The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/likud/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Likud | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/likud/ 32 32 Poll shows anti-Netanyahu bloc winning majority; Eisenkot seen as best fit to be PM in separate survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-shows-anti-netanyahu-bloc-winning-majority-eisenkot-seen-as-best-fit-to-be-pm-in-separate-survey/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:17:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836783 Zman Yisrael has Zionist opposition parties winning 62 seats, enough to form a government, though they would come short of a majority if all Arab factions run on joint slate

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]]> Netanyahu forces through election of his lawyer as state comptroller amid tainted vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-forces-through-election-of-his-lawyer-as-state-comptroller-amid-tainted-vote/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:06:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3835920 Michael Rabello wins 61-57 after vote rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were told to film ballots to prove loyalty; opposition vows High Court petition to overturn 'illegal, mafia-style' process

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]]> 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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]]> Plurality of far-right voters oppose government with ultra-Orthodox parties — poll https://www.timesofisrael.com/plurality-of-far-right-voters-oppose-government-with-ultra-orthodox-parties-poll/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:10:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832400 Likud is only Zionist party with majority of supporters in favor of coalition with ultra-Orthodox factions; 60% of Otzma Yehudit voters and 40% of Religious Zionism voters against idea

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]]> Likud MK Distel Atbaryan says she won’t seek reelection https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-mk-distel-atbaryan-says-she-wont-seek-reelection-after-knesset-ends-its-term/ Mon, 25 May 2026 17:50:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830299 Former Netanyahu ally served as public diplomacy minister before resigning days after October 7, has recently headed panel overseeing a controversial media overhaul bill

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]]> At new party’s first rally, Bennett vows to ‘unite the nation’ and enact constitution https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-new-partys-first-rally-bennett-vows-to-unite-the-nation-and-enact-constitution/ Tue, 12 May 2026 22:52:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3822167 Former premier says Likud founders 'rolling in their graves' at what party has become under Netanyahu; Lapid: Merger with Bennett is about 'restoring hope to the country'

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]]> Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee told https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-half-of-israeli-adults-are-overweight-or-obese-knesset-health-committee-told/ Thu, 07 May 2026 10:22:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817782 31.4% of 7th graders overweight; officials blame high cost of medications, inadequate health services in low-income areas, lack of accessible educational materials in Arab, Ethiopian sectors

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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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]]> Eisenkot welcomes Bennett-Lapid union but says: To win, we need to bring in more votes https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-welcomes-bennett-lapid-union-but-says-to-win-we-need-to-bring-in-more-votes/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:08:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810394 Former IDF chief, Yashar party leader not joining slate, but Bennett says 'door is open'; Netanyahu's Likud: Lapid, Bennett joining 'terror-supporting Muslim Brotherhood alliance'

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]]> Polls find PM’s bloc far from majority, but most say Zionist opposition also falls short https://www.timesofisrael.com/polls-find-pms-bloc-far-from-majority-but-most-say-zionist-opposition-also-falls-short/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:19:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804058 ToI poll: Eisenkot-Bennett-Lapid merger yields biggest party, but doesn't alter bloc sizes; Channel 12 poll: Even coalition voters say not enough done to help those hurt financially by war

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]]> Netanyahu’s Likud takes hit in polls, which show most Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-likud-takes-hit-in-polls-which-show-most-israelis-oppose-iran-ceasefire/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:18:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798736 With dip in support for ruling party, TV surveys show Zionist factions opposed to PM closer to, but still short of, Knesset majority; 79% of respondents back continued fighting in Lebanon

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]]> After Likud backlash, PM U-turns, says aide who made racist comments to be replaced https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-likud-backlash-netanyahu-u-turns-says-his-embattled-aide-to-be-replaced/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:46:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3795633 Following leaked comments by Netanyahu's chief of staff Ziv Agmon against Mizrahi Jews, premier initially says Agmon apologized, will stay on staff, later reverses course

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]]> Yoav Gallant says he won’t run for office in next election, leaves future open https://www.timesofisrael.com/yoav-gallant-says-he-wont-run-for-office-in-next-election-leaves-future-open/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:44:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775889 Former defense minister, fired by PM in November 2024 amid heated wartime disagreements that have persisted past his sacking, says 'right now isn't the time' for him to run

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]]> Poll: Netanyahu’s Likud enjoys boost amid Iran war, but bloc he leads is no closer to majority https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-netanyahus-likud-enjoys-boost-amid-iran-war-but-not-enough-to-clinch-election-win/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:59:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769897 Likud's increase from 27 to 31 seats comes at expense of PM's coalition partners, leaving both major blocs unchanged at 53 seats each, with Arab parties and Gantz holding balance

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]]> Elections committee orders Likud to delete doctored image of Bennett with Arab party heads https://www.timesofisrael.com/elections-committee-orders-likud-to-delete-doctored-image-of-bennett-with-arab-party-heads/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:46:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753923 Manipulated photo, which also includes Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, was still on the X account of the PM's party, without any disclaimer, as of Friday afternoon

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