Likud

Eisenkot calls for emergency government, Ben-Gvir accuses opposition of betraying supporters

Ofer Winter urges Bennett, Liberman to form unity gov't with Netanyahu • Liberman backs Lapid for speaker, calls for haredi draft compromise and parties to join gov't

(L-R clockwise) Yashar party head Gadi Eisenkot, Democrats head Yair Golan, B'Yachad head Naftali Bennett, Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman, B'Yachad deputy Yair Lapid.
Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.

Eisenkot warns current government harms democracy, Ben-Gvir mocks rumors UTJ might join opposition

Members of the Yashar party speak to the press following consultations with President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on whom to recommend to form Israel’s next government, November 5, 2026.

Eisenkot set to receive mandate to form Israeli gov't as Herzog rounds out consultation meetings

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana cups his ear as MKs react during the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026

Opposition pushes to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of Likud 'January 6' plot to block vote


Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous'

"These accusations are ridiculous and dangerous in equal measure. Qatar should not be used as a scapegoat for the political failures of certain Israeli politicians," he wrote.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Could reports of foreign funding, voter fraud lead to new elections? - explainer

The prevailing assessment is that even if the investigation yields significant evidence of election bribery, the chances of annulling the election results nationwide are slim.

People vote for the 26th Knesset in Jerusalem on October 27, 2026.

Netanyahu eyes unity government with Eisenkot as Likud considers alternative coalition arrangements

Sources close to Netanyahu are promoting a plan to bring Eisenkot into a unity government, potentially offering him a rotation as prime minister while excluding the ultra-Orthodox parties.

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Liberman distances himself from opposition allies, pushes for unity government - report

Liberman cut off contact with former prime minister and B'Yachad leader Naftali Bennett and Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, refusing to answer phone calls from his opposition counterparts.

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Israel Police reject Likud claims that Arab parties 'stole' 2026 election, citing lack of evidence

On Wednesday, Likud accused Arab parties of allegedly stealing Israel's 2026 Knesset election through widespread electoral fraud, bribery, intimidation, and ballot manipulation.

People stand in a queue to vote during the national election, at a polling station in the Arab village of Taibe, northern Israel, October 27, 2026

Netanyahu, Eisenkot, Bennett must put Israel first and talk unity - editorial

President Isaac Herzog appeared very much aware of that danger when he addressed the situation on Wednesday, urging political leaders to approach the coming coalition consultations with open minds.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett.

The results are in: Netanyahu's Likud is Israel's biggest party with 27 seats as all votes counted

Protesters rally outside Eisenkot's home with calls to include Arab parties in coalition • Shin Bet probes foreign election interference, warns against blaming Arab voters

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.

Netanyahu's Likud alleges Arab parties 'stole' Israeli election, demands investigation

Likud announced that it would submit hundreds of testimonies and pieces of evidence to the Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and the Central Elections Committee.

Arab Israelis arrive to cast their ballots at a polling station in the Arab city of Tayibe, central Israel, during Israel’s general elections, October 27, 2026.

Israel election results signal political deadlock, raising three possible post-election scenarios

With neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot securing a parliamentary majority, Israel faces three possible outcomes: an opposition coalition, a unity government, or another election.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

Herzog urges Israeli leaders to keep open minds, avoid another election after deadlock

"We must do everything, certainly after yesterday, to avoid another round of elections," Israel's president said. "Therefore, I expect everyone who comes here to arrive with an open mind."

Israeli president Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal cast their ballots at a polling station in Jerusalem, during Election Day in Israel, October 27, 2026.