Likud party

Likud weighs reserving slot for Smotrich as RZP risks falling below electoral threshold

Senior Likud figures are discussing whether bringing Bezalel Smotrich onto the party's slate could help preserve religious-Zionist support if his party struggles to clear the electoral threshold.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.
An Israeli soldier guard as young men gathered during a demonstration by Ultra-Orthodox Jews against Israel's military draft on June 17, 2026 outside the Beit Lid military base in Kfar Yona, Israel. The conscription of young ultra-Orthodox men into the military, from which they were long exempt.

Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions

The Likud Constitution Committee, headed by the Chairman of the Likud Central Committee, Chairman of the Constitution Committee, Minister Haim Katz, has now convened announcing that the date of the primaries will be held on: 4.8.2026

Likud postpones primaries to August amid debate over Netanyahu’s influence on party list

Transportation Minister Miri Regev addresses the Knesset, January 21, 2026; illustrative.

Miri Regev says Likud will go to primaries, but 'Netanyahu's voice will be heard in the process'


Likud politicians urge Ayelet Shaked to switch sides, join Likud

"If she runs in the primaries, she'll be in the top ten," said a Senior Likud MK. Shaked had no comment when asked about the switch.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with then justice minister Ayelet Shaked (L) during a vote at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament on December 21, 2016, during the state budget vote for 2017-2018.

50 Influential Jews: Danny Danon - No. 25

Will the chairman of World Likud be the next party leader?

 Likud MK Danny Danon.

Likud made a mistake with judicial reform - MK David Bitan

Likud MK David Bitan said that the government hasn't been giving sufficient attention to other important issues that are not related to the reform.

MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

Israel tries to oust Yad Vashem head under Sara Netanyahu's influence

Education Minister Yoav Kisch initiated a directive in a poorly orchestrated attempt to unseat Dayan and put a Likud MK in his place.

 Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan speaking at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 5, 2023.

Likud to expel activist who told Ashkenazim to burn in hell

“Ashkenazim, may you burn in hell. Not for nothing did six million die. I’m proud. If only six million more would burn,” Zarka stated.

 Prime Minis4er Benjamin Netanyahu and leader of the Likud party speaks with Miki Zohar during a Likud party meeting in the Israeli parliament on January 25, 2016

I will not respect High Court ruling to strike down judicial reform bill - Likud MK

"The Supreme Court has no authority to intervene in Basic Laws," Gotliv argued in the tweet.

 MK Tally Gotliv attends a conference as part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 28, 2022.

Likud MK invites secular Jews to 'learn from Temple Mount'

MK Amit Halevi explained that Jews believe that the Ten Commandments would sit inside the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and signify that morality is at the center of Jewish society.

 People read Koran by the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, as Palestinians attend the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Jerusalem's Old City March 24, 2023.

Bill to split A-G role not backed by coalition heads, says Likud

The private bill submitted by 11 Likud Knesset members was submitted to the Knesset secretary weeks ago, said the Likud.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to his supporters after the exit polls were announced for the election of the 24th Knesset, March 24, 2021.

Gantz's party leads, Netanyahu's coalition wanes - KAN News poll

A particularly contentious issue addressed in the poll was the passing of the reasonableness clause. The findings indicate that 46% of the respondents are against it, while 35% are in favor. 

 National Unity Party leader MK Benny Gantz is seen addressing the Knesset plenum during a discussion regarding the reasonableness standard bill, in Jerusalem, on July 23, 2023.

Likud activist distanced from party after saying 6 million more Ashkenazim should die

The Likud Party condemned the activist's statements, calling for "the cessation of the inciting and violent discourse from all sides."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu poses for a selfie with Itzik Zarka, a Likud activist and fan, during a Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset.