Likud

Likud: Pact with Jewish Home Still on the Table

Contradictory report on Bennett-Netanyahu pact emerges after analysts note the two have been working closely. Jewish Home: pact 'unfounded.'

Poll Puts Labor Top, But Public Wants Rightist Government

28% want right-hareidi coalition vs. 19% for left; Labor gets 24 over 20 to Likud; 60% want Ya'alon as Defense Minister, just 21% Bennett.

Netanyahu Charges 'Left and Media Trying to Oust Me'

In recordings from closed Likud meeting Netanyahu blames media and political parties of trying to replace him 'with rule of the left.'

Jewish Home: A Joint List with the Likud is 'Unfounded'

The Jewish Home dismisses the idea of a joint list with the Likud, despite poll showing they would win 33 seats together.

Likud Responds to Livni and Herzog: Netanyahu Will Fight ISIS

Likud party dismisses the criticism of Herzog and Livni, who claimed that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is “weak against terror”.

Hotovely Says Polls Favoring Left Strengthen Right

According to Likud deputy minister, polls giving Labor edge on Likud will 'awaken' the right wing by March elections.

Netanyahu Tells Activists: The Left Has United Us

Prime Minister says 'a huge and almost unprecedented public campaign' is being waged against him.

Likud Anglos Director Announces Knesset Run

American-born Knesset candidate Daniel Tauber says he would reform "terrible" political system.

Ulpana Neighborhood Crisis!

Elkin: If No Solution Found – We’ll Legislate One

Coalition chairman Zeev Elkin promised Beit El the Likud-run government will not be 'hijacked' into destroying the Ulpana neighborhood

Likud Ministers May Support Outpost Legalization Law

Likud ministers may vote in favor of a law to legalize Jewish outposts and disputed neighborhoods, contrary to Netanyahu's position.

Likud Members Concerned Over Sharon-Style Split by Netanyahu

Likud members express concerns that Netanyahu may split the Likud party and perhaps even join Kadima.

Ramon Proposes Yet Another 'Centrist Party'

Haim Ramon, who left Kadima after it entered the Netanyahu government, says Israel needs a centrist alternative to the Likud.

MK Regev: Public Expects Gov't to Annex Israeli Land in Yesha

MK Miri Regev said the majority of Israelis expect the Netanyahu government to annex all Israeli land in Yesha, and apply Israeli law there

Netanyahu Dismisses 'Secret Deals' Charge

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu dismissed opposition charges that he has struck secret side deals with Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz

MK Ariel: National Camp Hasn't Ruled out Joining Gov't

MK Uri Ariel (National Union) said the national camp would join Israel's new unity government if the terms were right; Bibi hasn't asked

Lapid: Unity Gov't 'Opportunity of a Lifetime' for Atid

Yair Lapid says the entry of Kadima into the Likud-run coalition has turned his nascent Atid party into 'the only sane political center'

Hotovely: Coalition Deal Gives Kadima Zero Power

MK Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) sees Israel's new 94-seat super-majority government as an opportunity to enact Religious Zionist values

Unity Government Renders 'Suckers' Protest Irrelevant

The new unity government plans to replace the Tal Law by July, rendering the 'suckers tent' protest invalid.

Unity Replaces Elections

Last Minute Unity Government Nixes Early Election Plans

PM Netanyahu and Opposition leader Mofaz form a unity government in dead of night, nixing plans for early elections.

Likud Prepares for Elections

Arutz Sheva spoke with several Likud politicians at a meeting of the ruling party's Central Committee as it gears up for elections

Coalition Chairman Files Bill to Dissolve Knesset

Zeev Elkin of the Likud pulled the trigger on early elections and filed a motion to dissolve the Knesset. Votes expected soon.

Report: PM Will Announce New Elections Sunday

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to announce early elections at the next Likud faction meeting.

Poll: Netanyahu Maintains Power, Even in Early Elections

Poll conducted for the Yisrael Hayom newspaper gives Netanyahu's Likud 31 seats. Kadima and Mofaz drop from 28 to 13.

Minister Shalom Visits Ulpana Neighborhood

Vice premier Silvan Shalom made a solidarity visit to the threatened Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El as the state petitions for more time

Knesset to Decide Fate of Disputed Communities

The Knesset will hold a special session Wednesday to discuss the fate of Jewish communities in biblical Israel challenged by PA claims.

Knesset Says No to Natural Growth in Judea and Samaria

The Knesset votes down a law to allow annual growth of Judea and Samaria towns. Ketzaleh: Likud MKs betraying their voters.

MK Danon: Likud Must Stay on the 'Right' Side of Politics

MK Danny Danon is seeking a top Likud management position in order to ensure that the party remain true to its right wing agenda

Police Close Temple Mount to Jews, Blame Feiglin

Police close the Temple Mount to Jews, citing “incitement” on posters in the name of Feiglin, whose spokesmen deny they are involved.

Feiglin: Despite Voting Tricks, I Scored a Great Achievement

Moshe Feiglin tells Mark Kaplan why those who tried to hold him back are failing: I received most of my votes outside Judea and Samaria.

Investigation Shows Which Ministers Stood Up for Yesha Residents

An Arutz Sheva investigation reveals the names of the ministers who stood up for Judea and Samaria residents - and those who didn't

Hotovely: I'll Lead the Struggle to Legalize the Outposts

MK Tzipi Hotovely: Netanyahu's outposts team must be given extensive powers and I'll lead that battle if necessary.

Feiglin Claims Victory in Netanyahu Landslide

Netanyahu won 75 percent of the Likud leadership vote, while 25 percent voted for Feiglin, Both said they won. Livni says both of them lost.

Likud Primaries: Netanyahu Implores His Base to Vote

Low voter turnout in the Likud primaries that could favor rival Moshe Feiglin has the Prime Minister imploring his supporters to vote.

Likud Primaries: Feiglin Asks for Polling Extension

Moshe Feiglin has asked for a two-hour extension of voting hours as Likud holds its primaries, charging dirty tricks from Netanyahu.

Feiglin Hoping for a Pyrrhic Victory for Netanyahu

Netanyahu will win the Likud leadership contest Tuesday, but a strong showing for Moshe Feiglin could change the party’s future.

PM Confirms: Israel to Remain in Jordan Valley

Israel will not leave the Jordan Valley, regardless of whatever final status agreement is made with the Palestinian Authority, says the PM.

Americans Watchful as Netanyahu Fends Off Primary Challenge

Americans are watching closely as Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu faces a challenge for party leadership in Tuesday's Likud primary.

Netanyahu Promises to Protect Settlement Enterprise

Amid reports that he will fire ministers who support the Outpost Law, Netanyahu promises Likud activists to protect settlement enterprise.

Report: Bibi to Sack Ministers Who Back Outpost Law

The Prime Minister will reportedly inform Likud ministers on Sunday that they will be out of a job if they defy him on the Outpost Law.

Netanyahu: EU Embargo ‘Step in Right Direction’

Prime Minister Netanyahu had cautious praise for the EU Monday, calling its decision to embargo Iranian oil "a step in the right direction."

President Fischer? Bank of Israel: Baseless Rumor

Netanyahu is promoting Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer for president, an Israel business says. Bank of Israel: Baseless rumor.

Deputy Speaker: We Must Turn Efrat Into a City

MK Ofir Akunis visited the Gush Etzion community of Efrat, where he said Israel must continue to build.

Hotovely Praises Supreme Court on Citizenship Law

MK Hotovely praised the Supreme Court for upholding Israel's policy of not extending citizenship to PA Arabs who marry Israelis.

Leftist Lapid May Be Nationalists’ Best Friend

The entry of leftist Lapid into politics may be great news for nationalists. Polls show he simply will split the opposition.

Danon: Barak is a Burden, Not an Asset

MK Danny Danon launches new campaign to prevent the plan to guarantee Barak a spot on the Likud's list.

Poll: Likud Base Backs Outpost Bill

A recent survey shows Likud voters back the Outpost Bill and could switch their allegiance if their lawmakers don't pass it into law.

Ya'alon: Barak Would be a 'Troublemaker' and a Liability

Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon doesn't believe in reserving spaces for Knesset lists - especially not for Ehud Barak.

Feiglin to PM: Likud Primaries? Bring it On!

Moshe Feiglin, head of the Likud's Manhigut Yehudit faction, is planning to again take on Binyamin Netanyahu for leadership of the Likud.

MK Danon: Keep Barak Out of the Likud!

Danny Danon says Defense Minister Ehud Barak has no place in the Likud and that he will do everything in his power to keep him out.

‘Anglos Have Clearer View of Concessions,’ Says Likud Activist

English-speaking immigrants in Israel see the danger of concessions to the PA better than native Israelis, says a US Likud activist.

Government Sacks IBA Management

Minister Moshe Kahlon told the Likud central committee last night he has replaced the IBA management with like-minded people; left furious.

Ben Ari: Minister Meridor a Leftist Infiltrator

MK Ben Ari says Minister Dan Meridor belongs in the far left Meretz Party rather than the Likud and casts "stolen votes."

Likud Minister Opposes Judicial Reform Bills

Intelligence Minister Dan Meridor says he will resign if a slate of recently proposed judicial reform bills pass in the Knesset.

Danon, Ketzaleh Give Bright Forecast for Yesha Towns

MKs Danny Danon and Yaakov Katz say they are encouraged by coalition moves on behalf of Yesha's threatened towns.

Rabbis Meet MKs and Demand: Stop the Demolitions

Religious Zionist rabbis held a meeting in the Knesset with nationalist MKs and asked them to work to prevent the upcoming demolitions.

Netanyahu Abandons the Outposts

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sought to shore up his nationalist credentials while abandoning Jewish homes to the bulldozer.

MK Levin Warns: Demolitions Could Split Likud

MK Yariv Levin: Planned demolitions in Judea and Samaria could split the Likud party. The government has the power to stop this.

Shomron Council Calls for Netanyahu's Ouster

The Shomron Resident's Committee is calling on the Likud to elect a new party leader - one with true nationalist values.

Hotovely: PM Wants to Save Jewish Neighborhoods

MK Tzip Hotovely says the Prime Minister is looking for ways to save Jewish neighborhoods threatened by the High Court.

Likud Members Support Migron: An Essential Part of Israel

Likud members visit Migron: We must continue to settle the land of Israel. Migron is an essential part of the land.