Likud

Date set for new elections - if coalition talks fail

Likud submits bill to dissolve Knesset, hold early elections on September 3rd, less than five months after last election.

Poll: Right-wing bloc would win again if new elections held

New poll shows right-wing - religious bloc would gain seats if second election held this year, with Likud leading Blue and White.

Netanyahu orders Likud MKs to back vote to dissolve Knesset

Likud pushing for dissolution of 21st Knesset, while Blue and White plans to vote against measure, hoping to receive premiership.

Tomorrow: Vote to dismiss the Knesset

Likud sends message mandating all MKs to attend vote to disperse the Knesset tomorrow afternoon.

Will new Knesset be dissolved this week?

Likud party preparing to pass bill dissolving the new Knesset by Wednesday if coalition talks fail.

Liberman to Likud: Stop lying to the Israeli people

Yisrael Beytenu chief rejects claims he is to blame for stalled coalition talks. 'Accept our draft law and everything will fall into place.'

Amid warnings of new elections, coalition talks remain stalled

Despite threats by Netanyahu to dissolve Knesset and go to new elections, haredi lawmakers and Yisrael Beytenu fail to reach compromise.

Likud on leftist demonstration: What a joke!

Likud responds to leftist demonstration in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's intention to pass the Immunity Law.

Report: Netanyahu considering going to new elections

After coalition talks hit impasse, Netanyahu leaning towards dissolving Knesset and going to new elections, Likud officials warn.

Likud: Liberman blocking formation of right-wing government

Netanyahu calls party leaders in for urgent meeting as coalition talks stall ahead of deadline. Liberman declines request to join meeting.

PM makes 'no progress' in talks with Shas, nixes UTJ meeting

Coalition talks with haredi partners fail to reach breakthrough as Netanyahu prepares for talks with Liberman ahead of next week's deadline.

Coalition talks with United Right stall as gov't deadline nears

Talks between United Right and Likud stall in final week of coalition negotiations. 'We're like unwanted stepchildren.'

Gantz to Netanyahu: 'Stop the Immunity Law'

Blue and White Chair calls on PM to halt enacting Immunity Law, says struggle would take place 'in every possible arena.'

'Liberman and Smotrich will have to compromise'

With less than 10 days left to build government, Dep. FM Tzipi Hotovely speaks to Arutz Sheva about stalled coalition negotiations.

'I voted for the Disengagement in coordination with Netanyahu'

Former Likud minister Limor Livnat argues on Twitter with Netanyahu's former adviser. "I am preserving the Likud's values."

The 'New Likudniks' support Gideon Sa'ar and Michal Shir

'The liberal forces in the Likud are raising their heads,' New Likud members say.

Levin: Immunity issue is not part of coalition agreements

Chairman of Likud's coalition negotiating team seeks to dispel rumors that law granting immunity to Netanyahu is part of coalition talks.

Another Likud MK against the Immunity Law

MK Michal Shir writes on her Twitter account on Friday that 'I support Netanyahu but I think personal legislation is wrong and unnecessary.'

Yisrael Beytenu: We await answers from the Likud

Liberman's party says it will not compromise on tougher security policy and passing Draft Law.

Amsalem to Sa'ar: Shame on you

Likud MK David Amsalem blasts fellow Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar because of Saar's opposition to the immunity law.

'Immunity Law will harm Likud and Netanyahu'

'It's not for nothing that the leftist media doesn't stop embracing Gideon Sa'ar. He never misses an opportunity to undermine Netanyahu.'

Elkin: There's chance we'll be dragged to elections

'If United Right continues with high demands, we'll be dragged to elections in six months with similar results,' Elkin notes.

Liberman: 'We won't recommend Gantz in any case'

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman in closed meeting: Even if PM fails to form coalition, party will not recommend Gantz in his place.

MK Hendel: Likud and religious Zionism fumbling along way

MK Yoaz Hendel criticized right-wing MKs in first Knesset speech: 'Exile mentality is escape from responsibility.'

Lapid to Likud: 'Don't be cowards, be leaders'

MK message to Likud officials: 'History will remember MKs who supported Immunity Law as we remember those who supported disengagement.'

Justice officials warn court reform will 'end Israeli democracy'

Senior justice officials blast Likud plans to curtail judiciary, warning Israel 'is on the verge of losing its democracy'.

Could Ayelet Shaked be headed to the Likud?

During the Passover holiday, Ayelet Shaked met with Natan Eshel, a member of the Likud's negotiation team.

Haredi MK: No chance of leaving Blue and White

MK Omer Yankelevich denies reports Likud has sought to bring her over from the Blue and White party, says she believes in Gantz.

Likud trying to recruit Blue and White's haredi MK?

Negotiators from Likud reportedly attempting to woo freshman MK away from Blue and White, paving way for government without Liberman.

New MK's first bill: Application of sovereignty

New MK Michal Shir submits bill for application of Israeli sovereignty in recognized communities in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley.

Netanyahu: 'We are in the midst of forming a government'

PM Netanyahu says he may need to ask for an extension, promises to speak personally with each minister and MK.

Sovereignty part of coalition agreement

According to reports, agreement between United Right and Likud would include annexation of at least part of Judea and Samaria.

What are Liberman's demands? Not just the Defense portfolio

The main issue that hinders the inclusion of Yisrael Beytenu is the Draft Law, and the solution seems to be the Override Clause.

Deputy Health Minister Litzman: 'Health above all'

'We will insist on the health clauses no less than religious clauses,' Litzman's supporters say.

Coalition negotiations begin:

'A strong partnership between Shas and Likud'

The coalition teams of the Likud and Shas parties meet in the Knesset.

Ben-Gvir on the Judicial Selection Committee?

United Right's Ben-Gvir doesn't rule out being in coalition, but Likud suggests he be appointed to selection cmte if he is in opposition.

Kahlon's demands for uniting with the Likud

Netanyahu and Kahlon are expected to meet on Thursday to hammer out a final agreement for Kulanu's merger with the Likud.

Report: Yisrael Beytenu in talks for merger with Likud

Is Yisrael Beytenu on the verge of joining with the Likud? Likud leaders say talks progressing - but will hinge on Liberman's demands.

No agreement on haredi draft

First round of coalition talks between Likud and Yisrael Beytenu conclude this morning. No agreements reached regarding draft of haredim.

Likud's offer to compensate Smotrich

Likud party seeks to keep justice ministry, offer Smotrich housing ministry, control of Settlement Division instead.

Shaked's Likudniks

Elyashiv Amitzur, a former close assistant to Shaked, admits that he's been campaigning for her to join the Likud on his own initiative.

PM: Unafraid of threats and undeterred by media

Likud holds victory celebration in Jerusalem and toast for party activists. Watch

Final election results: UTJ - 8 seats, Likud - 35

UTJ strengthens by 1 seat at the expense of LIkud, which gets 35 seats like Blue and White.

UTJ endorses Netanyahu

Likud loses seat - as haredi faction rises to 8

Haredi MKs back Netanyahu as PM, as vote count update shows United Torah Judaism netting 8th seat - at the expense of Likud's 36th seat.

Could Shaked join the Likud?

Report: Outgoing Justice Minister could join Likud now that the New Right failed to pass the electoral threshold.

Live Online Post-Elections Q&A

TODAY: Free Live Online Post Elections Analysis/Q&A

This Sunday a live online event will be held analyzing the election results and how it will affect the next government coalition.

INTO THE FRAY: Restoring Jewish Sovereignty

'A historic victory for Netanyahu'

MK Amir Ohana blasts Blue and White leaders: They called the prime minister a traitor and that continues even after the elections.

It's official: New Right will not be in the Knesset

Central Elections Committee publishes final results of the 2019 elections. Likud has 36 seats, followed by Blue and White with 35.

Report: Kahlon will return to the Likud party

Kahlon will continue to hold the Finance Ministry portfolio and will receive another portfolio as well in the new government.

New estimates:

Likud rises to 36, UTJ falls to 7

Following count of special votes, Likud appears poised to gain one mandate, rising to 36, while UTJ falls by one seat to 7.

Likud official: We are going for a full term

Official in ruling party says Likud is planning a right-wing government and is already in advanced contacts with its coalition partners.

Trump notices Trump flag at Netanyahu victory celebration

US president flattered by Trump flag waved at celebration of Likud victory.

'I’m surprised by the happiness in Blue and White'

Senior Likud member Nir Barkat welcomes elections results: The public would like to see Netanyahu continue to lead Israel.

Erdan: Gantz cannot establish a coalition

Likud Minister takes a jab at Gantz: Some give speeches, some are already discussing the next coalition.

Exit poll: Right-wing bloc wins 66 seats

Channel 13 exit poll shows Likud tied with Blue and White, News 12 poll shows Blue and White with 4-seat lead.

Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting

Netanyahu cancels participation in Ashdod campaign to hold emergency session due to low voter turnout in traditional party strongholds.

As Israel goes to the polls on Tuesday

Will leftist group succeed in boosting Bedouin election turnout?

Likud files petition to block left-wing group's plans to bus Bedouin Arabs in southern Israel to voting stations to boost turnout.

Lapid: Netanyahu is lying, I'm against the nuclear deal

Blue and White leader blasts Netanyahu: He takes a quarter of a word that someone said and turns it into one big lie.