Likud Party

MK 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 Likud Central Committee

Likud Central Committee members approve Netanyahu's proposal to advance primaries for party leadership to December 31.

Likud Set to Vote on Netanyahu's Early Primaries

Likud Central Committee to vote all day on Netanyahu's proposals, which are viewed as attempt to block Sa'ar, as well as list reservations.

End of the line?

Ya'alon 'Fell Out' With Likud Right-Wing Since Gaza Operation

Senior Likud sources say Ya'alon 'a different man' since Gaza war, faces crisis with right-wing of party; chances of retaining post 'slim.'

Limor Livnat Retires From Politics

Likud Cultural and Sports Minister Limor Livnat announces retirement from 23-year political career when term ends.

Herzog: Labor is Once Again Becoming a Ruling Party

Labor chairman Herzog and Hatnua chairwoman Livni speak about elections - joint party would receive 23 seats in most recent poll.

MK Danny Danon Announces Candidacy for Likud Party Leadership

Danon promises to 'talk Right and do Right' in campaign to wrest control of the party from Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Analysis: This Time, Netanyahu Won't Attack Judaism

Few 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 Leader

Hareidi 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 Final Date for Primaries

At a special session in Ariel Monday, Likud's Central Committee will determine the final date and regulations for Likud primaries.

Bennett: Netanyahu and I Agreed Not to Attack Each Other

Jewish 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 Challenge on Leadership

Likud 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 Agreement

Agreement 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 Leadership

Sa'ar reportedly considering a run in January primaries after stepping down last month for a temporary break from politics.

Hotovely Challenges Kahlon to Back Right-Wing Bloc

Deputy 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 Elections

Knesset 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 Lapid

Likud sources claim PM fired rebellious ministers to ensure they couldn't use their positions to their advantage during elections.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Likud Hopes to Form Large Right-Wing Union

Deputy 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 Way

Likud MK says that the Likud must not try to "appease Tzipi Livni and her colleagues".

Likud: 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, Likud Officials Say

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.

Likud Jockeying: Danon 'Ideological Alternative' to Netanyahu

Danon competing with PM for control of Likud visits party faction and says Netanyahu is 'realizing policies of Livni, not Likud.'

Coalition breakup?

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.

MK Levin Proposes 8-Step Plan to Prevent Terrorism

Temporary legislation formulated by MK Yariv Levin calls for harsh punitive measures against terrorists, their families and supporters.

Elkin: 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 Bloc

MK 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.

Battle Over Likud Primaries: Who Will Win, Danon or Bibi?

Standoff expected between Prime Minister and MK Danny Danon, amid rumors that Netanyahu is trying to win allegiances.

Danon Hints: Sa'ar Left Because of Netanyahu

MK 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 Likud Primaries

PM 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 Elections

Date for vote on changes to constitution also announced as Bibi seeks to consolidate leadership prior to looming general elections.

Netanyahu to Tell Party Heads: 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 Officially Leaves Likud to Form New Party

Former minister officially cancels Likud membership in move needed to start new Knesset party, after Monday announcement.

Danon Vows to Fight Netanyahu's 'Underhanded Opportunism'

Likud Central Committee chair charges PM of harming party democracy with early primaries, as elections look increasingly likely.

Report: 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 Returns to Politics

Former minister reiterates intent to form new party, says cost of living 'needs to be dealt with.'

Danon Accuses Netanyahu of Splitting Likud

Sa'ar and Kahlon's leaving Likud demands soul searching says Danon, who predicts elections in 2015.

Latest Poll Shows Right-Wing Majority, Improvement for Yesh Atid

Likud and Jewish Home still polling first and second place respectively; right-wing-religious bloc would have clear majority.

Levin: Coalition Rocky, But No Split - Yet

Coalition Chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the resignation of Gideon Sa'ar - and how hareidi parties could replace Yesh Atid.

Poll: Likud Still on Top, But Jewish Home Gaining Ground

Knesset 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 Likud

Opposition 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 Politics

Longtime Likud MK, Minister to formally resign after the holidays for personal reasons.

Akunis: 'Two-State Solution' will Bring Terror Tunnels to Center

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 Without PM to Topple Hamas in Next Operation

Danon calls for Netanyahu to face his own party, as members call for prime minister to step down and 'find a different party.'

South African Jewish Paper Apologizes for Comparing Tutu, Hitler

Likud member blasts Archbishop Desmond Tutu in pulled article as 'self-appointed destructor of Jewish people.'

Report: Erdan Mulling Offer to Serve as UN Ambassador

Communications 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 Knesset

Israelis 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 Acting Like 'the Contractor of the Left'

MK Danon warns Prime Minister that he cannot continue to "follow the desires of Tzipi Livni".

Yesh Atid and Likud Compromise on Force-Feeding Bill

After Yesh Atid threatened a coalition crisis, compromise reached on bill allowing force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners.

Rivlin's Replacement Officially Sworn In

MK Carmel Shama-Hacohen officially sworn in as a member of the Knesset, replacing president-elect Reuven Rivlin.

Arutz Sheva Interviews

MKs Welcome 'Dignified' President Rivlin

MK Danon and Lipman congratulate Rivlin over victory, note he 'believes our rights to Israel, and that there should be no Palestine.'

Rivlin's Likud Replacement is 'Less Interested in Judea Samaria'

Former MK Shama will take Rivlin's place in Coalition after presidential victory; 'not comfortable with Likud position.'

Report: Yisrael Beytenu 'Furious' over Rivlin Support

Faction head Avigdor Liberman reportedly scrambles to recruit Yesh Atid in backing MK Dalia Itzik.

Netanyahu Vows to Find Fureidis 'Price Tag' Vandals

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says the alleged “price tag” attack in the town of Fureidis is "outrageous."

Proposal: Criminalize Contact with the PA

After Hamas-Fatah unity pact, one MK proposes bill to make Israel's contact with the PLO - like with Hamas - a criminal offense.

Analysis

Could a Compromise Deal see Israeli-Arab Terrorists Released?

Official tells Arutz Sheva Bibi taking Jewish Home threats to leave coalition seriously - but would taking the bait cost Bennett dearly?

Report: Prime Minister Unwilling to Torpedo Coalition Over Talks

Netanyahu 'unwilling to turn the world upside down' for Bennett. But what does that actually mean?

Yisrael Beytenu Wants a 'Divorce' From the Likud

Yisrael Beytenu intends to do everything it can to differentiate itself from the Likud, said Public Security Minister Yitzchak Aharonovich.