Likud

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.

Poll: Draw between Blue and White, Likud continues

Blue and White maintains slight lead over Likud,right-wing bloc retains lead over left, but none can form coalition under latest poll.

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.'

Barkat against Sa'ar: Trying to split and hurt us

MK Nir Barkat: I believe with all my heart that Netanyahu is the most qualified to lead Israel.

'The chains of the immunity bloc must be loosened'

Gantz blames Netanyahu for the dissolution of the Knesset. "I entered politics to fight and change the direction of the ship."

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 with Sa'ar - 26, New Right - 9

A poll shows that if Gideon Sa'ar heads the Likud, the party will weaken but the right-wing bloc as a whole will remain the same.

Netanyahu opposes initiative to cancel Likud primaries

'The Likud is a democratic movement and its members will decide who will lead it. Prime Minister Netanyahu is confident that he will win.'

Netanyahu to face Likud leadership challenge in two weeks

MK Gideon Sa'ar to challenge Netanyahu for leadership of the Likud in December 26th primary election.

'There will be no bloc after next election'

One of the leaders of the right-wing bloc says in closed conversations: If Netanyahu can't form a government, we'll look for alternatives.

Poll claims 60 seats for Left-Arab bloc

According to survey Blue and White jumps to 37 seats, Likud gets 33. If Sa'ar wins Likud primaries, party weakens but Right strengthens.

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.'

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.

Poll: Likud, Blue & White up - Yisrael Beytenu down

New poll shows Left and Right nearly tied, with Jewish Home failing to enter next Knesset as Likud and Blue & White gain strength.

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."

Likud's next leader - Nir Barkat?

Barkat first entered the Knesset just 7 months ago, but he already outpolls competitors to succeed Netanyahu as Likud leader.

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."

Poll: 57 seats for center-left, 55 for the right

Channel 12 News poll finds that a third election will again fail to solve the political stalemate.

Netanyahu believes: Bennett will be strengthened

Report: PM is pushing for the right-wing parties to ren separately in the next election so that the national camp wins 61 seats.

New elections: Who is most likely to gain - and who will lose?

Liberman likely to lose two seats, while Netanyahu poised to gain seats in new elections even after indictment decision, says pollster.

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.

Likud negotiator: Talks with Blue and White a waste of energy

MK Miki Zohar: Blue and White won't compromise because they believe path to power is getting rid of Netanyahu.

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.