Likud

President to Gov't:

'Stop discourse on early elections; it's a terrible possibility'

President Reuven Rivlin calls to avoid possibility of elections: 'State of Israel is no rag doll you drag around as you squabble.'

Poll: 15 Knesset seats up for grabs

New survey finds narrow right-wing majority if elections were held today, 12% of voters undecided.

MK Moshe Gafni: 'Grant program won't pass in present form'

Finance Chair says without grants according to number of children, he won't approve plan. Likud infighting: 'Something bad happening there.'

Top Likud officials clash in the Knesset

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz and Coalition chairman Miki Zohar trade insults in stormy Knesset committee meeting.

Senior Likud officials planning rebellion against Netanyahu

The officials say Netanyahu's continued tenure as PM could destroy Likud, whose agenda is being dictated by his personal affairs.

MK Ayelet Shaked: 'The Likud worked hard against my election'

Fmr Justice Minister attacks Likud conduct in voting for Judicial Appointments Committee: 'Speaker called ministers, threatened elections.'

David Bitan: 'Likud reached a new low'

Likud MK David Bitan sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu and Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar.

Prof. Asher Cohen: 'This is the Likud's trap'

Prof. Asher Cohen explains why Likud weakened vis a vis Blue and White, how facing COVID-19 crisis while in opposition benefits Yamina.

Plan to probe judges for conflicts of interest divides gov't

Likud to back investigation of judges for possible conflicts of interest. Blue & White blasts probe as 'war against Israeli democracy'.

Senior commentator predicts drama in the Likud

Galei Tzahal commentator Yaacov Bardugo says Yossi Dagan's settler group creates 'drama in the making' re sovereignty map.

Joint List chief joins conference with Hamas leaders

Likud party furious after MK Ayman Odeh participates via video in joint Fatah-Hamas conference against sovereignty.

Likud recruits for settlement - 1,000 new members in two weeks

Likud pro-settlement headquarters filed 1,000 new forms this morning and now numbers 8,000.

Netanyahu hints: Sovereignty? Not on July 1

In closed talks with Likud members, PM indicates sovereignty will not be applied on the expected date.

Likud to the left:

'We didn't hear from you when right-wing activist was arrested'

Likud responds to left's condemnation of the arrest of former IAF pilot Amir Haskel.

MK David Bitan: 'Gantz is holding up; he surprises me'

MK David Bitan talks about many Likud pressures on to apply sovereignty and the functioning of the unity government.

'I will run for the Likud leadership - even against Netanyahu'

Former Minister Avi Dichter angry at Prime Minister Netanyahu who did not include him in the government.

Survey: 41 seats for Likud, 11 for Blue and White

Meretz with five seats, Yamina with seven and 15 for Yesh Atid.

Yossi Dagan asks PM to check who called settler heads 'crazy'

Samaria Council head asks PM to discipline senior Likud official who called settlement leaders 'crazy' for opposing 'Deal of the Century'.

Elhayani v. Netanyahu:

'He's probably afraid of something'

Yesha Council head refers to decision not to allow him to enter Likud meeting: 'We came to tell MKs you're heading for Palestinian state.'

Coalition Chairman threatens new elections

Miki Zohar says Likud will push for Overrule Clause if Supreme Court does not allow Netanyahu to serve as alternate prime minister.

Likud activists: 'Don't adopt Trump plan as is'

Likud Tzion vYerushalayim Forum with about 1,000 activists affiliated with settlement appeals to Netanyahu: Sovereignty in Jordan Valley.

Blue & White demands changes to laws not in coalition agreement

Blue and White may agree to change law so that Supreme Court can't force takeover by Benny Gantz - if Likud agrees to other changes.

Likud officials slam 'crazy' settlement leaders over Trump plan

Senior Likud leaders excoriate Yesha Council leaders over their opposition to Trump Mideast peace plan. 'They're looking at the wrong map.'

Likud officials: Netanyahu seeking elections

Senior officials in Likud claim the unity government will not last for much longer. Likud in response: An ugly lie.

'The next Likud leader will be the head of the Mossad'

Strategic advisor Ronen Tzur predicts: Mossad head will succeed Netanyahu as Likud leader.

'Netanyahu is the leader of the Likud, not the right'

Former Justice Minister criticizes PM: The Trump plan was put together by Netanyahu, we cannot agree to a Palestinian state.

Bennett cancels meeting with Netanyahu

Report: PM tried to organize meeting with Yamina chairman, who cancelled following insulting statement from Likud.

'A Palestinian state is dangerous to Israel'

MK Gideon Sa'ar on not being appointed a minister: I was not surprised. When there are no expectations, there are no disappointments.

Barkat: I'd rather be an ordinary MK

Nir Barkat, who remains outside the government, is not afraid to present himself as Netanyahu's successor: I will know how to run and win.

Peretz to be sworn in as Minister of Jerusalem Affairs today

Rabbi Peretz to be sworn in today, members of the Jewish Home central committee to vote tomorrow to approve agreement with the Likud.

Gideon Sa'ar will not be appointed a minister

Long-time Netanyahu rival in Likud to be kept out of the new government despite high position on Likud list.

'This is exactly what we ran away from'

Outgoing Transportation Minister criticizes invention of new ministries in new government.

Regev to serve as Transportation Minister

Regev to serve as Minister of Transportation and move to Foreign Ministry once rotation agreement goes into effect.

'Netanyahu's move will cause an earthquake on the Dichter scale'

Deputy Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu for not offering him a ministerial position.

Yamina MKs to Right-leaning bloc: 'Sovereignty's been erased'

Yamina communiqué: 'Demand PM include sovereignty, settlement in gvmt pre-inauguration bylaws, otherwise it's a Bibi-led Leftist gvmt.'

Likud claims 'Bennett's time is over'

Acerbic Likud attack on Yamina Chairman Bennett: 'Had Bennett received Health Ministry, he'd have called it the Right's dream government.'

Sovereignty not included in basic guidelines of new government

Document includes sections on coronavirus crisis and a promise to promote settlement throughout the country.

UTJ, Shas sign coalition agreements

UTJ receives from the Likud a second Deputy Minister, in addition to the positions it held in the previous government.

'The Likud must work to add Yamina to the coalition'

MK Meir Porush: Yamina showed loyalty to Netanyahu, the Likud must do everything to ensure it is in the coalition.

Will the right-wing head for the opposition with the Arabs?

Who is right? PM Netanyahu and his partnership with the left, or Yamina, and their threat not to sit in this type of government?

Official: Yariv Levin will be appointed Knesset Speaker

Likud approves nomination of Tourism Minister as Knesset Speaker. Prime Minister Netanyahu wishes him success.

'You don't really want us'

Negotiations between DM Bennett and PM Netanyahu explode after Netanyahu refuses 'to offer anything new.' Netanyahu: 'We won't budge.'

The Likud's proposal to Rabbi Rafi Peretz

Netanyahu reportedly proposed to Rabbi Peretz that he split Yamina and be appointed a Deputy Minister. Rabbi Peretz refused.

Yamina demands 2 ministries with 'real impact'

Yamina party denies reports it is demanding 3 ministries. Likud denies PM is trying to split Yamina.

Likud submits 'final offer' to Yamina

Likud reportedly submits "final offer" for Yamina to be part of the coalition. Yamina: We have not received any proposal.

Which ministerial portfolios remain available for the Likud?

The unity government leaves a small number of ministerial roles for Likud members, including those who have been loyal to the PM.

What is Netanyahu demanding in exchange for Health Ministry?

Netanyahu reportedly demanding Communications or Culture and Sports Ministry from Blue and White in exchange for Health Ministry.

AG to Supreme Court: 'Don't disqualify coalition agreement'

AG announces following Likud/Blue & White clarification, no reason to rule coalition agreement or any of its clauses should be invalidated.

'The people elected me, the court should not interfere'

Netanyahu: The Likud got more votes than any party in the history of the country. A huge majority wants the government we are establishing.

'Dirty trick': Likud buries Overrule Clause

Blue & White and Likud succeed in removing Overrule Clause proposed by Yamina so that Likud members do not have to vote against it.

Sa'ar: Supreme Court has no respect for the legislature

Likud MK: The judiciary should only intervene in legislation in rare cases - but it has become routine.

Hotovely: Supreme Court presents biggest threat to democracy

Diaspora Minister warned that if Supreme Court judges intervened in the Likud - Blue and White unity government agreement, Israel would be d

Likud official:

'Next election will be about court if it disqualifies Netanyahu'

Likud official warns High ahead of hearings on Netanyahu's fitness to form government it could cause new round of elections.

Netanyahu-Gantz power-sharing law approved in first reading

Legislation would anchor rotation agreement between Likud, Blue and White leaders in law.

UTJ: We got everything we wanted

PM, Likud hold discussion with UTJ representatives. 'The easiest coalition negotiations we ever had.'

Report: Breakthrough in coalition talks

Likud and Blue and White nearing agreement for formation of unity government.

Gantz says 'significant progress' made in talks with Likud

Gantz said that as far as he was concerned, there is nothing standing in the way of an agreement in the coming day.

Liberman: I will not join Netanyahu's government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes contacts between Likud and Blue and White.

Gantz threatens Netanyahu with anti-corruption legislature

Gantz said that if there was no progress till Monday, he would allow legislation barring Netanyahu from running for office.

'Netanyahu has no chance of forming a government'

President Rivlin's spokesman denied Netanyahu the possibility of forming a coalition alleging he did not have sufficient Knesset support.