Likud

Netanyahu surges in first poll after Iran war, Bennett's bloc remains ahead, election poll finds

Netanyahu's bloc has risen from 46 to 48 seats, while the opposition bloc still maintains a majority of 62 seats, allowing Bennett to form an alternative government even without the Arab parties.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, August 4, 2024, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, September 11 2023, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid, August 14 2024.
 Supporters of Iranian opposition group National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) gather to protest against the nuclear program and the detention of EU nationals in Paris, February 8, 2025.

Israeli lawmaker brings MKs, Iranian opposition figures together in unique meeting

 MK Ayman Odeh attends an emergency conference on the murders in the Arab society at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 21, 2025

Knesset holds impeachment hearing for MK Ayman Odeh

 Avner Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 10, 2024.

Avner Netanyahu set to have a politician-free wedding, causing mixed reactions from Likud members


IDF's failure to understand Hamas is why terror group hasn't surrendered, Likud MK says

Halevi also said that IDF soldiers are too focused on political considerations to be making the correct military decisions.

 Children look out of a building as Palestinian Hamas militants stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages, including those held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, February 22, 2025.

Israeli gov't 'playing Russian roulette' with Gaza hostages' lives, families charge

"Netanyahu's 'Coalition Peace War' brings the death of hostages and soldiers alike," the protest organizers said in a statement.

 Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest for their release, outside the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv, March 9, 2025.

Likud MK initiates process to impeach MK Ayman Odeh

“His [Edelstein’s] soul is an abomination, he was a Prisoner of Zion and came to the land [of Israel], it is too bad he came, he should have remained there," Yosef said.

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein attends a a plenum session in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025

Netanyahu's trial: Tadmor probes prime minister's relationship with Milchan

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tel Aviv court for criminal trial, June 3, 2025.

Golan surges in polls, Bennett leads opposition; Likud weakens

Yair Golan’s Democrats are gaining momentum as Naftali Bennett tops the latest poll. Likud loses ground, and Netanyahu’s bloc remains far from a majority.

 YAIR GOLAN speaks after the results were announced in the Labor Party primary election, in Tel Aviv, on Tuesday.

Proposed tax on foreign donations alarms NGOs aiding Holocaust survivors

The bill, initiated by Likud MK Ariel Kallner, would impose an 80% tax on donations received from foreign political entities.

 (illustrative) Polish-born Holocaust survivor Meyer Hack shows his prisoner number tattooed on his arm. (Hack is unrelated to the contents of this article)

Hostages ‘brainwashed’ by Hamas in captivity, Likud MK says

The comment by Gotliv drew widespread condemnation, including from government ministers and coalition MKs.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 22, 2024

Israelis must refrain from violence, even if we disagree - comment

This wasn’t a protest – it was an attack on the very idea that coexistence is possible. On the eve of a day meant for national unity, these rioters chose division, hate, and violence.

 Right-wing protesters scream in opposition at the joint Israeli-Palestinian Remembrance Day ceremony in Jaffa

Ministers, two MKs summoned for investigation of Sde Teiman breach, two refuse summons

The breach occurred on July 29, after the IDF Military Police Criminal Investigation Division raided the base and arrested reservist soldiers on suspicion of sexually abusing a detainee.

 MK ZVI SUKKOT protests last week at the Sde Teiman military base, against the detention of reserve soldiers suspected of sexually abusing an imprisoned Hamas terrorist. There’s a growing population that believes the law doesn’t apply to them, says the writer.

NSC reportedly twice blocks designating Qatar as state sponsor of terror - N12

The bill was initiated by Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, and MK Moshe Saada, both members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.

 Hamas terrorists in front of Qatar flag and background (illustrative).

Proposed coalition bill to raise MK salaries to that of senior judges faces backlash

The bill sought to equalize the prime minister’s salary with that of senior members of the justice system, including the High Court of Justice president and justices.

Israeli coalition ministers and MKs seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025