![]() Caught on hot mike, Likud MKs fear the coming electionsThe cameras were turned off but the microphones continued recording.![]() Steinitz in Amona: 'I'll work to avert tragedy'Infrastructure Minister Yuval Steinitz visits Amona; 'It's unthinkable to simply evacuate entire towns for judicial reasons'.![]() Netanyahu vows to seek 'solution' to AmonaPM Netanyahu tells Likud party members he is working hard to avoid confrontation over Samaria community slated for destruction.![]() Likud blasts 'frustrated' Barak and Ya'alonLikud party issues statement criticizing former Defense Ministers following their remarks against Netanyahu at the Herzliya Conference.![]() Likud to vote on whether to fire Defense MinisterParty's court indicates decision to expel Jews from Hevron building was wrong. Members will vote on whether Yaalon should be fired.![]() Will Yehuda Glick become Likud's next MK?With Silvan Shalom's resignation, iconic Temple Mount activist is next on the Likud list - and he tells Arutz Sheva he has mixed feelings.![]() Frmr. ISA Head Returning to Politics on Likud ListAvi Dichter returns to Likud after brief hiatus, says he supports peace deal - but also that Israel should defang Gaza.![]() Regev: Livni-Labor Deal 'Enough to Make You Sick'MK Miri Regev is happy over the union of Tzipi Livni and Yitzchak Herzog, because it will 'ruin the Labor Party.'![]() Netanyahu Secures Victory at Central CommitteeLikud Central Committee members approve Netanyahu's proposal to advance primaries for party leadership to December 31.![]() Likud Set to Vote on Netanyahu's Early PrimariesLikud Central Committee to vote all day on Netanyahu's proposals, which are viewed as attempt to block Sa'ar, as well as list reservations.![]() Ya'alon 'Fell Out' With Likud Right-Wing Since Op.Senior Likud sources say Ya'alon 'a different man' since Gaza war, faces crisis with right-wing of party; chances of retaining post 'slim.'![]() Minister Livnat Announces Her RetirementLikud Cultural and Sports Minister Limor Livnat announces retirement from 23-year political career when term ends.![]() Herzog: Labor Once Again Becoming a Ruling PartyLabor chairman Herzog and Hatnua chairwoman Livni speak about elections - joint party would receive 23 seats in most recent poll.![]() MK Danny Danon to Run for Likud Party LeaderDanon promises to 'talk Right and do Right' in campaign to wrest control of the party from Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.![]() Analysis: This Time, Bibi Won't Attack JudaismFew are aware that Likud's disastrous 2013 campaign centered on an Arutz Sheva interview regarding the Jewish family.![]() Hareidim Prefer Sa'ar to Netanyahu as Likud LeaderHareidi official tells Arutz Sheva reasons why Gideon Sa'ar is preferable to Netanyahu as Likud Chairman - 'good news for hareidim.'![]() Likud Central Committee to Set Primary DateAt a special session in Ariel Monday, Likud's Central Committee will determine the final date and regulations for Likud primaries.![]() Bennett: PM and I Agreed Not to Attack Each OtherJewish Home chairman reveals he agreed with Likud that the two parties won't attack each other during the election campaign.![]() Netanyahu Reportedly Blocking Sa'ar ChallengeLikud sources say Netanyahu trying to move up primaries, in a move that would press Sa'ar to make a snap decision on contending.![]() Jewish Home, Likud Sign Surplus Vote AgreementAgreement to swing votes between parties in the event a surplus would help either one, as blocs begin to form ahead of elections.![]() Sa'ar May Challenge Netanyahu for Likud LeadershipSa'ar reportedly considering a run in January primaries after stepping down last month for a temporary break from politics.![]() Hotoveli Challenges Kahlon to Back Right-Wing BlocDeputy Minister Hotovely calls on Kahlon to make clear his political stance and who he will support in campaign for prime minister.![]() Levin Says 'Writing was On the Wall' for ElectionsKnesset dissolution was a long time in coming, MK Yariv Levin tells Arutz Sheva, noting that the real issue is a matter of stability.![]() The Other Reason Netanyahu Fired Livni and LapidLikud sources claim PM fired rebellious ministers to ensure they couldn't use their positions to their advantage during elections.![]() Likud Hopes to Form Large Right-Wing UnionDeputy Minister Akunis says his party and Jewish Home learned lessons of infighting in the last elections, slams Lapid-Livni 'putsch.'![]() Danon: We Must Return to the Likud WayLikud MK says that the Likud must not try to "appease Tzipi Livni and her colleagues".![]() 'Lapid Failed Miserably as Finance Minister'Likud officials hit back at Lapid over anti-Netanyahu remarks, say he failed miserably as a minister and has 'ugly' political aspirations.![]() Elections As Early as March 2015?Legislation on Opposition bills to dissolve the Knesset due to be voted upon Wednesday - and could see the coalition dissolve by January.![]() Deputy Minister Says Elections Are 'Inevitable'Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis criticizes Finance Minister Yair Lapid for saying the government is "stuck", says Lapid is welcome to resign.![]() Danon 'Ideological Alternative' to NetanyahuDanon competing with PM for control of Likud visits party faction and says Netanyahu is 'realizing policies of Livni, not Likud.'![]() Likud Warns 'Coalition Cannot Continue Like This'Senior Likud sources reveal Netanyahu doesn't want early elections, but likely has no choice given his coalition partners' behavior.![]() Levin Proposes 8-Step Plan to Prevent TerrorismTemporary legislation formulated by MK Yariv Levin calls for harsh punitive measures against terrorists, their families and supporters.![]() 'We Weren't Elected to Promote Livni's Agenda'MK Ze’ev Elkin says the Likud is determined to pass the Jewish State Law and isn't deterred by threats of an election.![]() Feiglin Favors One Large Nationalist BlocMK Feiglin says it would be a good idea to have all the nationalist parties run together as one bloc - but only if led by a strong Likud.![]() Tensions Rise Ahead of Hearing on Likud PrimariesStandoff expected between Prime Minister and MK Danny Danon, amid rumors that Netanyahu is trying to win allegiances.![]() Danon Hints: Sa'ar Left Because of NetanyahuMK Danny Danon calls for a “self-examination” in the Likud, hints PM Netanyahu is to blame for the resignation of Gideon Sa’ar.![]() Netanyahu and Danon Compromise on PrimariesPM Netanyahu and MK Danon agree to bring the moving up of the primaries to a discussion at the Central Committee.![]() Date Announced for Likud Leadership ElectionsDate for vote on changes to constitution also announced as Bibi seeks to consolidate leadership prior to looming general elections.![]() Netanyahu: Compromise or Else...PM Netanyahu to warn the heads of the parties in his coalition that unless they find ways to compromise, new elections will be held.![]() Moshe Kahlon Leaves Likud to Form New PartyFormer minister officially cancels Likud membership in move needed to start new Knesset party, after Monday announcement.![]() Danon Vows to Fight Netanyahu's 'Opportunism'Likud Central Committee chair charges PM of harming party democracy with early primaries, as elections look increasingly likely.![]() Netanyahu Planning Spring Elections?Speculations rampant that Netanyahu's shelving of Conversion Bill is meant to strengthen alliance with hareidim ahead of new elections.![]() Kahlon Vows to Fix Cost of Living When He ReturnsFormer minister reiterates intent to form new party, says cost of living 'needs to be dealt with.'![]() Danon Accuses Netanyahu of Splitting LikudSa'ar and Kahlon's leaving Likud demands soul searching says Danon, who predicts elections in 2015.![]() Latest Poll Shows Slight Improvement for Yesh AtidLikud and Jewish Home still polling first and second place respectively; right-wing-religious bloc would have clear majority.![]() Levin: Coalition Rocky, But No Split - YetCoalition Chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the resignation of Gideon Sa'ar - and how hareidi parties could replace Yesh Atid.![]() Likud Still on Top, But Jewish Home Gaining GroundKnesset Channel poll reveals Naftali Bennett's party snapping at Bibi's heels with 20 seats, compared to 25 for Likud.![]() Herzog: Sa'ar Resignation Shows Downfall of LikudOpposition leader claims the declaration by Interior Minister Sa’ar to retire from politics is proof Netanyahu must be replaced.![]() Interior Minister Gidon Sa'ar Leaving PoliticsLongtime Likud MK, Minister to formally resign after the holidays for personal reasons.![]() Akunis Warns Against 'Two-State Solution'Deputy Minister warns that a “two-state solution” will endanger the security of Israelis and bring rockets to the heart of the country.![]() Netanyahu: Feiglin Full of 'Good Surprises'For the first time Likud head Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has publicly referred to MK Moshe Feiglin.![]() Likud Decides to Topple Hamas in Next OperationDanon calls for Netanyahu to face his own party, as members call for prime minister to step down and 'find a different party.'![]() SA Paper Apologizes for Comparing Tutu, HitlerLikud member blasts Archbishop Desmond Tutu in pulled article as 'self-appointed destructor of Jewish people.'![]() Report: Erdan Serving as UN AmbassadorCommunications Minister received an offer to be appointed as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations and is seriously considering it.![]() Poll: Jewish Home Number Two Party in KnessetIsraelis continued to express support for Jewish Home and its leader, Naftali Bennett.![]() After Gaza Operation, How Are the Parties Polling?Poll shows 'right-wing' bloc would increase from 61 to 69 seats if elections were held today; Arab parties also predicted to strengthen.![]() Danon: Netanyahu 'the Contractor of the Left'MK Danon warns Prime Minister that he cannot continue to "follow the desires of Tzipi Livni". |