Likud primaries

MK Tally Gotliv says she would consider joining Ben-Gvir if 'good concrete offer' presented

Gotliv added she remains "loyal to the Likud and the prime minister," but stated that she would consider an offer to join Otzma Yehudit.

MK Tally Gotliv at Knesset House Committee debate on granting her immunity Monday June 15, 2026.
MK Tally Gotliv attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 15, 2026.

MK Gotliv accuses Netanyahu of pushing her down Likud list due to secret judicial reform deal

Gila Gamliel, Innovation, Science and Technology Minister, casts her vote at a polling station during the Likud party’s internal elections in Jerusalem, July 27, 2026.

Minister Gamliel files police complaint over Likud primary recount in Be'er Ya'akov

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026, as party members vote in the Likud primary elections to determine the party’s Knesset list ahead of the Israeli general elections.

Developments of the last week that could affect the approaching elections - opinion


Israel Elections: The down and dirty of the Likud primaries

INSIDE POLITICS: On social media, one campaign genre is already trending: viral compilations of scandalous sound bites from various Likud contenders vying for a slot in the next Knesset.

 LIKUD MKS Gadi Yevarkan, Avi Dichter, Galit Distal Atbaryan, Miki Zohar and Likud member Ayoub Kara attend an event earlier this month in Petah Tikva ahead of next month’s Likud primaries.

Israel elections: Likud reaching new lows with Netanyahu in charge, shame - editorial

How did we get to a point where in a major party, the understanding is that to score points one needs to trash-talk and accept this type of behavior?

 Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset on June 30.

Israeli journalist Boaz Bismuth announces run for Likud list

"What did you not say about me yet? You said I'm pro-Likud, pro-Netanyahu, right-wing. What can I say? You were right. I'm running with the Likud," Bismuth said in a video.

 Editor in chief of Israel Hayom, Boaz Bismuth at a conference of the Israeli Television News Company in Jerusalem on March 7, 2021.

Druze rage at Likud moves minority slot to #44 on list

“Everything the media says about this party is true, [it is a] sh*t party,” said MK Fateen Mulla, who is Druze and currently occupies the Likud’s minority slot.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after voting in the Likud primaries

Veteran Likud MK Yuval Steinitz announces retirement from politics

Likud MK Yuval Steinitz has been in the Knesset since 1999. His wife, Gila Kanfei-Steinitz was appointed to the Supreme Court in February, which the Likud has heavily criticized.

 Minister Yuval Steinitz arrives to the weekly government meeting at the Prime Ministers office in Jerusalem, on December 31, 2017.

Will the Likud downgrade the slot for olim in the upcoming primaries?

Candidates for the oleh slot in the Likud are Michael Lobovikov who made aliyah from Russia and David Sadon who made aliyah from France.

 THEN-PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is surrounded by Likud lawmakers as he gives a press statement ahead of the start of his trial at Jerusalem District Court last year.

No Likud leadership race soon - central committee head

"The head of the Likud central committee and law committee decide when there are primaries, and both of them are me," MK Haim Katz said.

MK Haim Katz at this immunity hearing at the Knesset, February 4, 2020

Edelstein announces he will challenge Netanyahu over Likud

Though Edelstein already announced his intentions, he told it to the cameras for the first time on Monday night.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are seen speaking at a Clalit vaccination center in Zarzir, on February 9, 2021.

Top Likud MK on Netanyahu: 'He made all the possible mistakes'

"Why did he agree to give Gideon, Bennett, Gantz and everyone else the role of prime minister, just so he could not give it to anyone else in the Likud?" Edelstein asked.

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are seen speaking at a Clalit vaccination center in Zarzir, on February 9, 2021.

Nir Barkat: 'This is not the time for unnecessary primaries'

Barkat, who is the richest politician in Israel, funded free dinner and parking for the attendees. There were hamburgers, arais, asado, chicken, rice, noodles, fish and chips, desserts and wine.

NIR BARKAT at a rally supporting him on Thursday night, June 10 2021