Yisrael Beytenu

Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll

This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.

|ByMOSHE COHEN
A LIKUD supporter waves the party’s flag at a gathering, a show of grassroots loyalty which has long defined the movement, even as critics say its primaries have reshaped, and at times distorted, who rises within its ranks.
A 7-year-old girl was killed after being shot in the head during a dispute in Arara, near Haifa, May 27, 2026.

A 9-year-old girl who was shot in the head in Arara was pronounced dead

A 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Arara today in a violent incident. Police have arrested suspects as they investigate what began as a local dispute between neighbors.

|ByYOAV ETIEL, AVIHAI CHIIM
Gadi Eisenkot is seen speaking during a conference at Tel Aviv University, earlier this month.

Gadi Eisenkot becomes Netanyahu’s strongest challenger - opinion

As Bennett gains ground, Eisenkot faces a defining decision over alliances, leadership, and the future of the opposition.

|ByORI WERTMAN
Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and members of his party at a tour in Kibbutz Be'eri, Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Liberman warns Netanyahu could launch military op. for election purposes, amid coalition crisis

Liberman made the remarks during a visit to Kibbutz Be’eri, one of the southern communities bordering Gaza that was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre.

|ByKESHET NEEV

New Sa'ar party could kick Netanyahu out of the government - poll

Blue and White teetering on threshold.

DECEMBER 25, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
GIDEON SA'AR in his Knesset office.

Israel Elections: Likud holds small lead over Sa'ar's New Hope - poll

Likud stands at 25 seats, closely trailed by New Hope with 22 seats

DECEMBER 24, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Gideon Sa'ar (R)

Netanyahu, Sa’ar, Bennett trade barbs as fight on Right begins

Poll finds Sa’ar-Yamina bond would beat Likud by six seats.

DECEMBER 10, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Likud MK Gideon Sa’ar (R) submits his resignation letter to Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin at the Knesset, December 9, 2020

When most committees are men’s committees

Last week, Israel made headlines for the selection of a man, MK Oded Forer (Yisrael Beytenu), as the head of the Knesset Committee for the Advancement of Women and Gender Equality.

JUNE 15, 2020ByEMILY SCHRADER
MK ODED FORER receiving the Knesset Committee for the Advancement of Women and Gender Equality is yet another manifestation of the problem of unequal representation for women in politics.

Male MK to head Knesset Committee on Advancing Women

Feminist group Kolan calls Oded Forer’s appointment ‘a slap on the face to all women in Israel’

JUNE 8, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Israel Beytenu party member Oded Forer

Reports claim Yisrael Beytenu, Yamina join forces, Yamina denies

Yamina was quick to issue a response to the report, claiming that no alliance was made between their party and Yisrael Beytenu.

MAY 21, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Avigdor Liberman (L) Naftali Bennett (R)

Gantz faces rebellion as coalition options dwindle

Gantz, Liberman vow to 'get Israel out of the mud'

MARCH 10, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN, JEREMY SHARON
MK Ayman Odeh, the leader of Hadash-Ta'al Party, and Benny gantz, head of the Blue and White Party.

Avigdor Liberman ready to sit with Labor-Gesher-Meretz

In past elections, Liberman had ruled out Meretz and said its leaders belonged in the Palestinian parliament in Ramallah.

FEBRUARY 13, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman

Yisrael Beytenu welcomes Pelosi's position on Iran nuclear program

MK Avidar: Yisrael Beytenu supports military action to prevent Iran developing nuclear weapons.

JANUARY 22, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 17, 2019.

Netanyahu asks for immunity from prosecution

Gantz: I never thought I would see a prime minister evade prosecution. It's either the Kingdom of Netanyahu or the State of Israel.

JANUARY 2, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that he will request immunity from Knesset, Jan. 1, 2020