Likud

Elkin: Bennett will cooperate with the Likud

Likud Minister says his party will respond to any attack by Yamina, but estimates that both parties will cooperate after the election.

Poll: Likud – 30, Yamina—21 seats

Latest poll has that the right-wing bloc at 67 seats, left-wing and Liberman with just 53. Likud still in the lead.

Shaked: 'We're the alternative to Likud'

MK Ayelet Shaked is already getting ready for another round of elections: 'Naftali Bennett is made of prime minister material.'

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 22

Right-wing bloc would win 65 seats if elections were held today, new poll finds.

Likud lawmakers barred from travelling abroad

Prime Minister Netanyahu prohibits Likud MKs from flying abroad this week to ensure they are available to vote against Knesset dissolution.

Poll: Likud 29, Yamina 23

With Knesset poised to vote on its own dissolution and early elections, Netanyahu maintains lead - but with Bennett trailing by just 6 seats

Poll: Likud - 30, Yamina - 22

The right-wing bloc strengthens to 69 seats. Blue and White with 9. The Joint List down to just 13.

Israel appears headed to 4th election in little over a year

The Likud's Michael Kleiner & Meretz's Uri Zaki clash over whether a 4th election is inevitable, Bennett's chances of unseating Netanyahu.

'Yamina will gain strength but will not win 20 seats'

Scientific director of Miskar polling institute to Arutz Sheva: Yamina is gaining strength but time is working against it.

'Gantz brought an end to the unity government'

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch tells Arutz Sheva: There is no escaping elections.

Gantz: I discovered findings regarding the submarines

Gantz sharply attacks Netanyahu clarifying that possibility of supporting dissolution of Knesset is on table. Likud: Gantz using IDF.

Poll: Netanyahu - 27 seats, Bennett - 23

Channel 13 News poll says if election were held today, Blue and White would receive 10 seats.

What did the Likud offer to Blue and White?

Report: Netanyahu's party passed an offer to Gantz's party, implying that government could continue to function under certain conditions.

Likud gearing up for primaries ahead of possible election

'Primaries will help Netanyahu and the Likud ahead of new election,' say senior party officials. 'MKs and ministers already getting ready.'

Poll: Likud - 29 seats, Yamina - 22

Channel 13 News poll shows about 1/4 of Israelis say they won't agree to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

28 vs. 25

Poll: Yamina surges, closes in on Likud

Right-wing-haredi bloc rises to 70 Knesset seats under latest poll as Yamina continues surge in popularity.

Likud: 'Opposition continues to split and divide'

Likud condemnation of disunity and division comes as recordings were revealed of Netanyahu calling Naftali Bennett a 'little dog'.

'I will never go into politics'

Prime Minister's son speaks to Likud youth members, explains why he is not planning a career in politics.

Likud to Yamina: Don't try to gain at the expense of the disease

Likud blasts Yamina following its statement regarding a plan that would see Ya’alon temporarily serving as Prime Minister.

'Our internal polls show the Likud at around 30 seats'

'Blue and White is leading us to new elections,' says Likud minister, claiming Likud's drop in the polls is due to the lockdown.

First time: Right-leaning coalition in national institutions

Zionist institutions include Jewish Agency, JNF, Zionist Histadrut, and Keren Hayesod.

'Even in the worst poll, the Likud is the largest party'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin blasts Benny Gantz. "His speech is either a spin or he has decided to go to elections."

Likud instructs MKs to attack Bennett

Likud party says Bennett chose Lapid and Tibi after Yamina votes in favor of no-confidence motion.

Blue and White MK mocks Netanyahu

MK Ram Shefa criticizes Netanyahu's conduct over budget. MK Miki Zohar replies: This is why I'm saying the coalition should be disbanded.

Budget confrontation resumes

Likud, Blue and White trade barbs over Blue and White party' demand to pass 2021 state budget quickly.

Joint List MK: 'Bennett's rise is alarming'

MK Aida Touma-Sliman wants the PM replaced, "but not by Netanyahu on steroids"

Likud: We're used to the left-wing media inflating Bennett

Likud dismisses new Channel 12 News poll, says it is an attempt to harm Netanyahu.

MK Michal Shir in Samaria:

'Connect the young communities to electricity and water'

2 years after Netanyahu promise, young communities still have no water or electricity. Likud MK and Samaria Mayor met with residents.

'I don't think the government will fulfill its term'

Public Security Minister Amir Ohana: If Blue and White don't stop with the petty politics, we will go to elections.

Knesset to discuss restricting demonstrations

Constitution Committee to discuss possibility of restricting demonstrators to a distance of up to one kilometer from their homes.

New poll: Likud - 30 seats, Yamina - 22

Likud party loses one seat and wins 30, while Yesh Atid wins 18.

'Fascinating to find out who's behind this campaign of lies'

After yet another article accusing Netanyahu of trading F-35s for normalization with the UAE, Likud & PM deny allegations.

'Gabi Ashkenazi knew nothing about Abraham Accords'

Likud slams Blue and White statements: 'Laughable' for Blue and White to present change in policy as their own doing.

Likud MK: 'Blue and White's bubble soon to burst'

MK Dr. Shlomo Karhi says Blue and White have broken all agreements, living in 'fantasyland'.

Fourth round of elections averted at last minute

PM Netanyahu announces Likud will vote in favor of bill to delay budget deadline by 120 days, ending fears of another snap election.

Political crisis:

Knesset debates law to postpone budget deadline

Likud, Blue and White exchange accusations as deadline to prevent 4th round of elections looms in the next few hours.

Likud official:

'Gabi Ashkenazi's Blue and White dragging Israel to elections'

Budget negotiations between Likud, Blue and White at impasse less than 9 hours before deadline with fate of the government at stake.

'If there isn't a deal in 6 hours, we'll announce new elections'

Finance Committee to hold critical vote on budget delay at 9 pm. If Likud, Blue & White can't reach deal by 9, elections inevitable, says MK

An open letter to our friends in the Nationalist Camp

This is only the second time in over two decades that we disagree with an important position adopted by the National Camp. Op-ed/

Poll: Right-wing in lead, Liberman's participation not required

The Likud retains first place with 32 seats, Yamina gets 15 seats and Yesh Atid - Telem is second with 19.

Rivlin warns against new elections

The President has been holding discussions with the heads of coalition parties in an effort to prevent new elections.

Likud to Blue & White: Forget 2020's budget & focus on 2021

Likud party reportedly proposes skipping authorizing a budget for 2020 and moving forward right away to working on 2021's budget.

'We're ready for compromises, but only based on the agreement'

Blue and White convenes to discuss budget crisis and the threat of elections.

Conflict between Likud and Blue and White escalates

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi says Netanyahu will do anything to remain prime minister, Likud says Ashkenazi is undermining Gantz.

Likud official: Govt. can't function like this

Official close to Netanyahu says Blue and White party actively preventing government from functioning, avoids making hard decisions.

Likud: Blue and White is again fighting the government

Likud attacks as vote on bill to postpone budget deadline canceled. If no budget passage or extension by Monday - elections will be called.

Coalition Crisis:

Likud, Blue and White fail to reach deal on budget delay

Coalition crisis deepens as Finance Committee pushes off vote on bill to delay budget deadline after Likud, Blue & White fail to reach deal.

Survey: Likud voters prefer elections

Survey conducted among Likud voters finds nearly half want MK Nir Barkat to head the party after Netanyahu.

Poll: Likud has fewer seats, but still on top

Who is the candidate who dramatically reduces the gap in terms of suitability to serve as PM?

Poll: Netanyahu down as support for Bennett climbs

Blue and White is down to just eight, Yesh Atid still in second with 19, while Joint List remains at 15.

'We will form an alternative government without Blue and White'

Minister Ofir Akunis: If Blue and White thwarts the passing of the budget, an alternative government will be formed.

'We need to be flexible, the government must not be toppled'

Interior Minister calls for a compromise in crisis over the budget.

Report: Likud preparing for new elections

Likud officials say tensions building within the party as early elections seem increasingly likely. MKs preparing for primary election.

Miki Zohar: Likud and Blue & White headed for divorce

Coalition Chairman Zohar: If Ganz and Netanyahu decide to break up coalition, we should try to form alternative gov't or head for elections.

Will Likud vote against Overrule Clause?

Ayelet Shaked to bring Overrule Clause to vote in Knesset this week, despite coalition agreement against the legislation.

Netanyahu stops initiative to oust coalition chairman

PM intervenes after a number of Likud MKs agree to oust MK Miki Zohar as head of the Likud Knesset faction and as coalition chairman.

Netanyahu: Israel does not need new elections

PM says budget must be passed now to ensure orderly opening of school year, economic aid for business owners.

Will Netanyahu try to form a right-wing government?

Sources in the Likud claim that the Prime Minister is trying to form an alternative coalition with Zvi Hauser and other MKs.

'The rift is big, there's no escaping elections'

Veteran Likud activist Arik Ziv does not recommend that Netanyahu go to elections.

Poll: Bennett rises to 16 seats, Likud drops to 31

New poll shows Yamina party tripling in strength at Likud's expense as discontent grows over government's handling of coronavirus crisis.