Likud.
Israeli centre-right to right-wing political party
- Reports this week
- 64
- Active events
- 12
- Connections
- 224
What's happening
Active this week
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Dan Illouz has resigned from the Likud party and publicly criticized the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu.Well supported5 reports
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Eisenkot's bloc seeks to replace Amir Ohana, while Likud works to prevent the opposition from making that replacement.Well supported3 reports
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Key political figures, including Shin Bet and Noam Sohlberg, backed the conclusions of the recent Israeli election.Some support2 reports
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Israeli parties are competing for Knesset seats, with voters weighing Benjamin Netanyahu against Ahmad Tibi.Some support1 report
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David Zini, chief of the Shin Bet, has aligned his agency with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.Some support2 reports
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Yashar ranked second in a recent Israeli poll, while Likud was noted as Israel's largest political party.Well supported21 reports
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Likud's political status is updated, including the approval of election results by the CEC and potential appeals in Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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Likud has demanded that Shin Bet and the Israel Police investigate allegations of fraud.Well supported89 reports4 developments inside
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Netanyahu spoke to Kol Barama about the draft law, while Likud simultaneously worked to settle the status of Torah learners.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu's associates and Likud officials are actively seeking political support from Donald Trump.Well supported85 reports
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Election irregularities were observed in Upper Galilee and Rahat, with a Likud Knesset member noting the issues.Some support1 report
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Likud is part of Netanyahu's political bloc, but Shas is challenging Likud's policies.Well supported4 reports
Earlier this month
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Likud is attempting to block Arab party alliances while Eisenkot leads an opposition bloc against Netanyahu.Some support21 reports
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Likud sharply criticized Supreme Court Justice Sohlberg's declaration, while Baharav-Miara and Zini issued a joint statement.Some support2 reports
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Likud is navigating its primaries and strategic ministerial appointments, paving the way for Gadi Eisenkot's premiership.Well supported31 reports1 development inside
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Political disputes and factional undermining are occurring during the government formation process in Israel.Some support1 report
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Likud accused Mansour Abbas's party of fraud and demanded a police investigation into the allegations.Well supported3 reports
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The Joint List became the largest party in Nof HaGalil, overtaking Likud in local elections.Some support1 report
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Avigdor Liberman opposes Netanyahu's government and criticizes statements made by Yair Golan's Democrats Party.Well supported14 reports
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Public focus on the Iran threat is affecting the political landscape, leading to Gadi Eisenkot trending upward while Benjamin Netanyahu loses ground.Well supported27 reports4 developments inside
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Noam's independent run weakened the Religious Zionist Party, resulting in a seat loss to Likud and bringing Erez Tadmor into the Knesset.Some support1 report
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Eisenkot's comments are noted to benefit Netanyahu's political strategy, while Likud benefits from internal opposition disputes.Well supported25 reports3 developments inside
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Likud holds the coalition together.Some support3 reports5 developments inside
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Ahmad Tibi's party has announced it will not join the current coalition government.Some support2 reports
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Likud and Netanyahu prefer a unity government, with expected moves toward Mansour Abbas.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Shlomi Fogel was sent to negotiate with Mansour Abbas, while Yashar criticized Netanyahu's party's actions.Some support1 report
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i24NEWS pollster Sharon examines Likud's election performance.Some support1 report
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Likud is undergoing an ideological shift driven by Itamar Ben-Gvir's faction, while candidates face scrutiny regarding the Supreme Court.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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David Zini is the chief of the Shin Bet, and Likud is a political party in Israel.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu accuses Eisenkot of seeking reliance on Arab parties while UAL leader is photographed with Tibi.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Avichai Mandelblit testified in Netanyahu's trial, while political figures referenced Supreme Court rulings and bloc prospects.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Netanyahu attempted to limit judiciary oversight while leading the Likud party, following recent election losses.Some support1 report
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Shas lost seats to Likud's influence and failed to address Netanyahu's electoral threat.Well supported3 reports
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Shas is involved in coalition talks, fearing being left in opposition, and is seeking exemption from military service.Some support2 reports
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Likud functions as the political vehicle for the state.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Likud's political actions are reported to be driving a decline in the state of Israel.Some support1 report
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Palestinian leader Sabri discussed an exclusion order in East Jerusalem, while mourning the assassination of a Hamas leader.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu balances bloc needs against Likud's interests while Likud monitors how they treat Ofer Winter.Well supported8 reports
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Netanyahu's campaign is reported to be delegitimizing the results of the recent election.Some support15 reports
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Avigdor Liberman, chairman of Yisrael Beytenu, refused to join Netanyahu's government and commented on Likud's potential without him.Well supported10 reports
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People are demanding a government in Tel Aviv, while Netanyahu's party is Likud.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu and Likud face domestic policy challenges due to the influence of recent events in Iran.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The Atlantic Council is hosting a project related to Palestine, involving Israeli political figures like Netanyahu and Likud.Some support1 report
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Allegations of interference are reported to be hindering the formation of the government.Some support1 report
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Likud supports Netanyahu's leadership bid as the party moves through its primary season.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Netanyahu is involved in the Israeli election, with Hamas attacks influencing the election fallout.Well supported24 reports
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Hamas-led attacks triggered multiple wars, while a Supreme Court ruling forced military drafting and Likud leads the far-right coalition.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The Supreme Court overturned a bar previously imposed by the election committee.Some support2 reports
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Coalition partners, including Likud and Shas, are currently disagreeing over religious values and national service policies.Well supported9 reports6 developments inside
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The new event reports on Likud's coalition defeat, federal sanctions against a charity, and economic decline in New York due to Hochul's policies.Some support2 reports
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Shas, Likud, and Yashar are identified as political parties operating within Israel.Some support3 reports
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Likud is a major political party in Israel, and Trump's influence is being compared to Israeli election trends.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Trump was willing to intervene in Israel's election as Likud finished far ahead of its rivals.Some support1 report
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Likud prepares for the next national election and is considering changes to its internal election system.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Likud appointed candidates to its Knesset slate while attacks by Hamas continued against Israel.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Britain imposed sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, involving the political party Likud.Some support1 report
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Maariv published polls showing that Likud gained seats and the seat gap for Benjamin Netanyahu narrowed.Well supported5 reports
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Likud rules out Yair Golan as a coalition partner and asserts its leadership role in the government alongside Netanyahu.Well supported3 reports
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Likud is identified as an Israeli political party, and the Gaza Strip is noted as a territory adjacent to Israel.Some support1 report
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Benny Gantz is leading potential political alliances in Israel, with Yoaz Hendel joining his list, while Naftali Bennett faces political challenges.Well supported18 reports3 developments inside
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What's reaching Likud
Events traced to Likud, step by step, newest first- Shin Bet probe could boost Likud's electoral standingShin Bet probe into Joint List aides may create electoral opportunities for LikudPossible
- Eisenkot's challenge complicates Likud's path to a majorityEisenkot's challenge narrows the gap, complicating Likud's path to a majority governmentLikely
- Likud's internal dynamics may shift as Netanyahu remains caretaker PMLikud's internal structure may shift as Netanyahu remains caretaker PMPossible
- Eisenkot's challenge may threaten Likud's electoral standingThe intense rivalry and security concerns may weaken Likud's electoral positionPossible
- Eisenkot's challenge may weaken Likud's political dominanceEisenkot's challenge threatens Likud's electoral grip on IsraelPossible
- Compulsory service debate puts pressure on Likud's coalition partnersMandate for compulsory service may challenge Likud's coalition stabilityPossible
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- BoI rate decisions may influence Likud's electoral prospectsBoI rate decisions may influence Likud's electoral prospects in OctoberPossible
- Likud's policy goals stall amid ministerial power transferLikud's policy agenda faces delay as ministerial powers shift over draft dodger benefitsPossible
- Coalition talks may change Likud's power and ministerial shareCoalition talks could shift Likud's power balance and ministerial influencePossible
- External pressure may affect Likud's electoral prospectsExternal pressure on Netanyahu could affect Likud's electoral prospects and coalition stabilityPossible
- Jabareen's faction could challenge Likud's political standingLikud's political stability could be challenged by Jabareen's conditional support for a new governmentPossible
Explainers that pass through Likud
Likud is a step on the way to someone elseAround Likud this week
News at the entities that move Likud most-
Benjamin Netanyahu StructuralPolitical decisions regarding Iran, Eisenkot's challenge to Netanyahu's majority, and migration pressure on Europe.Moves Likud
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Israel Katz StructuralIsaac Amit is confirmed as Supreme Court President, while political figures Israel Katz and Bezalel Smotrich maintain opposing views.Moves Likud
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Bezalel Smotrich StructuralNetanyahu facilitates multiple political alliances and party formations involving Smotrich, Bennett, and Ben-Gvir.Moves Likud
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Noam Sohlberg OperationalIsaac Herzog plans to begin consultations following the certification of the election results.Moves Likud
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Itamar Ben-Gvir OperationalBen-Gvir ramps up demolitions in Negev Bedouin communities amid a high Arab voter turnout that weakened Netanyahu's political grip.Moves Likud
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Naftali Bennett OperationalEisenkot and Lapid, leaders of the 'change bloc', held meetings at Yashar's offices and Lapid's home in Tel Aviv regarding the bloc's political future.Moves Likud
Connections
The 40 strongest of 224, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Benjamin Netanyahu Structural
Netanyahu exercises dominant political control over Likud's leadership, internal structure, and strategic direction.
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Amir Ohana Structural
Amir Ohana is a member and Knesset Speaker who represents the political party Likud.
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Yashar Operational
Yashar and Likud are engaged in intense electoral competition and active coalition negotiations for parliamentary power.
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Israel Katz Structural
Israel Katz's political status and tenure as Defense Minister are defined by his membership and standing within the Likud party.
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Bezalel Smotrich Structural
Bezalel Smotrich is an integral leader and member whose role is fundamental to the structure and strategy of the Likud party.
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Amichai Chikli Structural
Amichai Chikli functions as a minister and representative of the Likud party's political views.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir Operational
Ben-Gvir and his faction are engaged in intense, ongoing ideological and power competition within the Likud party structure.
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Menachem Begin Structural
Menachem Begin founded the Likud party and his leadership fundamentally shaped its identity and direction.
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Eli Cohen Structural
Eli Cohen was appointed Energy Minister and successfully advanced through the Likud primary and slate system.
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Yariv Levin Structural
Yariv Levin's political status and tenure are structurally dependent on the internal dynamics and electoral success of the Likud party.
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Religious Zionism Operational
Likud and Religious Zionism actively coordinate political strategies and sign agreements to maximize their mutual electoral strength and form coalitions.
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Arabs Operational
Likud and Arab-led parties are engaged in active electoral competition, mutual political conflict, and accusations of electoral fraud.
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Natan Sharansky Structural
Sharansky's political party formally merged into Likud, resulting in organizational absorption.
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Hamas Operational
Likud and Hamas are engaged in active political and military conflict, characterized by mutual accusations and direct influence on each other's state.
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Naftali Bennett Operational
Naftali Bennett and Likud are engaged in active political competition regarding coalition viability and electoral prospects.
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Noam Sohlberg Operational
Likud and Noam Sohlberg are engaged in continuous political and legal conflict, where Sohlberg regulates Likud's activities and Likud actively challenges his rulings.
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Ilan Bombach Structural
Ilan Bombach serves as the legal adviser and representative for the Likud party in formal proceedings.
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Yair Golan Operational
Likud and Yair Golan are engaged in active political conflict, culminating in Likud ruling out Golan as a coalition partner.
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Ofer Winter Operational
Likud and Ofer Winter's party are engaged in active political competition, strategic monitoring, and negotiations for alliances and voters.
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Gadi Eisenkot Operational
Likud and Gadi Eisenkot are engaged in intense, direct political competition for electoral dominance and prime ministerial power.
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Shin Bet Operational
Likud actively demands investigations from Shin Bet and challenges its findings in political disputes.
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Benny Gantz Operational
Likud and Benny Gantz have engaged in a dynamic political relationship involving active electoral competition and subsequent cooperation in government formation.
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Shas Operational
Likud and Shas maintain a dynamic political relationship characterized by coalition partnership, mutual dependence, and intense electoral competition.
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Oren Dobronsky Structural
Oren Dobronsky held a formal candidacy and membership position within the Likud political party.
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Avigdor Lieberman Operational
Likud and Avigdor Lieberman engage in active political maneuvering, including coalition negotiations and opposition.
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Chaim Katz Structural
Chaim Katz holds formal roles within Likud, including negotiating secretary and committee chair.
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Gilad Erdan Operational
Gilad Erdan left Likud and subsequently launched a new political venture to compete directly with the party.
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United Arab List Structural
Likud's coalition stability is structurally dependent on the continued participation and political maneuvering of the United Arab List.
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Mansour Abbas Operational
Likud and Mansour Abbas maintain an intense political relationship characterized by active opposition, legal challenges, and attempts at coalition negotiation.
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Isaac Herzog Operational
Isaac Herzog actively consults with Likud leaders and factions regarding government formation and political stability.
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Dan Illouz Structural
Dan Illouz was a lawmaker and member of the Likud political party until he left over policy disagreements.
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Yoaz Hendel Operational
Yoaz Hendel and his party are actively competing against Likud in the political arena.
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Joint List Operational
Joint List and Likud engage in direct political competition, characterized by mutual challenges, electoral rivalry, and coalition negotiations.
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Qatar Operational
Likud repeatedly accuses Qatar of foreign interference, funding, and political meddling in Israeli affairs.
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Gila Gamliel Structural
Gila Gamliel serves as a minister within the Likud party structure.
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Ofer Cassif Transactional
Likud initiated a motion to disqualify Ofer Cassif.
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secretariat Structural
The secretariat operates as an integral, dependent component within the organizational structure of Likud.
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May Golan Structural
May Golan serves as the Social Equality Minister and is affiliated with the Likud party.
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parliament Structural
Likud is a member of the parliament, and its representation (seat count) is subject to change.
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Gideon Sa'ar Structural
Gideon Sa'ar's ministerial role and membership status are formally derived from Likud through party agreements and appointments.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
12 events- Eisenkot's bloc seeks to replace Amir Ohana, while Likud works to prevent the opposition from making that replacement.
- Key political figures, including Shin Bet and Noam Sohlberg, backed the conclusions of the recent Israeli election.
- Israeli parties are competing for Knesset seats, with voters weighing Benjamin Netanyahu against Ahmad Tibi.
- David Zini, chief of the Shin Bet, has aligned his agency with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.
- Likud's political status is updated, including the approval of election results by the CEC and potential appeals in Jerusalem.
- Netanyahu spoke to Kol Barama about the draft law, while Likud simultaneously worked to settle the status of Torah learners.
- Election irregularities were observed in Upper Galilee and Rahat, with a Likud Knesset member noting the issues.
- Likud is attempting to block Arab party alliances while Eisenkot leads an opposition bloc against Netanyahu.
- Likud sharply criticized Supreme Court Justice Sohlberg's declaration, while Baharav-Miara and Zini issued a joint statement.
- Political disputes and factional undermining are occurring during the government formation process in Israel.
- The Joint List became the largest party in Nof HaGalil, overtaking Likud in local elections.
- Noam's independent run weakened the Religious Zionist Party, resulting in a seat loss to Likud and bringing Erez Tadmor into the Knesset.
October 2026
28 events- Likud has demanded that Shin Bet and the Israel Police investigate allegations of fraud.
- Netanyahu's associates and Likud officials are actively seeking political support from Donald Trump.
- Likud is part of Netanyahu's political bloc, but Shas is challenging Likud's policies.
- Likud accused Mansour Abbas's party of fraud and demanded a police investigation into the allegations.
- Ahmad Tibi's party has announced it will not join the current coalition government.
- Shlomi Fogel was sent to negotiate with Mansour Abbas, while Yashar criticized Netanyahu's party's actions.
- i24NEWS pollster Sharon examines Likud's election performance.
- David Zini is the chief of the Shin Bet, and Likud is a political party in Israel.
- Avichai Mandelblit testified in Netanyahu's trial, while political figures referenced Supreme Court rulings and bloc prospects.
- Netanyahu attempted to limit judiciary oversight while leading the Likud party, following recent election losses.
- Shas lost seats to Likud's influence and failed to address Netanyahu's electoral threat.
- Shas is involved in coalition talks, fearing being left in opposition, and is seeking exemption from military service.
- Likud's political actions are reported to be driving a decline in the state of Israel.
- Palestinian leader Sabri discussed an exclusion order in East Jerusalem, while mourning the assassination of a Hamas leader.
- Netanyahu's campaign is reported to be delegitimizing the results of the recent election.
- Avigdor Liberman, chairman of Yisrael Beytenu, refused to join Netanyahu's government and commented on Likud's potential without him.
- People are demanding a government in Tel Aviv, while Netanyahu's party is Likud.
- The Atlantic Council is hosting a project related to Palestine, involving Israeli political figures like Netanyahu and Likud.
- Allegations of interference are reported to be hindering the formation of the government.
- Netanyahu is involved in the Israeli election, with Hamas attacks influencing the election fallout.
- Hamas-led attacks triggered multiple wars, while a Supreme Court ruling forced military drafting and Likud leads the far-right coalition.
- The Supreme Court overturned a bar previously imposed by the election committee.
- The new event reports on Likud's coalition defeat, federal sanctions against a charity, and economic decline in New York due to Hochul's policies.
- Shas, Likud, and Yashar are identified as political parties operating within Israel.
- Trump was willing to intervene in Israel's election as Likud finished far ahead of its rivals.
- Britain imposed sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, involving the political party Likud.
- Likud rules out Yair Golan as a coalition partner and asserts its leadership role in the government alongside Netanyahu.
- Likud is identified as an Israeli political party, and the Gaza Strip is noted as a territory adjacent to Israel.
September 2026
7 events- Yashar ranked second in a recent Israeli poll, while Likud was noted as Israel's largest political party.
- Netanyahu accuses Eisenkot of seeking reliance on Arab parties while UAL leader is photographed with Tibi.
- Likud functions as the political vehicle for the state.
- Netanyahu balances bloc needs against Likud's interests while Likud monitors how they treat Ofer Winter.
- Likud is a major political party in Israel, and Trump's influence is being compared to Israeli election trends.
- Likud appointed candidates to its Knesset slate while attacks by Hamas continued against Israel.
- Maariv published polls showing that Likud gained seats and the seat gap for Benjamin Netanyahu narrowed.
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August 2026
7 events- Dan Illouz has resigned from the Likud party and publicly criticized the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Likud is navigating its primaries and strategic ministerial appointments, paving the way for Gadi Eisenkot's premiership.
- Avigdor Liberman opposes Netanyahu's government and criticizes statements made by Yair Golan's Democrats Party.
- Eisenkot's comments are noted to benefit Netanyahu's political strategy, while Likud benefits from internal opposition disputes.
- Likud and Netanyahu prefer a unity government, with expected moves toward Mansour Abbas.
- Likud is undergoing an ideological shift driven by Itamar Ben-Gvir's faction, while candidates face scrutiny regarding the Supreme Court.
- Likud supports Netanyahu's leadership bid as the party moves through its primary season.
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
5 events- Public focus on the Iran threat is affecting the political landscape, leading to Gadi Eisenkot trending upward while Benjamin Netanyahu loses ground.
- Likud holds the coalition together.
- Coalition partners, including Likud and Shas, are currently disagreeing over religious values and national service policies.
- Likud prepares for the next national election and is considering changes to its internal election system.
- Benny Gantz is leading potential political alliances in Israel, with Yoaz Hendel joining his list, while Naftali Bennett faces political challenges.