Likud

Fighting fire with fire

'If UN Recognizes Palestine, Israel Must Annex in Judea-Samaria'

Danon, challenging Netanyahu for Likud leadership, says if UN passes PA resolution this week, sovereignty must be Israel's answer.

Former MK Michael Ratzon to Re-enter Politics

MK dismissed for objecting to the Disengagement to run in Likud primaries, says Likud needs to return to domestic issues as well.

Former Shin Bet Chief: Right-wing Parties are 'Destructive'

Former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin launches Facebook tirade against Likud, Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu.

Likud's Galilee Strikes Again, Aims at DM Ya'alon

Moshe Ya'alon was summoned to a hearing by the Likud's Comptroller, Shai Galilee, to discuss 'violations' of Likud policy

Fomer Advisor to Sa'ar to Run as Likud Leader for Judea-Samaria

Zahi Dickstein, who has been involved in several local councils, to run for #33 on Likud list; could be an MK with some political shifting.

Poll: Labor on Top, But Likud Could Still Lead Government

If elections held today, Labor would beat out Likud by three seats - but Likud's list of potential coalition partners is larger.

Lapid: Yesh Atid is Running Alone for 20th Knesset

Lapid discusses upcoming elections, Yesh Atid's accomplishments, and responds to personal criticism from Netanyahu in Ch. 2 interview.

Likud Election Official: No Reason Netanyahu Can't Run

Despite Likud comptroller disqualifying him, Netanyahu can still be the Likud's candidate for Prime Minister, says senior party official.

Liberman: Phony Likud 'Rightists' Can't Lecture Me

Avigdor Liberman slams Likud members who called him soft on the peace process; 'The Likud led the disengagement.'

Hamas' Woman in the Knesset

This Time, Will Hanin Zoabi be Banned from the Knesset for Good?

MK Danny Danon explains why his campaign to have the radical Arab MK barred from elections may well succeed this time round.

Netanyahu Disqualified from Likud Leadership Race

Likud party comptroller bans prime minister from standing as party head, accuses him of misusing party finances; PM likely to appeal.

Hotovely: Vote Likud to Strengthen Right-Wing Bloc

Tzipi Hotovely urges voters to give more seats to Israel's biggest nationalist party to prevent a weak government.

Herzog to Likud: Stop Attacking Peres and Confront Me

Labor leader blasts the Likud party after it exchanged jabs with former President Shimon Peres over poverty.

Danon: Israel Paying the Price for Lapid

Following the publication of Latet's Alternative Poverty Report, Yesh Atid, Likud and Shimon Peres quickly strike up blame game.

Likud and Peres in Showdown Over Social Justice

Peres charges PM 'all talk,' at which Likud lists achievements and asks 'what has left done?'; 'Peres's b-day could have fed thousands.'

Coalition deals materializing?

Netanyahu Sources: Cooperation with Yishai's Party

Netanyahu reportedly is overjoyed at Yishai's party weakening Labor-supporting Shas, wants it to be strong - even at expense of Likud votes.

Yehuda Glick Running for Symbolic Position in Likud

Activist Yehuda Glick announces he will run for Likud's representative in Judea and Samaria, a move he called 'only symbolic'.

Feiglin's Close Associate to Run for Likud Knesset List

Shai Malka, director-general of Manhigut Yehudit, announces he will compete for a spot on Likud's list for the Knesset.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Where is Likud Heading?

'You can't talk about two states and also sovereignty,' says Danon; challenge on Netanyahu's leadership to return party to roots.

Meridor: I Won't Be the Detergent for Right-Wing Likud

Dan Meridor has chosen not to run for the Knesset, and will thus not participate in the Likud primaries at the end of this month.

MK Feiglin Drops Out of Likud Race for Top Slot

Moshe Feiglin announced he would not contend for the top slot on the Likud Knesset list, instead seeking to run as an MK on the Likud list.

Interior Minister: The Herzog-Livni Pact is 'Despicable'

Interior Minister Gilad Erdan criticizes political rivals at a conference of the Likud party.

Watch: Bennett, Feiglin Kick Off Campaigns on YouTube

Viral videos show politicians dealing with Israeli 'first world problems' ahead of primaries.

Likud Legal Advisor Calls Court Decision 'Unreasonable'

Likud's Legal Advisor bashes Likud Court's ruling to overturn PM Netanyahu's proposal, says changes will be made upon further review.

Likud Court Disqualifies Netanyahu's Proposal

Netanyahu's proposal to hold Likud head and party list primaries on same day disqualified from within Likud.

Feiglin Gives Campaign Platform Ahead of Primaries

Moshe Feiglin proposes full and utter sovereignty over Gaza, Judea-Samaria - and economic incentives for Palestinian Arabs to leave.

Shaked: 'No Logic' in Jewish Home Running with Likud

MK Ayelet Shaked denies claims that Jewish Home will run with Likud in March. 'There is absolutely no logic in that,' she argues.

Liberman Hits Back at 'Hysterical' Jewish Home

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Jewish Home, Likud for 'mislabeling' him as left-wing; is aiming for 15 seats.

Gideon Sa'ar 'Completely At Peace' with Decision

In an interview with Channel 10, Sa'ar stated after careful deliberation, he made choice not to run and is "completely at peace.'

Likud: Voting for Liberman Could Mean a Leftist Government

Likud and Yisrael Beytenu banter back and forth after Foreign Minister Liberman says he would not rule out joining a Labor-led coalition.

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