Likud

Netanyahu seeking to renew 'right-wing bloc'?

Prime Minister meets heads of United Torah Judaism and Shas, seeks to find out whether they would agree to renew the right-wing bloc.

Will there be primaries in the Likud?

Likud's internal court orders party's Constitution Committee to convene by Wednesday to prepare for compilation of Knesset slate.

Netanyahu or another election? Sa'ar has no answer

New Hope chairman has difficulty in answering question of how he would behave if once again there is no clear decision in the election.

The conversation in which Elkin was ridiculed

TV report says senior Likud members mocked Ze'ev Elkin in phone call with Netanyahu after Elkin's announcement that he is joining Sa'ar.

Likud MK Sharren Haskel resigns from Knesset, joins New Hope

Libertarian-leaning Likud MK gives up her Knesset seat, leaves the Likud for Gideon Sa'ar's new party.

Likud: We are saving the Negev, not abandoning it

Likud official responds to criticism of government decision to regulate 3 Bedouin settlements in the Negev.

Likud MK not apologizing for vulgar insult against fellow MK

"There is no one more treacherous than she - she's welcome to leave, after playing this stinking trick."

Political drama:

Knesset to dissolve within 24 hours

Knesset fails to pass first reading of bill that would have postponed deadline for approval of the budget.

Gantz: 'Netanyahu busy with legal case, not with public welfare'

Blue and White Chairman Minister Benny Gantz goes on offensive against Likud and PM: 'Either we keep rule of law, or we go to elections.'

Last ditch effort to prevent elections

Likud and Blue and White agree to postpone deadline for approving budget by two weeks.

Gantz to Likud: The time for lies is over

Gantz warns: If Netanyahu doesn't get it together, we will go to elections and ensure he's no longer PM.

Gantz to members of his faction: We are going to elections

Contacts between Likud and Blue and White on compromise to prevent elections continue, but there's no solution in sight.

'The right thing would be for Shasha-Biton to resign'

Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen on MK Shasha-Biton joining Gideon Sa'ar: It was obvious she'd leave the Likud.

Blue and White MK: 'May G-d avenge unity government's blood'

Blue and White MK Tehila Friedman knows the last thing Israelis need is election campaign, but in her opinion there's no other possibility.

Likud blocking Knesset vote to force new elections

Likud uses procedural measures to prevent bill dissolving the Knesset from being brought to a vote. But will it stop early elections?

Gilad Sharon: Make the Likud great again

Former PM Ariel Sharon's son intends to run for a place on Likud party list.

MK Nir Barkat: 'I'll defeat Gideon Sa'ar'

'I'll defeat him the day after Netanyahu and he'll realize he'll no longer be in Likud,' claims MK Nir Barkat of Likud.

Netanyahu rival Gideon Sa'ar resigns from the Knesset

MK who ran against Netanyahu for leadership of the Likud resigns from the Knesset after announcing plans to challenge PM with new party.

Likud: 'Sa'ar's leaving because of the polls'

'Sa'ar decided to abandon the Right, join Lapid, and long list of politicians who left Likud and then completely crashed,' Likud said.

Report: Gideon Sa'ar to break from Likud, form new party

Senior Likud MK to deliver address tonight in which he is expected to announce his departure from the party.

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.