Likud

Likud factions clash over leadership, disrupting coalition talks for WZC positions

An internal rift between World Likud factions is delaying elections and disrupting coalition talks for key positions at the World Zionist Congress, with both sides accusing each other of obstruction.

Israeli Minister Miki Zohar speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025.
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett visits at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem day, May 26, 2025

Bennett slams ‘unconstitutional’ bill linking party debts to new political campaign

US SPECIAL ENVOY Steve Witkoff is flanked by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday night. If the Israel-Hamas agreement leads to Palestinian statehood, Israel can expect a tangible increase in terrorism, the writer warns.

Trump envoy and associates 'leading us to the gates of hell,' Likud MK says

MK and Avihai Boaron attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on June 24, 2025.

Likud MK slams Einav Zangauker for putting ex-hostage son's 'well-being before public good'


Investigating October 7: Behind reports of rumored push for a state probe

The State Comptroller's Office has been investigating and publishing timely reports on the failures of October 7 - often at odds with the military.

Protesters gather in Jerusalem near the High Court of Justice. March 19, 2025.

Bismuth submits controversial haredi draft law outline in bid for Shas return to gov't

The outline of Bismuth’s draft lays out principles under which 50% of the haredi draft cohort will be enlisted within five years and the exemption age will be set at 26.

Ultra orthodox Jewish reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025.

Netanyahu may hold early elections, 'use Gaza deal to gain support,' Likud official says

If carried out, the move could provide Netanyahu with a renewed leadership mandate, project unity within the party, and preempt potential internal challenges to his authority.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Knesset before a vote on the Gaza deal, October 9, 2025

Likud MK Eli Dalal is knocked down during anti-gov't Kfar Saba protest, four arrested

Israel Police explained that "four suspects were arrested for disrupting the peace and attacking police officers during an illegal protest in Kfar Saba."

Police officers remove protestors from the Likud event in Kfar Saba.

Likud MK May Golan to be questioned on suspicion of aggravated bribery charges – N12

Golan was originally questioned for suspicion of breach of trust and fraudulent activity, and is also suspected of obstructing the investigation and interfering with and hindering a police officer.

 Minister May Golan at the United  Nations. March 11, 2025.

May Golan's mother completes interrogation process after returning to Lahav 433

Golan’s mother is allegedly connected to the current investigation into fund deviations towards the Haeer Haivrit (The Hebrew City). Her daughter, May Golan, initially smuggled her out on Thursday.

Minister May Golan seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, January 8, 2024

May Golan storms Lahav 433, takes off with her mother during interrogation

The Israeli Police is now looking into the possibility of arresting Golan over this incident, even if she still has immunity as a member of the Knesset, according to Israeli media.

 MK May Golan visits at MK Itamar Ben-Gvir's makeshift office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 14, 2022.

Likud Israel court can intervene in Likud affairs, marks success for Minister Zohar - exclusive

Such a battle hasn't occurred in the World Likud in the past 20 years.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to his Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem May 20, 2024

Haim Katz appointed as permanent housing minister, replacing haredi party UTJ’s Goldknopf

Following the vote, Katz stated, “I thank the prime minister for his trust and the members of the government for their support.”

Tourism minister Haim Katz attends a Finance committee meeting, in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on December 9, 2024.

Police officer injures Walla photographer during protests at Likud event

Reuven Castro, a photographer for The Jerusalem Post's sister company, Walla, stated that he was pushed to the ground while covering the event as a photojournalist.

Reuven Castro, a photographer for The Jerusalem Post's sister company, Walla, was injured by a police officer during a counterprotest at a Likud event.

Judges order ZOA to follow original Zionist Congress list order for delegates

The three-judge panel ordered ZOA to submit a corrected list immediately and instructed the World Likud Election Committee to publish it by September 14.

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