's Likud rival, Gideon Sa'ar, calls for immediate evacuation of illegal Bedouin encampment and steps to end Arab takeover of Area C

'I'll support Netanyahu if I don't win the primaries'

Rival Likud candidate challenging Netanyahu says he'll lead party to victory, but promises to remain loyal even if he loses leadership race.

'Sa'ar is capable of bringing new voters to Likud'

Likud's MK Kisch says every MK has right to immunity, right-wing bloc grows with MK Sa'ar at its head.

"EU decision is not only immoral - it's illegal"

Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar excoriates European Union decision to single out Israeli products from Jerusalem, Golan, and Yesha for labeling.

Netanyahu: If elections are held, Likud will hold primaries

Gideon Sa'ar welcomes PM's pledge to hold primaries for Likud leadership if the Knesset dissolves itself and elections are called.

Sa'ar: I'll limit PM's tenure to two terms

MK Gideon Sa'ar explains why Netanyahu's initiative to hold direct elections is impractical. "A spin that has no chance."

Sa'ar greeted with boos at Likud Central Committee meeting

Sa'ar at Likud Central Committee meeting: "Badmouthing those who seek to run is contrary to the character of the Likud."

Sa'ar against direct elections

Likud MK who seeks to challenge PM Netanyahu says government systems 'are not socks' that can be changed for a momentary political crisis.

Likud MK: I support Gideon Sa'ar

MK Yoav Kisch announces he will support Gideon Sa'ar for Likud leadership. "Many people love Bibi, including me, but we have to win."

Likud rejects motion to hold primaries

Likud Central Committee says decision to hold new national elections must come before decision to hold party leadership primary.

Head of Kedumim Local Council supports Sa'ar

Hananel Dorani becomes first leader from Judea and Samaria to support Gideon Sa'ar's candidacy for Likud leader.

Sa'ar: A third election could result in a leftist government

Likud MK claims: Many Likud members support me behind closed doors but are afraid to say so out loud.

Sa'ar: I will bring more seats than Netanyahu

Likud MK continues to criticize Netanyahu: I would have supported him with an indictment, but he twice failed to form a government.

Sa'ar: Stop the madness, Netanyahu can't form a government

MK Sa'ar claims if he is voted as Likud leader he will prevent third elections.

26 seats for Likud led by Sa'ar: 'I'm just getting started'

MK Sa'ar, a rival of Netanyahu hoping to replace him at helm of Likud, responds to poll showing Likud would lose strength if he leads it.

Survey: Sa'ar-led Likud weakens significantly

If elections were held today, Likud would win 33 seats, but if Sa'ar leads, Likud would receive only 26 seats, according to poll.

Sa'ar:

'I'm convinced I can win'

MK Gideon Sa'ar rejects supporting government led by Gantz: 'I'm Likud and loyal to my party's decisions.'

Regev: 'Sa'ar's trying to oust Netanyahu'

Minister Miri Regev continues attacking Gideon Sa'ar: 'When he says "I demand he resign", this is ousting a leader; Likudniks don't like it'

Katz: Sa'ar has crossed a red line, I support Netanyahu

"Sa'ar's efforts against the PM appear to be the beginning of an attempt to split Likud"

Sa'ar: 'If I were Netanyahu, I would resign'

Likud MK demands PM Netanyahu resign to solve political deadlock.

'A third election can be prevented'

Likud MK Michal Shir explains why she decided to support Gideon Sa'ar.

Likud MK: Sa'ar and Barkat, don't waste your time

MK Shlomo Karhi urges Gideon Sa'ar and Nir Barkat not to challenge Netanyahu for the party leadership.

Gideon Sa'ar: Every day a new low is reached

Sa'ar: Netanyahu always says to leave his family alone. I tell him to tell that to his son.

MK Gideon Sa'ar: 'Without change, government will move to Left'

MK Sa'ar attends Likud activist conference in Hod Hasharon, hints at need to prepare for day after Netanyahu.

Sa'ar blasts Netanyahu: Lack of inhibitions

Sa'ar criticizes Likud spokesman who used the party's Twitter account to attack him.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu won't succeed in forming a government

Likud's MK Sa'ar calls for Likud primaries, is criticized for showing 'zero loyalty' to PM Netanyahu.

Will Gideon Sa'ar unseat Netanyahu?

'We need to internalize that the era of Netanyahu is over and bring about a change,' a Likud source says.

Gideon Sa'ar: Time to elect Likud leader

Likud MK: 'If you're going to a third election, it wouldn't make sense for the Prime Minister to win especially this time.'

Gideon Sa'ar meets Netanyahu

PM meets political rival to discuss the efforts to prevent "a dangerous minority government".

MK Sa'ar: Challenges of national security justify national unity

Member of Foreign Affairs and Defense Cmte addresses escalation, asserting that situation requires establishment of broad unity gov't.

Yair Netanyahu's turbulent investigation

PM's son Yair in police interrogation uses particularly blunt language to attack number of people, including Nir Hafetz and Gideon Sa'ar.

The day after Netanyahu:

Barkat leads among Likud members

Channel 13 News poll finds that Nir Barkat is the leading candidate among Likud voters to replace Netanyahu.

Gideon Sa'ar: I'll compete for leadership of Likud

'Personal attacks and defamation won't change my decision. The days of unopposed elections are over.'

Poll: Gideon Sa'ar top contender to replace Netanyahu

The poll also showed no broad public support for a unity government headed by the Prime Minister

Primaries in Likud? 'A trial balloon'

Likud officials say that raising the idea of primaries revealed the fact that MK Gideon Sa'ar wants to replace Netanyahu.

Likud Central Committee to convene to approve party primaries

MK Gideon Sa'ar hinted on his Twitter account that he is ready to contest Netanyahu's leadership of Likud.