Likud

Steinitz: Iran could soon start a war in the Middle East

Energy Minister explains why he thinks Netanyahu should serve as Prime Minister first in any rotation agreement with Blue and White.

'Right-wing government is in danger, we need Likud primaries'

Yossi Dagan, Samaria leader, urges Likud primaries, ays MK Sa'ar is 'moral and worthy' candidate.

Report: Progress on unity government

Likud, Blue & White reportedly reach understanding on issues, though disagreements remain on some key questions.

Likud: Yair Lapid is sabotaging unity efforts

'The Likud has agreed to major concessions, but Yair Lapid is still making every effort to thwart a unity government.'

Likud makes last-ditch attempt to form government

Likud party gathers signatures supporting Netanyahu from right-wing and haredi MKs, hopes Liberman will join, giving PM a majority.

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.

Gantz: Netanyahu has become a burden on Likud members

Blue and White chairman: The State of Israel needs a unifying leader who respects law enforcement agencies and does not attack them.

Poll: Right loses ground, Jewish Home out of next Knesset

New poll shows Israelis divided on whether Netanyahu can serve under indictment. Blue and White poised to expand margin over the Likud.

Edelstein contemplating running for Likud leadership

If Israel goes to elections and Likud holds primaries for party leadership, Edelstein may join the race.

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.

Proposal: Netanyahu would serve as PM for 3-4 months

New Likud proposal would see Netanyahu serving very short time as PM before reverting to being an ordinary MK.

Sa'ar as Likud chairman? New Right gains

Survey 103FM: If Gideon Sa'ar heads the Likud, the New Right will win 12 seats, Shas - 11 and UTJ - 9.

Moshe Lador: 'Campaign of incitement led by Netanyahu'

The former State Prosecutor speaks out against Netanyahu.

'Netanyahu, let another candidate form a government'

The Chairman of the National Headquarters in the Likud is leading the charge for a new candidate 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.

Is Netanyahu deliberately avoiding primaries?

Likud officials accuse Prime Minister of trying to prevent primaries from being held.

These are the disputes between Likud and Blue and White

Likud and Blue and White disagree on several issues, preventing the sides from moving forward with unity.

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.

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'

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

Likud MK demands PM Netanyahu resign to solve political deadlock.

Poll: Blue and White leads Likud, left-wing bloc leads Right

New poll shows Blue & White taking commanding lead over the Likud after Netanyahu indictment, with Left widening lead over the Right.

'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.

Will new election law end Israel's political deadlock?

Netanyahu green-lights bill being drafted by Likud MK to give voters chance to directly elect PM if Knesset is deadlocked.

Likud to hold primary vote in December

Netanyahu, Likud central committee chair agree to cancel primaries for Knesset slate, and to hold leadership primary after Knesset dissolved

Netanyahu, Katz to discuss whether, when to hold primaries

PM, Likud Central Committee chairman respond to demand for primaries for Likud leadership.

Barkat's compromise: Choose a new chairman of Likud

The new temporary chairman of Likud will organize primaries as soon as possible.

Sa'ar formally requests Likud primaries

Rival to Netanyahu in Likud calls for party to to quickly hold primaries to decide on replacing current PM.

Likud Stands By PM:

'PM is an Israeli patriot who dedicated his life to our country'

Senior Likud lawmakers unite behind Netanyahu following indictment. 'I back Netanyahu, he can continue as PM despite indictment,' says FM.

Poll: Likud, Blue and White tie at 33 seats each

Blocs would continue to fall short of majority to form coalition if elections were held today, survey finds.

Kish supports Likud primaries

MK Yoav Kish (Likud) thinks primaries for new Likud leadership must be held.

Unity contacts?

Netanyahu, Elkin, Levin meet with President

Later this evening, PM to meet with Blue and White Chairman at his Jerusalem bureau; Earlier, Gantz and Liberman meet in Tel Aviv.

'Strong settlement - only with a right-wing government'

Yesha Council chairman at Likud conference: Most residents of Judea and Samaria support a right-wing government headed by Netanyahu.

Likud MK: The haredim have to compromise to prevent elections

MK Miki Zohar at Likud emergency conference: I hope Liberman comes to his senses.

Netanyahu:

"Gov't dependent on Arab parties - a terrible danger to Israel"

Likud activists hold 'emergency conference' in Tel Aviv Expo Center to protest plans for establishment of left-wing minority government.

'Lapid is torpedoing any chance of a unity government'

Likud lawmaker believes unity government likely to form - despite Yair Lapid's alleged efforts to derail a compromise deal.

Rivlin outline: 'No disqualifications, no boycotts'

Channel 13 News reveals details about President Rivlin's plan for unity government as presented to Netanyahu and Gantz.

Likud activists: Add Bennett and Shaked to the Likud

Land of Israel Loyalists call for union between the Likud and the New Right parties.

Shaked: No merger between Likud & New Right

'Each party is remaining independent and there are no implications for the future. In politics, anything is possible,' Shaked says.

Likud reps: Everything depends on Blue and White

Parties remain pessimistic as negotiations between reps of the two sides take place for the first time this week.

Poll gives Netanyahu slight advantage in direct voting

Channel 12 News poll looks at possibility of holding direct election for PM revealing Netanyahu receives 40% of vote, Gantz - 36%.

Who will be the next Likud Knesset delegation chairperson?

Leading candidate for chairmanship of Likud's Knesset delegation is MK Miki Zohar.

Are chances of unity government falling?

Likud, Blue and White officials both say that gaps are widening, third round of elections growing more likely.

Reps of Likud national camp embark on campaign in Judea, Samaria

Likud groups call for cooperation, launch campaign to increase number of Likud members in Judea and Samaria by 3,000 before primaries.

The key points of contention between Likud and Blue & White

Netanyahu and Gantz agreed on only one thing: the need to avoid third elections.

Netanyahu meets with Gantz

Prime Minister meets with Blue and White chief in bid to overcome deadlock. Both sides agree to continue talks.

Blue & White: Likud is insisting on 'immunity bloc'

On the other hand, Blue & White insists that only Benny Gantz will be prime minister.

Likud: We want answers from Blue & White

'Are the talks real - or are they a cover while the negotiations are actually held elsewhere with the Joint List?' asks top Likud negotiator

Blue and White's proposal to Likud

Gantz would let Netanyahu be PM first in exchange for keeping haredi parties out of coalition, passing 'religion and state' legislation.

Netanyahu, Gantz to meet today

Blue and White, Likud leaders to meet for first time since Gantz received the mandate to form the government from President Reuven Rivlin.

Blue and White invites Likud to negotiation meeting

Netanyahu agrees to meeting tomorrow. Heads of right-wing bloc decide not to hold separate negotiations with Gantz.

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.'

Likud MK: Gantz will form gov't with support of Arab Joint List

'If a minority government is established with the support of the Joint List, we will pay a heavy security price for it,' MK Miki Zohar says.

Yisrael Beytenu requests meeting with Likud

MK Forer sends letter to Likud's Min. Levin requesting parties' negotiating teams meet, says 'no doubt' of agreement on sovereignty.

'Only Netanyahu'

Likud central committee votes to back Netanyahu as party's only candidate, barring other MKs from trying to form coalition.

Likud: Liberman working with Lapid against unity government

Likud party slams Avigdor Liberman after he says he is waiting for mandate to pass to Benny Gantz.

Likud files counter-claim against UTJ appeal

Likud responds to UTJ petition to take Knesset seat from Likud.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Reports about New Right joining Likud are false'

Yamina chairwoman pushes back on reports New Right faction in talks to merge with the Likud.