Likud

Likud ratchets up pressure on Yamina MK to topple government

Opposition lawmakers hope to topple Bennett government, doubling efforts to pressure MK Nir Orbach to bolt the coalition.

MK Zohar to INN:

'Bennett's government will topple itself'

MK Miki Zohar says that there is no need to rush to topple the government, since it does not have a majority in any case.

Likud: Bennett's story's over, he lies nonstop

Likud respond's to PM's interviews: "Bennett lost the majority in the Knesset this week, so he is also spreading lies against Idit Silman."

Likud estimate: Low chance of more deserters before summer break

Some senior Likud officials prefer not to reserve spot for Interior Min. Shaked in their party, report says.

Report:

Shaked held contacts with the Likud

Likud reportedly gave Shaked an ultimatum of two hours to join the party, but the move ultimately didn't take place.

Meretz MK supports payments to terrorists' families

MK Gaby Lasky, member of PM Bennett's coalition, expresses support for payments to families of terrorists who murder Jews.

MK Idit Silman Speaks Out:

'There was no deal with the Likud, I did all this alone'

'I shocked everyone - even Netanyahu,' says Idit Silman. 'Now the coalition is offering me the Health Ministry.'

Poll: 38 seats for Likud, 60 for right-wing bloc

According to a poll conducted by Prof. Camil Fuchs, Likud would rise to 38 seats, but could still lack a governing majority.

Poll: Likud rises to 35 seats

New poll finds neither current coalition or Netanyahu bloc would have enough seats to form a government if new elections were held today.

Likud MK:

‘This is the last day of the current coalition’

Likud MK Ofir Akunis explains that with the gov losing its slim majority, its days are numbered and Israel may be headed to new elections.

Likud MK:

'Not all Arabs are terrorists, but all terrorists are Arab'

'We're losing our positioning as a strong country that can face its enemies,' MK Yoav Kisch tells Israel National News - Arutz Sheva.

Likud MK:

'There are talks with at least one MK in the coalition'

MK Miki Zohar says opposition is in talks with one MK and aims to lead to the dissolution of the Bennett-Lapid government.

Report:

Amsalem ignoring Netanyahu's phone calls

MK Amsalem refusing to answer calls from Netanyahu after Netanyahu distanced himself from Amsalem's comments.

Katz blasts Liberman:

'He behaved like the greatest antisemites in history'

MK Yisrael Katz blasts Finance Minister: He's the pyromaniac who pours fuel on the fire and then cries that the house is burning.

Likud MK:

'The internal fighting is harming the Likud'

MK Miki Zohar calls on the members of his faction to stop fighting one another.

Likud MK: 'I will beat Netanyahu'

MK Yuli Edelstein says he hasn't given up on running for head of Likud, could form a government without new elections.

Likud MK:

'Homesh evacuation will be registered in Yamina's name'

MK Kathrin Shitrit: We are now living with a full-fledged left-wing government.

Miri Regev: Yisrael Katz, stop the rumors

MK Miri Regev responds to report that MK Yisrael Katz is working on forming a new government under his leadership.

Likud MK:

'I don't see us returning to coalition with Netanyahu'

'I'll form a coalition without the United Arab List,' Likud's MK Yuli Edelstein says.

Regev:

'I will run for the Likud leadership'

MK Miri Regev denounces efforts to take over Likud leadership while Netanyahu is mulling a plea bargain.

Likud MK:

'There won't be a Yamina after the next election'

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan: When I heard about Netanyahu's plea bargain, I was very emotional. The bad guys won.

MK Katz in closed talks:

'Netanyahu is on his way out'

Likud MK makes clear he plans to run for interim Likud chairman once Netanyahu steps down.

Likud MK:

'Netanyahu the winner even if he agrees to plea bargain'

MK Shlomo Karhi: In the current state of affairs, Netanyahu emerges victorious even if he goes to plea deal.

Polls show majority of country oppose Netanyahu plea bargain

Two-thirds of Likud voters want new elections once Netanyahu is gone; Nir Barkat remains the firm favorite as his successor.

Likud: Bennett govt. reaches new anti-Zionist lows

Likud criticizes govt. after Ra'am opposes planting of trees in the government.

Likud: Bennett must fire minister who called settlers 'subhuman'

Likud party says failure to remove Deputy Economy Minister Yair Golan from his post shows govt. agrees with his dehumanization of settlers.

Ministerial Committee approves 'Nir Barkat Law'

Bill would limit self-funding of elected officials and targets Barkat who seeks the leadership of the Likud.

Netanyahu: 'New Likud' is a threat to the country

"New Likud members are a Trojan horse; they want to destroy the Likud party from within."

Regev: Netanyahu isn't going anywhere

MK Miri Regev says Netanyahu will continue to lead the Likud and isn't planning to step down.

Netanyahu: Yisrael Katz not fighting leftist elements

Opposition leader criticizes fellow Likud member for failing to act against "New Likudniks".

Shas criticizes Likud over statements on Shabbat

Shas blasts Likud after it publishes statements on Netanyahu's quarantine during Shabbat.

Abbas: Likud offered us a coalition agreement, I have proof

Ra'am chairman says Netanyahu wanted him as a coalition partner: I have evidence which I am saving for Doomsday.

Watch: Netanyahu sprints to the Knesset

Opposition leader filmed running from his office to the plenum so as not to miss an important vote.

Netanyahu: Govt. failing to deal with Iranian threat

Opposition leader accuses govt. of being more concerned with giving jobs to friends and family than acting for good of Israel's citizens.

Likud MK: The opposition is strong and united

"We will overthrow this evil government," says MK Kathrin Shitrit, adding that "Netanyahu isn't going anywhere."

'No chance Shaked will topple the government she created'

Likud MK Yariv Levin admits the low likelihood that either Shaked or Benny Gantz will join Likud in alternative government.

Mansour Abbas won't rule out a partnership with the Likud

Ra'am chairman says he does not rule out a partnership with the Likud.

Likud MK threatens Channel 12 with lawsuit

MK Dudi Amsalem announces intention to sue Channel 12 and its anchor for taking his remarks out of context.

Government approves law restricting PM's term

Law limiting a PM's term to 8 years approved in telephone vote. Likud denounces: An Iranian-type law.

Arab party condemns terror attack - but only in Hebrew

Likud party demands 'unconditional, unambiguous' condemnation of terror attack. United Arab List: 'We oppose harm to both sides' civilians.'

Likud MK: Erdogan is an enemy, Mansour Abbas is his partner

MK Yisrael Katz blasts Turkish President and adds: He now has a partner in the government here - Mansour Abbas.

Likud Central Committee: No to gov't with terrorist supporters

Members of Likud Central Committee approve proposal stipulating the Likud will not participate in coalition that relies terror supporters.

Report: Netanyahu, Edelstein discussed moving up Likud primaries

Netanyahu and Edelstein reportedly met for more than an hour and discussed desire to move up the primaries to the beginning of next year.

Liberman: Likud MKs said they regretted listening to Netanyahu

Finance Minister confident the government will fulfill its term, takes shot at Netanyahu: No wonder he erred 6 times during budget vote.

Likud official: As long as Bibi leads us we'll be in opposition

"As long as Netanyahu remains we can not return to power even with 40 seats" the senior official said "He has too many enemies blocking him"

Likud's original suggestion to the coalition

MK Miki Zohar offers to withdraw all opposition reservations to Regulatory Law - but sets a condition.

Mansour Abbas reveals Ra'am's negotiations with Likud

United Arab List chairman says Likud which attacks his party now negotiated with him beginning in 2019 knowing everything it knows today.

Likud members demand: Future governments shouldn't include Ra'am

Almost all Likud members sign document aimed at forcing a disqualification of the party sitting in a government with Ra'am and Joint List.

Mansour Abbas accuses Netanyahu of 'incitement campaign'

Ra'am chairman blasts Likud chairman: You are welcome to contact law enforcement authorities instead of engaging in leaks.

Report: Internal Likud poll stirring up the party

An internal survey on the popularity of the members of the Likud has former Mossad chief in first place, followed by Amir Ohana.

Lapid: Netanyahu is weak, Ben Gvir is running the opposition

Foreign Minister says Likud has replaced nationalism with hatred for Arabs.

Edelstein: This government must be dismantled right now

MK Yuli Edelstein blasts Netanyahu who said it could take three and a half years until the Likud returns to power.

Regev to Yesh Atid MK: Be quiet, you hate Israel

Former Minister of Culture lashes out at former deputy head of the Mossad, MK Ram Ben Barak.

Deri mediating between Likud and Joint List

Report: Deri spoke with Joint List members to persuade them to vote with the Likud.

Yuli Edelstein: Netanyahu gets more seats - but I can form gov't

After polls yesterday showing Likud strengthening, former Health Minister Yuli Edelstein believes he could form a government as Likud chief.

Poll: 34 seats for Likud, 7 for Bennet

Poll finds Likud strengthening, Likud voters overwhelmingly prefer Netanyahu to Edelstein.

'He was subversive and will remain subversive'

MK Shlomo Karhi attacks MK Yuli Edelstein, who announced he would run against Netanyahu for the Likud leadership.

Edelstein challenges Netanyahu: We failed 4 times with him

Former Health Minister announces candidacy for Likud chairmanship, says party cannot form government under Netanyahu's leadership.

Report: Likud fears MKs could bolt party to join government

Growing concern within the Likud that MKs - including senior members - could leave party to join the government after budget passes.

'Your positions are determined by the King Messiah'

Communications Minister mocks Likud members, says they change their positions based on what Netanyahu tells them.