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.

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

Gadi Eisenkot is seen speaking during a conference at Tel Aviv University, earlier this month.

Gadi Eisenkot becomes Netanyahu’s strongest challenger - opinion

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


Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu take step toward coalition agreement

Blue and White attempt to negotiate once more with Yisrael Beytenu as the government formation deadline nears.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz meets with Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Liberman

UTJ's Litzman willing to sit with Liberman, despite 'split personality'

In an interview, the deputy health minister said he is suspicious of Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman.

Ya'acov Litzman

Yisrael Beytenu sources: Likud officials trying to discredit Liberman

According to sources within the party, senior Likud activists were asked to provide unusual material and events which are supposed to incriminate his professional and personal conduct.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu invites Avigdor Liberman to join coalition

The PM's spokesman said there did not end up being a breakthrough in the meeting.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Lengthy coalition meeting with Likud and Blue and White ends in anger

The meeting ended with the two parties issuing statements summarizing the meeting in which they both complained that the other party did not want to talk about what really mattered.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Reuven Rivlin and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz meet after to discuss the formation of the new government, Setepmber 23 2019

Liberman: Ready to negotiate without preconditions

In the same interview, he said he would negotiate only with Likud and not the other members of its 55-member right-wing and religious bloc.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Rabbi refuses to wed Liberman's son: Enemy of the Haredi community

Liberman's son is Haredi and very close with the rabbi, but the rabbi nevertheless refused to officiate the wedding since Liberman would be present at the event.

YISRAEL BEYTENU leader Avigdor Liberman addresses a faction meeting at the Knesset yesterday.

Joint List endorses Gantz without Balad, giving Netanyahu majority

Blue and White decides to forego first shot to form government

President Reuven Rivlin with heads of the Joint Arab List

Liberman sets out religion and state demands for entry into govt

Yisrael Beytenu leader calls on President Reuven Rivlin to take ‘active role’ in bringing about national unity government.

YISRAEL BEYTENU leader Avigdor Liberman addresses a faction meeting at the Knesset yesterday.

National unity

“We have only one option,” said Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman. “A liberal, national, broad unity government comprising Yisrael Beytenu, Likud, and Blue and White."

Heads of the Blue and White party, Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid. Avigdor Liberman, Head of rightist Yisrael Beiteinu party. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the weekly cabinet meeting, December 2, 2018