Likud

Bennett brings in two ex-gov't officials as first two members of election list

Keren Terner had served as director-general of the Communications Ministry, and Liran Avisar Ben Horin served as director-general of both the Finance and Transportation Ministries. 

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett and  former government directors-general Keren Terner and Liran Avisar Ben Horin, April 12, 2026.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll

Ziv Agmon, acting chief of staff and spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Likud backlash leads Netanyahu to replace Ziv Agmon with Edo Norden

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Bennett draws coalition line: No government with those who do not serve - interview


World Mizrachi announces Zionist Congress coalition deal - Yesh Atid warns against joining

'World Mizrachi is deeply proud and grateful to be a significant part of the WZO’s leadership in this period where partnership, mutual trust and respect.'

Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization Yaakov Hagoel poses for a picture at the World Zionist Organization offices in Jerusalem

'Kahane was right': Likud MK defends far Right Jewish terrorist in fiery Knesset debate

MK Gilad Kariv (Democrats) stated in response that under "Netanyahu’s leadership, Likud has become a Kahanist, nationalist, and anti-democratic party."

 Rabbi Meir Kahane at a New York news conference, Aug. 31, 1984.

Despite Likud boost, opposition maintains majority as Sde Teiman, MAG scandal continues - poll

Despite the chaos of the week, when asked about their feelings regarding the future of Israel, just over half the public reported feeling optimistic.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over backdrop of Sde Teiman military base.

World Zionist Congress coalition agreement negotiations to continue post-Yesh Atid withdrawal

Several sources familiar with the matter said that Yesh Atid had only harmed itself by not participating, in addition to damaging the reputation of the National Institutions.

Head of WZO Yaakov Hagoel.

Perez for WZO pres? WZC vote extended, but agreement renegotiated

World Mizrachi CEO Rabbi Doron Perez is poised to become the president of the World Zionist Organization, while incumbent World Likud head Yaakov Hagoel could be part of the chairman rotation.

Head of WZO Yaakov Hagoel.

Police examine links between Histadrut corruption probe and senior Likud ministers – N12

Police were also looking into whether senior Histadrut officials planned to sell federation assets worth millions of shekels and skim proceeds through intermediaries, according to the report. 

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is flanked by fellow Likud members, Defense Minister Israel Katz (right) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in the Knesset.

Likud MK: Ex-top IDF attorney's disappearance ‘a suicide attempt to regain control of narrative'

Israeli authorities spent an hour looking for Tomer-Yerushalmi in the evening before she was found alive, following her resignation on Friday morning.

MK Tally Gotliv (L), Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over a backdrop of Rescue and police forces.

WZC votes on deal without Yair Netanyahu, but right slates call for delay

If the vote proceeds, it would approve Perez as WZO chairman from November until April 30, 2028, and for Hagoel to resume his chairmanship from May 1, 2028.

Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in the defamation lawsuit filed by former MK Stav Shafir in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022.

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.

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

Naftali Bennett called a Likud-backed bill “unconstitutional,” accusing the government of trying to block his 2026 comeback by forcing him to repay old party debts first.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett visits at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem day, May 26, 2025