Likud
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Likud, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Most Likud Voters Prefer Hardline Candidate Ahead of Party Primaries
Ahead of the Likud primaries in three days, a News 13 poll shows most voters prefer a hardline candidate over moderates, influencing the party's candidate list including reserved…
Tali Gottlieb Leads Likud Voters' Popularity Poll Ahead of Primaries
Ahead of the Likud primaries, a poll shows MK Tali Gottlieb leading with nearly 40% support among Likud voters, followed by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. With only about 14 realisti…
Netanyahu’s Leadership Struggles Turn Likud Into Obstacle Ahead of 2026 Elections
Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to control Likud’s candidate list face resistance from preferred candidates wary of his tactics ahead of the 2026 elections. Meanwhile, Mansour Abbas…
Transportation Minister Miri Regev Faces Backlash Over AI-Edited Photo in Likud Primaries Campaign
Transportation Minister Miri Regev faced criticism after posting an AI-edited photo from four years ago with Prime Minister Netanyahu to suggest his support in the upcoming Likud…
Yair Golan Rejects Controversial Democratic Candidate Amid Party Integrity Concerns
Yair Golan reversed his promise to place Einav Tsangocker high on the Democratic Party list due to her controversial remarks and respect for elected candidates. Michael Kleiner su…
Israeli Arab Parties Must Uphold Israeli Flag and Anthem to Join Government Coalition
An Israeli commentator asserts that only parties whose members display the Israeli flag and respect the national anthem should join the government coalition, excluding Arab partie…
Yoaz Hendel Demands Zionist-Only Government, Rejects Ultra-Orthodox and Arab Parties
Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Reservists' Party, demands a Zionist-only government excluding ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties, warns Israel risks fragmentation otherwise, and calls fo…
Israeli MKs Resign From Parties But Retain Seats and Salaries Until Elections
Several Israeli Knesset members have left their parties or formed new ones but continue to serve and receive salaries until the upcoming elections, raising public debate about the…
Yuli Edelstein Emerges as Potential Leader of Netanyahu's Ouster Effort Within Likud
Ahead of the Likud primaries, Netanyahu fears losing MKs may back a no-confidence move against him. Yuli Edelstein is seen as a potential leader of this internal opposition. Netan…
Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
MK Tsega Melaku withdrew from the Likud primaries, leaving the Ethiopian community without representation on the Likud list. This raises concerns for Netanyahu and the party about…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Leads with 23 Seats as Likud Drops to 21 in New Poll
A recent poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, while Likud falls to 21. Netanyahu's coalition shrinks to 48 seats, and Arab parties strengthen to 11. Eis…
Threats Against Avigdor Lieberman and Family Intensify Amid Political Tensions
Avigdor Lieberman and his family face escalating online death threats and violent insults, prompting police complaints and party condemnation amid rising political tensions in Isr…
Defense Minister Katz Pushes Police Takeover of Civil Enforcement in West Bank Amid Political Gains
Defense Minister Israel Katz has pushed for transferring civilian enforcement over Israelis in the West Bank from the IDF to the Israeli police, a move seen as a step toward de fa…
Right-Wing Activist Berle Krombi Criticizes Moshe Feiglin as a Delusional Rival
Right-wing activist Berle Krombi harshly criticized Moshe Feiglin as a delusional rival aiming to challenge Netanyahu, sparking a political dispute. Baruch Marzel defended Feiglin…
Likud Minister Nir Barkat Denies Attempt to Oust Netanyahu Amid Internal Party Turmoil
Likud Minister Nir Barkat denies reports of trying to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu after October 7 attacks, affirming his loyalty amid internal party disputes over security polic…
Yigal Brand Withdraws from Likud Primaries Citing Reserve Duty Priorities
Yigal Brand, CEO of Beitar's global leadership and the Zionist Council, has withdrawn from the Likud primaries to focus on his reserve military service in southern Lebanon and ong…
Bennett and Lieberman Consider Power-Sharing Deal to Sideline Gadi Eisenkot in Israeli Politics
With Israel's elections 75 days away, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman are reportedly considering a power-sharing deal to sideline Gadi Eisenkot from leading the opposition…
Netanyahu Reserves Defense Minister Israel Katz’s Knesset Seat After Internal Poll
Prime Minister Netanyahu reserved a Knesset seat for Defense Minister Israel Katz after an internal Likud poll showed Katz ranking poorly among party members, prompting the move t…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Leading as Likud Weakens, Opposition Holds Majority
A new Maariv poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael party leading with 23 seats, Likud dropping to 21, and the opposition holding a majority with 57 seats compared to the coalition's…
Likud Supreme Court Rejects Smadar Mores' Bid to Shorten Candidacy Qualification Period
The Likud party's Supreme Court denied Smadar Mores' request to shorten the qualification period for running in the party's primaries, excluding her from the candidate list for th…
Nathan Zehavi Draws Parallels Between Biblical Conquest and Modern West Bank Violence
Nathan Zehavi compares the biblical conquest of Canaan with the current rise in violent settler attacks in the West Bank, highlighting a disturbing historical repetition. He cites…
Netanyahu Holds Urgent Talks Amid Fears of Leadership Change Before Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held urgent talks with Likud lawmakers amid fears many may lose their seats in upcoming elections, raising concerns about a possible no-confi…
New Right-Wing Party Expected as Likud Prepares for Crucial Primaries
As Israel's Likud party prepares for pivotal primaries on Monday, a new right-wing party is expected to be announced soon, signaling shifts in the political right. Prime Minister…
Minister May Golan Condemns Arab Leadership Over Opposition to Shin Bet Crime Fight
Minister May Golan condemned Arab leaders for opposing Shin Bet's crime-fighting role in their communities, accusing them of enabling violence. She highlighted government efforts…
Netanyahu Holds Private Talks with Likud MKs Amid Fears of Primary Backlash
Prime Minister Netanyahu is holding private talks with all sitting Likud MKs amid fears that many may lose their spots in the upcoming primaries, potentially leading to political…
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat Denies Attempt to Oust Netanyahu Amid Primary Campaign
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat denies claims he tried to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu after October 7, calling them recycled fake news. Barkat accuses Channel 12 of targetin…
Former Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi Says Blue and White Will Withdraw If It Fails to Pass Threshold
Dedi Simchi, second on Benny Gantz's Blue and White list, announced the party will withdraw from the election if it fails to pass the electoral threshold amid poor poll results. R…
Likud Unveils Full Candidate List for Israel's 26th Knesset Elections
Likud has published its full candidate list for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, including national, demographic, and regional contenders. The list features established politician…
Likud Primaries Feature 124 Candidates Competing for Limited Knesset Seats
The Likud party announced 124 candidates for its primaries, with 40 senior politicians competing for fewer than 20 realistic Knesset spots due to reserved seats by Netanyahu. Vete…
Likud Finalizes Candidate List for Upcoming Primaries Amid Legal Changes
Likud published its final candidate list for the upcoming Monday primaries after a Supreme Court ruling barred current MKs and ministers from district slots. The list includes nat…
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Sparks Controversy Calling Current Government 'Mediocre'
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb called the current Israeli government "mediocre" during a private event, urging right-wing voters to support it despite disappointment. Her comment sparked…
KKL Chairman Defies Likud Claims Over Political Facebook Posts
KKL chairman Eyal Ostrinsky rejected Likud's complaint accusing him of illegal political campaigning via Facebook, affirming his right to express political views independently of…
Father of October 7 Victim Accuses Likud of Enabling Terrorism
Nissim Luk, father of Shani Luk killed on October 7, apologized to Minister Miri Regev but blames Likud for enabling the attack and demands a formal inquiry.
Gilad Erdan Targets Former PM Naftali Bennett in New Right-Wing Party Campaign
Gilad Erdan, co-founder of a new right-wing party, has publicly targeted former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a main rival, despite Gadi Eizenkot's rising poll numbers. Erdan'…
Nissim Mashal Challenges Ze'ev Elkin Over Gideon Sa'ar's List Placement Ahead of Likud Primaries
Nissim Mashal confronted Ze'ev Elkin about Gideon Sa'ar not reserving him a spot on the Likud list ahead of the August 14, 2026 primaries. Elkin defended the party's decisions and…
Zvika Yehezkel Publicly Endorses Dr. Eddy Cohen in Likud Primaries
Zvika Yehezkel publicly endorses Dr. Eddy Cohen, an expert on Arab affairs, in the upcoming Likud primaries, praising his unique perspective and urging support. Cohen, while valui…
Israel Faces Renewed Political Battle Over Voting Rights for Citizens Abroad Ahead of 2026 Elections
Since a 1965 sailors' strike demanding voting rights abroad, Israel has grappled with extending electoral participation to its 550,000 citizens living overseas. Ahead of the 2026…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Backs Likud Candidates Supporting Haredi Interests Ahead of Primaries
Shas leader Aryeh Deri is backing Likud MKs Boaz Bismuth, Hanoch Milwitsky, Ofir Katz, and Avichai Boaron in the upcoming primaries for their support of Haredi interests, directin…
Israeli Election Committee Orders Temporary Removal of Netanyahu Video Featuring Children
Israel's Central Election Committee temporarily ordered the removal of a video posted by Prime Minister Netanyahu that featured children, citing election law violations. The video…
Internal Rift in Arab Parties Threatens Israel's Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Ahead of Elections
Tensions among Israel's Arab parties threaten to split their vote ahead of elections, risking the anti-Netanyahu bloc's majority. Failed negotiations between Hadash, Ta'al, and Ba…
Netanyahu Adds US-Based Businessman Oren Dobronski to Likud List Amid Dual Citizenship and Legal Issues
Benjamin Netanyahu has added US-based businessman Oren Dobronski to the Likud list for the Knesset elections. Dobronski, who holds American citizenship and owns a $5 million home…
Israeli Radio Host Avia Farhi Discusses Political Primaries and Pop Culture on 'Only Fan' Podcast
Avia Farhi, Eco99fm morning show host, appeared on the satirical 'Only Fan' podcast to discuss the Likud primaries, a high-profile kidnapping, celebrity scandals, and Israeli pop…
Israeli Activists Regularly Cross Into Syrian Territory to Push for Jewish Settlements
Israeli activists known as the Pioneers of Bashan regularly cross into Syrian-controlled territory to promote Jewish settlement, challenging IDF security protocols. Despite milita…
Amichai Segal Reveals Multiple Offers for Knesset List Spots Ahead of October Elections
Political commentator Amichai Segal revealed he received multiple offers for reserved Knesset list spots from different parties. Ahead of Israel's October elections, he predicted…
Democratic Party Shifts Campaign Strategy Amid Criticism Over Internal Divisions
Israel's Democratic Party, led by Yair Golan, shifts its campaign strategy to a bloc-focused approach after internal criticism and accusations of alienating voters. Candidates wer…
Recording Emerges of Sara Netanyahu Yelling at Prime Minister's Residence
A recording surfaced of Sara Netanyahu shouting at the Prime Minister's residence, prompting public outcry and calls for investigation, with no response from Likud.
Gilad Erdan's Party Criticizes Likud Over Ganim Settlement Event and Disengagement Legacy
The Ganim settlement was reestablished after 21 years with a ceremony attended by prominent right-wing politicians, including Yuli Edelstein who recently joined Gilad Erdan's part…
Netanyahu Opens Up About Brother's Death and Supports Efforts to Preserve Son's Legacy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emotionally discussed the death of his brother Yoni and expressed support for a father seeking to preserve his deceased son's legacy through froz…