Likud

Does Netanyahu think he’s above the law?

Opposition politicians accuse the Israeli prime minister of putting his personal interests above those of the state.

Israel's Netanyahu declares victory in ruling party leadership primary

Partial results reported by Israeli TV stations showed Netanyahu capturing between 70 percent and 80 percent of the vote, trouncing his challenger, lawmaker Gideon Saar.

Israel strikes Gaza after rockets intercepted by air defence - local media

Sirens warning of rocket fire from Gaza cut short a rally by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he campaigned for his party's primaries the following day, public television reported.

Likud hopeful Sa'ar takes hawkish stance on Palestine to unseat Netanyahu

In a bid to beat Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the leadership candidate said the two-state solution on the Palestine issue was off the table.

Israel to hold election on March 2, its third in less than a year

The country now enters what once again is sure to be a bitter three-month political campaign that is expected to deliver very similar results.

Israeli parliament starts dissolving itself for 3rd election

Paving the path to an unprecedented third election within a year, the preliminary vote on dissolution passed without objections. A new election is expected to be called for March 2, 2020.

Prosecution in Israel lines up over 300 witnesses in Netanyahu case

There are more than 300 prosecution witnesses for the indictment in Israel's Parliament in three graft cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu has lost the support of the people. Is he losing his party?

The embattled hardline prime minister is sinking into further trouble as a new challenger from his Likud Party emerges to oppose him.

Israel's Netanyahu faces calls to quit as election looms

First stirrings of dissent within PM Benjamin Netanyahu's conservative party surface even as rival Benny Gantz demands Netanyahu to "immediately resign from all ministerial positions in the government."

'Give and Take' – the charges against Israel's Netanyahu

A guide to criminal cases against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and possible political fallout of his indictment.

Netanyahu rival Gantz receives decree to try to form Israeli government

Benny Gantz's nomination marked the first time since 2008 that someone other than Netanyahu, has been asked by Israel's president to build a ruling coalition.

Israel's Netanyahu tasked to form new government

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin gives PM Benjamin Netanyahu up to six weeks to form a coalition, and If he fails, his main challenger Benny Gantz will likely be given a chance. Gantz rules out joining government with PM facing indictment.