Likud party

Governing a State Cannot Run Through the Likud Central Committee

The preference of Ashkelon over Be’er Sheva reveals a cynical political use of tax benefits, contradicting the national needs of Israel and the Negev.

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.
Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party, speaks during the party’s launch event ahead of the 2026 general elections, at Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha near Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.

Reservists Party accuses Likud of pressuring registrar to block its registration

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi debates in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 9, 2024

Knesset sets special panel to fast-track Karhi’s communications reform

 Ultra orthodox Jews scuffle with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews outside an IDF Recruitment Center in Jeursalem, November 12, 2025.

New haredi draft bill dodges real service demands, delays accountability - editorial


Suspect arrested for sexually harassing Likud activist Hadar Mukhtar

The suspect has since been released under restrictive conditions.

Hadar Muchtar arrives to register her Fiery Youth party for the upcoming elections at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2022.

Haredi conscription debate heats up with protest and bill outline reveal

'It's not a conscription law, it’s a full-blown law for draft evasion. If this draft is advanced, not a single haredi will enlist,' said Lapid

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against IDF conscription, near Bnei Brak, March 2, 2025

Shin Bet reservist faces indictment for leaking internal documents

The leaked documents included internal Shin Bet materials on the “Khanist infiltration” into the police, which were passed on to MK Chikli and Amit Segal.

Head of the Shin Bet domestic security service Major General David Zini (L) speaks with Israel's army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir as they wait for a speech by US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025.

Likud MK Eli Dalal is knocked down during anti-gov't Kfar Saba protest, four arrested

Israel Police explained that "four suspects were arrested for disrupting the peace and attacking police officers during an illegal protest in Kfar Saba."

Police officers remove protestors from the Likud event in Kfar Saba.

May Golan storms Lahav 433, takes off with her mother during interrogation

The Israeli Police is now looking into the possibility of arresting Golan over this incident, even if she still has immunity as a member of the Knesset, according to Israeli media.

 MK May Golan visits at MK Itamar Ben-Gvir's makeshift office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 14, 2022.

Likud Israel court can intervene in Likud affairs, marks success for Minister Zohar - exclusive

Such a battle hasn't occurred in the World Likud in the past 20 years.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to his Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem May 20, 2024

Likud MKs slam Gotliv for erratic behavior, lack of legislative success

According to a Likud MK, Gotliv chastised ministers for engaging with Arab colleagues and was seen singing provocatively to MK Walid Taha in the Knesset corridors.

 MK Tally Gotliv speaks outside the court in Tel Aviv during a case against Eli Feldstein, November 21, 2024

Activists light bonfire outside Likud's Tel Aviv headquarters

This comes as part of the protests held nationwide, including a strike.

Protesters are seen lighting a bonfire outside Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv during a massive nationwide protest, on August 17, 2025.

Likud MKs jostle for Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairmanship

With at least six MKs aiming for the position of FADC chairman, including Yuli Edelstein, who's aiming to keep the position, the vote pitted MKs in the party against each other.

 Benjamin Netanyahu and Yuli Edelstein seen at the Knesset on November 4, 2021

Why Likud booting Edelstein will come back to bite it? - analysis

While Edelstein has given no indication of his next political move and has remained loyal to the Likud, it is not inconceivable that he seeks a new political home.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 12, 2023.

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, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.