Likud

Middle Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot both lost, but Israel may have emerged the winner

The opposition had every reason to win by a landslide, but Eisenkot offered no vision beyond replacing a failed government.

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Likud supporters in Jerusalem after Tuesday's exit polls showed the Likud remaining as the largest party.

Netanyahu survived Israel's election - but a political reckoning may only be beginning

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the Likud party, reacts as he tours Mahane Yehuda market, ahead of Israel's national election, in Jerusalem, October 23, 2026

Editor's Notes: Any unity deal must start with the leaders who are here, including Netanyahu

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Liberman rejects possibility of sitting with Arab parties, bloc leaders hold coalition talks


Haredi parties, Yashar, coalition bloc lose seats in Knesset, as Otzma Yehudit gains one - poll

Elsewhere in the bloc, the Democrats gained two seats to reach 11, while B’Yachad remained at 13, Yisrael Beytenu at nine and the joint Reservists-Economic Party at four seats.

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.

Likud reevaluates strategy against Ofer Winter while shifting focus to turnout in loyal strongholds

As long as Likud continues trying to persuade Winter to withdraw, an agreement with him is not on the table. The party could still change its policy toward him through October 16.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Pollster warns Likud that attacking Ofer Winter is a ‘very big gamble’ as party drops to 18 seats

"What has happened... since the candidate lists were submitted, is Ofer Winter, who is eating into the coalition bloc, eating into Likud and bringing it down to around 18 seats," pollster Lazar said.

OFER WINTER speaks at the launch of the People of Israel party in Jerusalem.

Trump shares Channel 13 election poll showing Netanyahu's bloc leading with 54 seats

In August, Trump told FOX News that he "may endorse somebody" in the upcoming Israeli election, though he conceded it would be "most appropriate for me to stay out of it."

US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026.

Eisenkot’s silence is no longer enough to win over Israeli voters - opinion

Eisenkot’s quiet, anti-Bibi strategy is losing momentum as voters seek a leader willing to offer a clear, unifying vision.

 GADI EISENKOT after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv.

Likud rejects Otzma Yehudit's Ben-Gvir's push for Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry for Gotliv

Likud was displeased with Ben-Gvir's demands, and has made it clear that the party does not intend to relinquish either portfolio in future coalition negotiations.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir holds a press conference with new Otzma Yehudit MK Tally Gotliv, in Tel Aviv, September 4, 2026

Polymarket: Gap between Eisenkot's Yashar, Netanyahu's Likud widens in former IDF chief's favor

Polymarket figures reflect the prices of prediction-market contracts, which change with trading activity and can therefore move quickly.

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, together with party members, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.

Ra’am, Joint List fight bids to bar them from Knesset election

Ra’am, the Joint List, Balad and two candidates asked the Central Elections Committee to reject six petitions seeking to bar them from the 2026 Knesset election.

Ra’am party chairman Mansour Abbas, together with party member Yoav Segalovich, arrives to submit the party list to the Central Elections Committee, Jerusalem, September 7, 2026; illustrative.

Yashar party's Shaul Meridor says Ofer Winter opposed ground operation in Gaza

Shaul Meridor claims Ofer Winter secretly lobbied cabinet members and Netanyahu against the Gaza ground invasion, alleging a contrast with his hawkish public image.

Shaul Meridor (L) and Gadi Eisenkot (R), April 28, 2026.

Likud files petition demanding Eisenkot's Yashar remove anti-Netanyahu campaign ads

Likud claims the videos present journalistic sources and Netanyahu’s remarks in a partial and misleading manner, amounting to “unfair interference” with the party’s election campaign.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.