Likud
PM Netanyahu submits 'extraordinary' pardon request to President Herzog amid criminal trial
Officials stressed that President Isaac Herzog will consider the PM's request “responsibly and sincerely” once all legal materials are before him.
Defense Minister Israel Katz is a strategic liability that Israel cannot afford - opinion
Smotrich calls for IDF chief's dismissal over feud, argues Trump 'would have fired him in a call'
Knesset rejects opposition bill proposing grant of four million shekels for released hostages
Judge allows Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich to work with Likud, maintains ban on PMO role
The Lod District Court ruled that Urich may liaise with Likud and David Sharan while remaining barred from returning to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.
WZO adopts new agreement with Perez as president, bringing extended negotiation saga to an end
The agreement will see Mizrachi CEO Rabbi Doron Perez become the WZO president, a normally ceremonial role that would reportedly expand to include matters of budget and Diaspora relations.
Suspect arrested for sexually harassing Likud activist Hadar Mukhtar
The suspect has since been released under restrictive conditions.
Ron Dermer steps out of Israel's power center, leaving a void in Jerusalem's US diplomacy
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: After years as Netanyahu’s most trusted adviser, the man who bridged Jerusalem and Washington leaves gov’t, taking with him a legacy of influence, division, and results.
Coalition drops to 48 seats in Knesset as Bennett-Eisenkot bloc gains majority - poll
Likud has lost two seats, dropping the party to 24, while former prime minister Naftali Bennett's party gained two, also reaching 24 to tie.
World Mizrachi announces Zionist Congress coalition deal - Yesh Atid warns against joining
'World Mizrachi is deeply proud and grateful to be a significant part of the WZO’s leadership in this period where partnership, mutual trust and respect.'
'Kahane was right': Likud MK defends far Right Jewish terrorist in fiery Knesset debate
MK Gilad Kariv (Democrats) stated in response that under "Netanyahu’s leadership, Likud has become a Kahanist, nationalist, and anti-democratic party."
Despite Likud boost, opposition maintains majority as Sde Teiman, MAG scandal continues - poll
Despite the chaos of the week, when asked about their feelings regarding the future of Israel, just over half the public reported feeling optimistic.
World Zionist Congress coalition agreement negotiations to continue post-Yesh Atid withdrawal
Several sources familiar with the matter said that Yesh Atid had only harmed itself by not participating, in addition to damaging the reputation of the National Institutions.
Perez for WZO pres? WZC vote extended, but agreement renegotiated
World Mizrachi CEO Rabbi Doron Perez is poised to become the president of the World Zionist Organization, while incumbent World Likud head Yaakov Hagoel could be part of the chairman rotation.