The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/likud-primaries/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:27:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Likud primaries | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/likud-primaries/ 32 32 Likud to hold primaries for its electoral slate by July 28; Netanyahu guaranteed top spot https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-to-hold-primaries-for-its-electoral-slate-by-july-28-netanyahu-guaranteed-top-spot/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:40:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3835272 Internal polls have reportedly raised concerns that primaries could elevate candidates popular with the base but less appealing to moderate right-wing voters

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]]> Report: Katz hired unqualified political allies as consultants at Defense Ministry https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-katz-hired-unqualified-political-allies-as-consultants-at-defense-ministry/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:56:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812617 Channel 12 investigation says minister gave role to Likud operator Yair Shalom, despite the latter reportedly being suspected of credit card fraud, as party looks toward primaries

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]]> Poll: Likud members would put firebrand Gotliv in top primary spot, second only to PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-likud-members-would-put-firebrand-gotliv-in-top-primary-spot-second-only-to-pm/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727852 Populist MK 'grateful for the great trust'; however, Netanyahu reportedly sees her as an electoral liability, and experts expect voting-day deals to yield very different results

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]]> Netanyahu accuses ministers of electioneering; briefly bars 4 tardy ministers from meeting https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-apparent-swipe-at-katz-netanyahu-accuses-ministers-of-electioneering/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3689733 In apparent swipe at Defense Minister Katz, PM blasts 'barrage' of campaigning ahead of elections, set to be held by no later than October 2026

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]]> Likud legal adviser calls for expelling Gallant, barring him from party primaries https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-legal-adviser-calls-for-expelling-gallant-barring-him-from-party-primaries/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:02:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3476662 '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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]]> As Netanyahu’s popularity wanes, Likud MK Danny Danon prepares to mount challenge https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-netanyahus-popularity-wanes-likud-mk-danny-danon-prepares-to-mount-challenge/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:37:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3171681 Some party members said to be working toward vote of no confidence against PM; while several seem interested in replacing him as Likud leader, ex-UN envoy is seen as top contender

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]]> Netanyahu adds former rebel MKs who downed Bennett government to his Likud slate https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-adds-former-rebel-mks-who-downed-bennett-government-to-his-likud-slate/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:57:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836754 Ex-justice official who attacked prosecutors over Netanyahu charges is also given spot; new faces have not stymied criticism over lack of female representation in Likud's list

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]]> Former Yamina MKs Silman and Chikli seen as likely appointments to Likud’s slate https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-yamina-mks-silman-and-chikli-seen-as-likely-appointments-to-likuds-slate/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:29:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2817181&preview=true&preview_id=2817181 Rebels who helped bring down Bennett government are favorites for reserved spots on party slate; Gal Hirsch, former senior IDF officer under indictment, also reportedly considered

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]]> Rivals blast Likud as misogynist ‘Bibistan’ after primary rewards male loyalists https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivals-blast-likud-as-misogynist-bibistan-after-primary-rewards-male-loyalists/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:08:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2816936 As erstwhile partners Sa'ar and Liberman take aim at slate for cult of personality around Netanyahu, nationalists Shaked and Ben Gvir predict future alliance with faction

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]]> Likud voters just handed Netanyahu a mandate to remake the judicial system https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-voters-just-handed-netanyahu-a-mandate-to-remake-the-judicial-system/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:37:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2816847 MKs Yariv Levin, Amir Ohana and David Amsalem - long heavily critical of the Supreme Court's power - placed in the top five in the party's primary

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]]> Netanyahu loyalists rewarded by Likud primary voters, led by top ally Levin https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-loyalists-rewarded-by-likud-primary-voters-led-by-confidant-levin/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:05:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2816505 6 MKs closely tied to veteran party leader place in top 10; Yuli Edelstein makes list despite exit poll prediction, but Tzachi Hanegbi is out; only 2 women in top 20

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]]> Netanyahu challenger Edelstein punished by Likud primary voters, exit polls show https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-challenger-edelstein-punished-by-likud-primary-voters-exit-polls-show/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:14:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2816398 Former party No. 2 predicted to crash out of Knesset after making run at leadership last year, while loyalists Ohana, Levin take top spots; final results expected on Thursday

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]]> With snacks and selfies, Likud marks lively primaries in ‘democratic celebration’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-snacks-and-selfies-likud-marks-lively-primaries-in-democratic-celebration/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:58:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2816052 For activists choosing candidates in Israel's largest party, going to the polls is also an opportunity to enjoy a day out with like-minded people

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]]> Likud, projected to be November’s largest party, votes on slate in Wednesday primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-to-vote-on-slate-for-projected-largest-party-in-wednesday-primary/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:29:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2815481 Most MKs expected to stay in spots likely to land them back in Knesset, but some shuffling under Netanyahu expected as party gets its candidates in a row

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]]> Accepting Netanyahu-backed appeal, court bars ex-con from running in Likud primaries https://www.timesofisrael.com/accepting-netanyahu-backed-appeal-court-bars-ex-con-from-running-in-likud-primaries/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 22:16:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2815644&preview=true&preview_id=2815644 Tel Aviv court says earlier decision by internal Likud body to overturn central committee's disqualification of David Laniado was incoherent, lacked justification

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