Likud
Naftali Bennett's big comeback: Can the ex-PM return from political hiatus to topple Netanyahu?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The ex-PM claims to have a plan to “fix Israel’s biggest problems in all areas,” sharing the details with English-speaking olim at a recent event in Tel Aviv.
Israel creeps toward West Bank annexation as election season approaches - opinion
Former PM Naftali Bennett won't boycott Ben-Gvir or Smotrich, leaked recordings reveal
Lapid rejects Democrats merger, says divide with Yair Golan mirrors gap with Netanyahu
Bennett surges to 22 seats as Likud falls, opposition inches toward forming gov't - poll
The Likud would get 25 seats, Religious Zionist party would not cross the threshold, and an opposition coalition would secure 60 seats, putting it on the brink of forming a government.
Gantz, Likud, Netanyahu attack Eisenkot after saying minority government of 58 seats is possible
“We will know how to form a government, even with 58 seats,” said Eisenkot during an interview for N12, which sparked a series of attacks and reactions from several politicians
Likud returns to support levels from before October 7, RZP fails to pass threshold, poll finds
Religious Zionist Party, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, slid under the threshold with 2.8% support, as public divisions over the IDF draft framework and the state budget grew.
Will Israel go back to Gaza fighting, draft haredi men? MKs weigh in
This week on The Deep Dive, Jacob Laznik breaks down the deadlock over Israel’s Haredi draft bill with Keshet Neev, MK Moshe ‘Kinley’ Turpaz, and MK Dan Illouz.
Likud MK advances October 7 investigation bill, expected to be voted in Knesset in coming weeks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured that “the investigation committee will be equal between the coalition and the opposition."
Display of Netanyahu's severed head 'incites public to murder PM', Likud says in official complaint
The complaint further criticized Israel Police, noting that officers were present at the scene, but did not intervene when the display was presented.
Tally Gotliv's emerging influence in Likud politics – opinion
MK Tally Gotliv’s unconventional style, loyal base, and clashes with Israel’s legal system make her one of Likud’s most interesting figures.
Israel leaves Beersheba behind as political parties fight over taxes - opinion
As parties trade favors over tax breaks, Beersheba loses out, raising questions about priorities in the Negev.
Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold with four seats as coalition bloc climbs to 53 - poll
The poll shows the coalition bloc rising to 53 seats, up four from the previous survey, driven by Religious Zionism’s gains. The opposition bloc gained 57 seats.
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.
