Likud

Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll

The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.

Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026
ISRAELI POLITICIAN Bezalel Smotrich is seen before President Donald Trump speaks to the Knesset, on October 13, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension

A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

 (L to R): Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich (illustration).

JPPI index: Nearly half of Israelis say Netanyahu should be investigated over Qatargate


Qatargate Affair: Suspect Srulik Einhorn issues first response on scandal

Einhorn claims that he acted legally, claims that Israel requested Qatar’s involvement, and attacks the "spins" and "double standards" of his critics.

 Srulik Einhorn

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says 'any real change' would come should he become PM

While Yossi Cohen stated in the podcast that he would consider running for prime minister, Walla's June polls found that his party would not receive enough mandates to pass the electoral threshold.

Former Head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen attends a Menorah lighting ceremony on the sixth night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the great synagogue in Tel Aviv, December 30, 2024.

More than half of Likud, 30% of far-right voters support ending war for hostage deal, poll finds

The survey also revealed that a majority of Israelis in general (73.79%) support a hostage deal and an end to the war, compared to 26.21% who want the fighting to continue.

An Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel August 19, 2025

Iran FM threatens Israel, denounces Hezbollah disarmament, Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide

Witkoff: Trump to hold cabinet meeting on Gaza • WSJ: IAEA's Grossi under Iran-linked threat, says first team of inspectors in Iran • Hamas deny journalists killed in hospital strike were terrorists

 IAEA's Grossi and Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi appear before an illustrative image of a US-struck Iranian nuclear site

Netanyahu has no plans to dismantle right-wing bloc for Gantz, PM's office tells partners - report

According to the report, coalition members are concerned that Gantz's entry to the government will allow Netanyahu to move forward on a hostage deal and the end of the war in the Gaza Strip.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the opening ceremony of the new Knesset museum, in Jerusalem, August 11, 2025

From national savior to political casualty: The rise and fall of Benny Gantz - analysis

Gantz's steep decline can be traced to June 9, 2024, when he resigned from the government after issuing an ultimatum a month earlier demanding that Netanyahu present a post-war plan. 

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.

Netanyahu party MK Gotliv slams inside party critics as terror supporters, hiding behind anonymity

Tally Gotliv fired back at Likud ministers, condemned "terror-supporting" MKs, and slammed hostage protests as a bid to "topple the government."

 MK Tally Gotliv attends a conference as part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 28, 2022.

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

Tally Gotliv labels court security guards as 'Judenrat,' causing coalition outrage

When security moved to remove Gotliv, she resisted. When she eventually stood and walked out, she said, “Be ashamed of yourselves, animals!” 

MK Tally Gotliv seen during a court hearing of Yonatan Urich, at the court in Lod, August 19, 2025

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.