Likud

Netanyahu's coalition struggles to close gap against opposition for third week - poll

While there was no significant movement between the blocs, in the opposition, Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party lost one seat to the Democrats.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Bennett launches national disability inclusion plan, pledges accessibility reforms if elected

Gadi Eisenkot attends a conference at the Academic College in Tel Aviv, January 6, 2026.

Eisenkot unveils aliyah plan to bring two million olim by 2048, vows to cut bureaucracy

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett and  former government directors-general Keren Terner and Liran Avisar Ben Horin, April 12, 2026.

Bennett brings in two ex-gov't officials as first two members of election list


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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministers at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025.

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

Gadi Eisenkot attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, December 9, 2025.

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. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025

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.

HAREDIM SCUFFLE with police outside Jerusalem’s IDF Recruitment Center..

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."

Protests in Tel Aviv demanding a new October 7 state probe.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025

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.

MK Tally Gotliv makes a point at the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee last week. Her boisterous appearances in the Knesset are popular in Likud circles, according to the writer.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their votes in Jerusalem during the Likud Central Committee elections last month. The prime minister has forgotten Beersheba, the writer complains.

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.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen after a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on December 4, 2025.

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.

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.