A national-liberal party emphasizing security, a free-market economy, and strengthening Israeli sovereignty. In 2026 it runs on a joint slate with Gideon Sa'ar's New Hope.
Main platform points by topic
Security & Foreign Policy
An assertive security policy, strengthening sovereignty in the territories, and regional deterrence.
- Opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state
- Strengthening settlement in the West Bank
- Military deterrence against Iran and terror organizations
- Preserving the IDF's qualitative security edge
Economy & Cost of Living
A free-market economy emphasizing growth, tax cuts, and incentives for entrepreneurship.
- Reducing taxation on businesses and households
- Privatizing select government companies
- Encouraging foreign investment and high-tech
- Expanding major national infrastructure
Judiciary & Governance
Judicial reform to strengthen the balance between the branches of government.
- Changing the composition of the judicial selection committee
- Narrowing the reasonableness standard
- Strengthening the Knesset's power relative to the Supreme Court
- Appointing independent legal advisors for ministers
Religion & State
Preserving the state's Jewish character while cooperating with the religious parties.
- Preserving the status quo on Shabbat and kashrut matters
- Supporting budgets for Torah institutions
- Backing the standing of the Chief Rabbinate
- Some openness on conversion matters
Society & Education
Strengthening social cohesion while preserving traditional values.
- Investment in the periphery and development towns
- Strengthening the traditional family in legislation
- Supporting small businesses
- A restrictive immigration policy
How we chose these
Peace and normalization agreements
- Normalization agreementMorocco · December 22, 2020
US–Morocco–Israel Joint Declaration
Signed under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud)
- Normalization agreementBahrain · October 18, 2020
Israel–Bahrain Joint Communiqué (Abraham Accords)
Signed under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud)
Includes: Abraham Accords Declaration (Washington) (September 15, 2020)
- Peace agreementUnited Arab Emirates · September 15, 2020
Abraham Accords: Israel–UAE Peace Treaty
Signed under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud)
- Peace agreementLebanon · May 17, 1983
Israel–Lebanon Agreement of 17 May 1983
Signed under Prime Minister Menachem Begin (Likud)
Signed; never took effect
Includes: Knesset approval (May 16, 1983)
- Peace agreementEgypt · March 26, 1979
Israel–Egypt Peace Treaty
Signed under Prime Minister Menachem Begin (Likud)
Includes: Camp David Accords (September 17, 1978)
Reforms and laws with proven impact
- ReformApril 21, 2013
Open Skies Agreement with the European Union
Government Decision 59 approved the Israel–EU aviation agreement; Transport Minister Yisrael Katz signed it in June 2013.
Scale: 12.5 million international passengers at Israeli airports (2012)
Israeli airlines' share of aircraft movements (%)38 (2010) → 29 (2019)
Evaluation:
- ReformOctober 18, 2010
Cellular Market Reform
The Communications Ministry under Moshe Kahlon opened the cellular market to new operators and eased switching providers.
Scale: 19 billion NIS in cellular company revenues (2010)
Cellular service price, approx. index (2010 = 100)100 (2010) → 60 (2012)
Evaluation:
Major laws the party led (impact not evaluated)
- Basic LawOctober 29, 2024 · Initiated by the party
Basic Law: Jerusalem, Capital of Israel (Amendment 3)
A foreign state's official mission in Jerusalem must be accredited to Israel; the state will encourage such missions.
Led by: MK Dan Illouz (Likud) and others
Why it's here: a Basic Law (constitutional-level).
- Basic LawMarch 22, 2023 · Initiated by the party
Basic Law: The Government (Amendment No. 12)
Limits declaring a prime minister temporarily incapacitated to physical or mental inability, with set approval steps.
Led by: MK Ofir Katz (Likud) and others
Why it's here: a Basic Law (constitutional-level).
- Basic LawDecember 26, 2022 · Initiated by the party
Basic Law: The Government (Amendment No. 11)
Allows appointing an additional minister in a ministry, responsible for set areas under the ministry's minister.
Led by: MK Nissim Vaturi (Likud) and others
Why it's here: a Basic Law (constitutional-level).
As of October 18, 2026
What's included
All formally started criminal proceedings against Benjamin Netanyahu personally, open and concluded, in Israel and abroad. This is the leader's personal record, not the party's.
Presumption of innocence: every person is innocent until proven guilty by a final judgment.
Open proceedings (4)
- Arrest warrant issuedTürkiye · Since April 10, 2026
Istanbul chief prosecutor's indictment over the Global Sumud flotilla interception; an Istanbul court issued an arrest warrant on 14 July 2026.
Current status not confirmed. Last confirmed: Arrest warrant issued on August 21, 2026.
- Arrest warrant issuedTürkiye · Since November 7, 2025
Istanbul prosecutor's office issued arrest warrants against 37 suspects over "genocide and crimes against humanity" in Gaza.
Current status not confirmed. Last confirmed: Arrest warrant issued on November 7, 2025.
- Arrest warrant issuedInternational Criminal Court · Since November 21, 2024
The ICC issued an arrest warrant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel rejects the court's jurisdiction.
- Indicted / on trialIsrael · Since February 28, 2019
Cases 1000, 2000 and 4000: indictment for bribery, fraud and breach of trust filed with the Jerusalem District Court on 28 January 2020.
Concluded proceedings (3)
- Ended (as described by the source)Spain · November 2015 – December 2015
A National Court judge ordered police to report his arrival, over a 2010 Mavi Marmara complaint; a court panel cancelled this.
Current status not confirmed. Last confirmed: Ended (as described by the source) on December 27, 2015.
- Case closedIsrael · 1999 – September 27, 2000
Amedi affair: 1999 police investigation of suspected bribery, breach of trust and attempted fraud; closed for insufficient evidence.
- Case closedIsrael · 1997 – April 18, 1997
Bar-On/Hebron affair: police investigation opened in 1997; the Attorney General closed it for insufficient evidence on 18 April 1997.
As of October 18, 2026