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Netanyahu criminal trial returns after two months, testimony hearing cut short

Questioning continued by prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh on Case 4000, the Bezeq-Walla affair, where Netanyahu is accused of advancing regulatory decisions that benefited Shaul Elovitch.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

Members of Israel's Right in talks to form new party as alternative to Likud

The initiative, informally described as “Likud B,” is being advanced by right-wing figures, many of whom have had strained relations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Naftali Bennett at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Tel Aviv overnight, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026.

Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers

"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.

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Former prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, February 17, 2026

Ex-PM Bennett slams Likud MKs for not opposing haredi draft bill, breaking coalition discipline

“The reservists are being abandoned because they don’t have a lobby in Likud. The mark of disgrace for abandoning IDF soldiers will be branded on every coalition member,” Bennett said.

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50 Influential Jews: Danny Danon - No. 25

Will the chairman of World Likud be the next party leader?

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Likud MK Danny Danon.

Likud made a mistake with judicial reform - MK David Bitan

Likud MK David Bitan said that the government hasn't been giving sufficient attention to other important issues that are not related to the reform.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023ByARIELLA MARSDEN
MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

Israel tries to oust Yad Vashem head under Sara Netanyahu's influence

Education Minister Yoav Kisch initiated a directive in a poorly orchestrated attempt to unseat Dayan and put a Likud MK in his place.

AUGUST 31, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan speaking at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 5, 2023.

Likud to expel activist who told Ashkenazim to burn in hell

“Ashkenazim, may you burn in hell. Not for nothing did six million die. I’m proud. If only six million more would burn,” Zarka stated.

AUGUST 21, 2023ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
Prime Minis4er Benjamin Netanyahu and leader of the Likud party speaks with Miki Zohar during a Likud party meeting in the Israeli parliament on January 25, 2016

I will not respect High Court ruling to strike down judicial reform bill - Likud MK

"The Supreme Court has no authority to intervene in Basic Laws," Gotliv argued in the tweet.

AUGUST 1, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
MK Tally Gotliv attends a conference as part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 28, 2022.

Likud MK invites secular Jews to 'learn from Temple Mount'

MK Amit Halevi explained that Jews believe that the Ten Commandments would sit inside the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and signify that morality is at the center of Jewish society.

JULY 27, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
People read Koran by the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, as Palestinians attend the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Jerusalem's Old City March 24, 2023.

Bill to split A-G role not backed by coalition heads, says Likud

The private bill submitted by 11 Likud Knesset members was submitted to the Knesset secretary weeks ago, said the Likud.

JULY 26, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to his supporters after the exit polls were announced for the election of the 24th Knesset, March 24, 2021.

Gantz's party leads, Netanyahu's coalition wanes - KAN News poll

A particularly contentious issue addressed in the poll was the passing of the reasonableness clause. The findings indicate that 46% of the respondents are against it, while 35% are in favor. 

JULY 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Unity Party leader MK Benny Gantz is seen addressing the Knesset plenum during a discussion regarding the reasonableness standard bill, in Jerusalem, on July 23, 2023.

Likud activist distanced from party after saying 6 million more Ashkenazim should die

The Likud Party condemned the activist's statements, calling for "the cessation of the inciting and violent discourse from all sides."

JULY 16, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu poses for a selfie with Itzik Zarka, a Likud activist and fan, during a Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset.

Israeli election poll: Benny Gantz regains decisive lead over Netanyahu

According to the poll, Gantz's National Unity Party would garner 29 mandates to Likud's 26.

JUNE 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK BENNY Gantz speaks to the media in Sderot last week. Yair Lapid may prefer chaos, and Benjamin Netanyahu may prefer delay, but that’s why their polls keep plummeting while Gantz’s is rising, says the writer.