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Yair Netanyahu said to become a member of the powerful Likud Central Committee

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:48:55 +0000

Premier's son appears to have been appointed in an internal party agreement after a failed attempt to secure him a World Zionist Organization job last year

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Sweeping victories and upsets mark Likud’s first internal elections in 14 years

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:41:36 +0000

Barkat and Amsalem win Jerusalem, though liberal faction makes surprise showing; Defense Minister Katz suffers key defeats, signaling potential shake-up in party leadership

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In rare Likud vote, stalwarts seize first chance in years to steer party machine

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:43:50 +0000

In south Tel Aviv stronghold, first internal ballot in 13 years pits new generation against old guard. PM visits Jerusalem poll to extol Israel's 'only truly democratic party'

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Likud to hold first national conference in almost 14 years to elect Central Committee

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:50:50 +0000

Ruling party's powerful organ picks many of its candidates for Knesset elections, as well as members of high-level Secretariat; votes to be held due to intense internal pressure

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Ruling Likud party approves merger with Gideon Sa’ar’s New Hope

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:31:34 +0000

Five years after leaving Netanyahu's party due to 'cult of personality' around the prime minister, former rival declares it's 'good to return home'

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Likud legal adviser calls for expelling Gallant, barring him from party primaries

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:02:04 +0000

'We wish Gallant success in the left-wing bloc,' Likud says after former defense minister criticizes the government in his first interview since resigning from the Knesset

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Gantz on Sa’ar’s proposal to appoint Netanyahu as president: ‘Moral bankruptcy’

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 16:38:38 +0000

Blue and White chair says right-wing party's lack of principled opposition to PM under indictment shows 'Likud cannot lead the State of Israel at this time'

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Netanyahu rejects as ‘spin’ Sa’ar’s proposal to make him president

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 12:41:58 +0000

PM’s campaign in Thursday Likud leadership race dismisses idea put forward by challenger, accusing him of being 'aligned with the left'; Sa'ar denounces 'baseless attack'

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Sa’ar: If elected to lead Likud, I’ll seek to appoint Netanyahu president

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 23:54:36 +0000

Three days before primaries, PM's challenger says he would like to see him continuing to contribute from his diplomatic skills to Israel's benefit

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Reversing initial decision, Likud court calls off primaries for Knesset slate

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:26:23 +0000

Judges accept Netanyahu's appeal to forgo vote on entire roster for March elections, block measure that would make it easier for members to cast ballot in leadership race Thursday

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Netanyahu seeks to cancel Likud primaries for party slate

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 15:56:19 +0000

PM wants Likud's internal court to reverse itself, after it struck down a move to forgo a vote on roster for coming elections

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Sa’ar slams Netanyahu’s ‘wild incitement’ against him ahead of vote on primary

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:30:54 +0000

Premier's Likud rival steps up attacks, accuses other senior party lawmakers who have supported PM of being 'spineless'

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Likud begins planning leadership race as PM faces 1st real challenge in 14 years

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:35:14 +0000

Party's Central Committee to vote against primaries for the full Knesset list; Netanyahu-Sa'ar vote likely set for December 22, if new elections are called

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Netanyahu agrees to hold Likud leadership primary in next six weeks

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 20:42:19 +0000

As MK Nir Barkat pledges loyalty to PM and feuds publicly with challenger Gideon Sa'ar, premier refuses to answer whether he will seek immunity from prosecution

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Netanyahu challenger Sa’ar formally requests snap vote for Likud leader

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 08:10:04 +0000

MK says leadership race should be held in next 2 weeks 'to prevent the state from lapsing into unnecessary elections'; Netanyahu said maneuvering to block challenge

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