Likud

Likud ministers overjoyed at Liberman meeting

Outpouring of ministers and deputy ministers hail the coming of a 'wide, right-wing government' with Likud's 'natural partner.'

Likud warns Netanyahu to stop talks with Herzog

Senior Likud members from Judea and Samaria demand PM stop unity talks, warning Herzog as FM will create a Palestinian state.

Huge gains for Bennett, Liberman as Herzog plummets in poll

Nationalist camp surges in latest poll as Labor loses nearly half its seats. Likud led by Yaalon would face massive losses.

Zionist Union MK: The damage Buji caused is irreparable

MK Mickey Rosenthal blasts Herzog for contemplating the idea of "crawling into the government."

Minister: Joining with Labor will destroy Likud's future

Likud's Elkin warns a unity government would be an 'historic mistake,' as Zionist Union would pull coalition leftward to justify itself.

Source: Likud to reach out to Liberman to join government

Likud source says the party intends to reach out to Yisrael Beytenu after talks with Zionist Union failed.

Likud MK hopes to stop unity government with Labor

'Better to have a narrow government with principles than a broad coalition that sells out,' says Yoav Kish.

Report: Netanyahu offers Zionist Union nine gov't ministries

Unity gov't talks continue apace, as sources close to the prime minister say he's made a very generous offer to opposition leader Herzog.

Senior Likud members want to place limits on Netanyahu

A number of senior Likud members are secretly encouraging opposition bill to place term limits on Prime Minister.

Details of alleged 'unity government' deal revealed

Senior Likud source claims Netanyahu made generous deal to leftist Zionist Union, now waiting for response; Herzog's office denies.

Netanyahu: Liberman working with Arabs to form leftist gov't

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman, says he is working with the Joint List to bring down the government.

Netanyahu: We will do what it takes to fight terrorism

At a toast for Likud activists in honor of Passover, PM Netanyahu vows the fight against terrorism will continue.

Liberman blasts 'defeatist and weak' government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts government's policy with regard to Gaza, accuses Netanyahu of secret talks with Hamas.

Barkat planning Likud takeover? Recordings reveal his ambitions

Recordings of closed-door meetings reveal Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat's growing ambitions within Likud.

Shaked: 'The incitement against Yaalon is very serious'

Justice Minister denounces threats against Defense Minister, though insists they come from his own party.

Poll: Lapid, Liberman continue to gain strength

New poll finds that Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu are making gains at the expense of Likud and the Zionist Union.

Coalition crisis

Netanyahu's Likud feud caught on tape

PM recorded in faction meeting condemning MKs who are protesting his canceling of Ethiopian Ailyah decision, warns coalition is in danger.

Poll: Yesh Atid nearly catches up to Likud

Lapid's party comes in at 21 seats to 26 for Likud. In 1-on-1 vote against Netanyahu, Lapid ties with Bennett for closest gap behind the PM.

Netanyahu coalition loses majority in latest poll

Latest poll shows big gains for Yesh Atid, Jewish Home. Likud, Kulanu, and Zionist Union continue to decline.

Poll: Israelis favor right-wing, religious parties

63% of Israeli Jews identify with right-wing/religious parties, only 16% identify with Left; just 30% believe 'settlements' harm Israel.

Likud suspends MK Hazan from Knesset Committees

After skipping a vote without coordinating and letting a bill fail, freshman MK gets pulled from two committees.

70 percent of Israelis believe primaries bring corruption

Israelis show a lack of faith in the honesty of primary elections, say system could work if there were a budget cap and transparency.

'It's not enough to say no to a Palestinian state'

Activists at Likud mega-event lobby MKs, ministers to annex Judea-Samaria; 'The Right needs an alternative vision.'

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Hazan to Ya'alon: Are we in the same reality?

At Likud event MK takes aim at Defense Minister for not addressing 'knife intifada'; Ya'alon claims he 'wants' to return Hevron Jews.

'The state of southern Tel Aviv is occupied'

Activist May Golan takes part in Likud event to demand 'right-wing government solve infiltration crisis it has overseen for 7 years.'

Liberman and Likud party trade insults as attacks mount

Liberman charges Israel has 'no acting PM'; Likud responds accusing him of 'cheap politics' and absolving Palestinians of responsibility.

Watch: Nationalist students 'defend the IDF' at Tel Aviv U.

After being banned by university, nationalist student groups overcome. Together with MKs protest Breaking the Silence's 'lie industry.'

It's official: Netanyahu will continue as Likud chairman

Likud's election committee confirms cancellation of the primaries for the leadership of the party.

Tel Aviv University allows Breaking the Silence, bans Likud

In surprising move, Tel Aviv University permits Breaking the Silence, Meretz event, but refuses permission for Likud, Im Tirtzu protest.

Once and for all, Likud primaries canceled

Thanks to Likud court decision, Netanyahu will retain power of the Likud party through to next national elections.

Likud primaries on; Bibi runs against himself

Registered Likud voters will choose on February 23 between blank ballots or those with Binyamin Netanyahu's name printed on them.

Likud primaries canceled?

Registration to run for the chairman of the Likud party has closed, but there is only one candidate - Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Ex-minister's wife weighs challenging Netanyahu for Likud leader

After her husband resigned from politics, Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes asserts she'll take on Bibi in primaries.

Kahlon: I won't return to Likud, Sa'ar is welcome to join me

Finance Minister argues his centrist Kulanu party has a clear place on the political map and 'guarantees' he won't run with Likud.

Poll: Likud, Zionist Union fall hard

Likud drops from 30 to 25, Zionist Union from 24 to 18, as Yesh Atid and Jewish Home get a boost.

Report: Oren Hazan's 'list of accomplishments' filled with lies

Freshman MK distributes a list of mostly fake accomplishments to party members as part of campaign for Likud leadership.

MK Hazan to challenge Netanyahu for Likud control

Sources close to freshman gaff-prone Likud MK say he is considering challenging PM in primaries.

Likud to choose new Central Committee head today

Likud members to choose Central Committee head. Main candidates are Haim Katz, Dudi Amsalem, Tzachi Hanegbi.

Likud's newest MK sworn into the Knesset

I am 'Jewish, Israeli, Mizrahi, gay, a Likudnik, security-minded, liberal, and believe in a free-market economy,' Amir Ohana tells Knesset.

‘Companies are threatening me because of the Shabbat Law’

MK Miki Zohar submitted the"Shabbat" bill and is convinced of its necessity. ‘We must not give up the Jewish state.’

Kahlon denies discussing merge with Likud

Finance Minister denies Kulanu is mulling a merge with the Likud, says the Likud's ideology is different than Kulanu's.

Ex-Likud minister: I'm not an actor in Netanyahu puppet theater

Gideon Sa'ar hints he will make no play for Likud leadership in upcoming primaries, as Moshe Kahlon calls for the two to join forces.

Netanyahu makes formal push to move up Likud primaries

In letter to Likud member, PM stresses need for 'stability,' urges members to advance primaries and help 'protect Israel.'

Nir Barkat joins Likud, hints at possible MK run

Jerusalem's mayor to continue in his role until the end of the term - and weighing entering national politics.

Report: Gideon Sa'ar to form new party

Former Likudnik - and only real threat to Netanyahu leadership - reportedly turns to moderate-right to re-enter politics.

Silvan Shalom resigns from politics

Sexual harassment allegations drive Interior Minister from the Knesset, citing the burden his family has had to pay amid the scandal.

Netanyahu working to move up Likud primaries

Prime Minister reportedly planning to hold primaries in February, possibly to prevent former minister Sa'ar from challenging him.

Report: Barkat plans to run in Likud Primary

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is apparently ready for 'the next level,' an Army Radio report said. Not everyone is likely to be happy.

Likud MK seeks to restrict access to 'inappropriate' websites

Internet providers will filter access to harmful content unless the subscriber provides proof of age.

Knesset Speaker: Exposing PM's statements is 'disrespectful'

Yuli Edelstein backs up Netanyahu after the latter warns Likud members against leaking recordings of closed meetings to the public.

Furious Netanyahu warns Likud members against leaking recordings

Prime Minister tells Likud faction meeting that someone caught recording closed talks is on fast track to ending his political career.

'A strong Likud Central Committee chair can send Netanyahu home'

Welfare Min. Haim Katz tells Likud ministers he plans to run for chairman; official postulates he'll gain support as he poses no threat.

Likud MKs Squabble Whether to Back or Bash Ya'alon

Rookie MK Haskel calls Hazan's demand to dismiss defense minister in light of lacking terror response 'irresponsible.'

Hebrew University Exam Incited Against Likud, Miri Regev

Minister livid after exam uses her likeness in a morbid example mocking the Likud; legal action to be taken against professor.

Poll: Gideon Sa'ar Only Threat to Netanyahu's Leadership

In a head-to-head race with the Prime Minister, only Gideon Sa'ar poses a real threat, winning just 5% less support.

Meet Likud's Newest MK - Sharren Haskel

MK Sharren Haskel talks political policy and environmental issues in 'introduction' interview with Arutz Sheva.

Knesset Symbolically Approves Gas Framework Deal

Outline for licensing Israel's gas passes Knesset but faces more hurdles as Economy Minister refuses to approve contracts.

Under Pressure: Shaked Backs Out of Attending Likud Toast

Jewish Home activists blast Ayelet Shaked for agreeing to attend Likud faction New Year's toast, forcing her to cancel.

Herzog: Likud Has 'Forgotten What it Means to be Jews'

After Netanyahu asserts Israel too 'small' to absorb refugees, Herzog says former Likud PM Menachem Begin is 'rolling in his grave.'