Sa’ar launches challenge, accusing Netanyahu of paying his loyalty back with ‘pain’'If we don't bring about a change, we are very close to a left-wing government,' Sa'ar warned followers at an election rally. December 17, 2019
Netanyahu challenger, Gideon Sa’ar, gaining support among Likud MKsSa'ar wins over a few Knesset members, including one senior politician. December 16, 2019
Netanyahu, ‘a wounded lion,’ heads into fight of political lifeNetanyahu faces numerous challenges in what could be his final run for prime minister. December 15, 2019
Poll: Blue and White leads Likud by two Knesset seatsThe number of seats Likud would obtain changes dramatically if Netanyahu's party rival Gideon Sa’ar wins the upcoming Likud primaries. December 15, 2019
Poised to challenge Netanyahu, Sa’ar woos top cabinet ministerSa'ar, 53, and Erdan, 49, are among the top names considered as the newer generation of Likud leaders. December 12, 2019
Netanyahu party challenger calls for evacuation of illegal Bedouin campThe eviction of Khan al-Ahmar has not been carried out by Netanyahu despite prior promises to do so. December 10, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – December 10, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 10, 2019. December 10, 2019
Netanyahu: ‘I’ll win big!’, agrees to primary vote for Likud party leadership'I’ll win big,' the prime minister says. His main challenger has been calling for leadership primaries for weeks. December 10, 2019
Challenge for Likud leadership: Sa’ar demands primaries in bid to topple NetanyahuIn past years, the Likud Central Committee meeting demonstrated a show of unity. This time was different. December 9, 2019
Netanyahu, Sa’ar sharpen rhetoric as Likud primaries loomNetanyahu and his main Likud rival, Gideon Sa'ar, have stepped up the tone of their attacks on one another. December 5, 2019
Netanyahu challenger warns: With a third election, we will hand power to the leftSa'ar said the law permits Netanyahu to serve as prime minister under an indictment, but what concerns him is Netanyahu's failure twice to form a government. December 1, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – November 26, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on November 26, 2019. November 26, 2019
Poll: Netanyahu maintains overwhelming support as Likud leaderCabinet minister Miri Regev accused MK Gideon Sa'ar of 'directing friendly fire' within the party and hoped that he wouldn't 'stab Netanyahu in the back.' November 26, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – November 25, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on November 25, 2019. November 25, 2019
Analysis: Sa’ar’s gambit to replace Netanyahu quickly falls flatThe decision to hold the primaries after the Knesset disperses and before another general election makes Netanyahu the heavy favorite again. November 25, 2019
Likud primary soon, but not soon enough for Netanyahu challengerLikud MK Gideon Sa'ar is calling on Netanyahu 'to reach conclusions' and step down. November 25, 2019
Netanyahu’s rival in Likud party demands leadership contest within two weeksAs corruption charges weigh heavily on Likud, Gideon Saar claims to have the necessary support to replace Netanyahu. November 23, 2019
Gideon Sa’ar: I can form unity governmentSa'ar positioned himself as the one who could save the country from a third round of elections. November 21, 2019
Netanyahu’s potential successor tweets his remedy for Gaza attacksGideon Sa'ar said the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza must be dismantled. November 4, 2019
Likud votes to retain Netanyahu as nominee for prime ministerWhile the Likud Party's Gideon Sa'ar had threatened to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu in a potential primary, an 'open vote' held on Thursday confirmed the incumbent's position as party leader. October 10, 2019
Likud’s next leader? Gideon Saar challenges Netanyahu’s long ruleGideon Saar, a former close confidante of Netanyahu, appears to be the most likely successor to the embattled leader. October 8, 2019
Netanyahu’s rival in Likud is ‘ready’ to challenge PM if party primary calledNetanyahu, the Likud party leader, says he is considering holding a vote for the chairmanship to stabilize his hold on power, according to a statement. October 3, 2019
WATCH: Netanyahu’s inner circle fears if he doesn’t win election, Likud will reject himPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle are concerned for the first time that if he doesn't form a government, the Likud party will move to replace him, Kan Reshet Bet reported on Monday. September 16, 2019
Israel’s prime minister faces wave of criticism following ceasefireThe prime minister came under fire after Israel agreed to a truce with the terror groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad. May 6, 2019
Fresh off strong primary, Gideon Sa’ar is preferred Likud heir to NetanyahuReturning to political life, Sa'ar holds a solid lead over other Likud members. February 9, 2019
Netanyahu fails to stop main Likud rival Gideon Sa’arThe prime minister had called on party members not to vote for Gideon Sa'ar, but he fared well nonetheless. February 6, 2019
Netanyahu’s alleged ‘hit list’ sends Likud into ‘tailspin,’ party sources say'Likud in a spin' read the headline of the front page story in Monday's Israel Hayom. February 4, 2019
Gideon Saar, accused of undermining Netanyahu, to run in Likud primariesGideon Saar, a former Netanyahu confidante, announced on Tuesday he will fight for a stop in Likud. December 25, 2018
‘Putsch’ plotter, a former Netanyahu confidante, denies chargesGideon Saar, once close to Israel's prime minister, rushed to defend himself against charges of a putsch. October 25, 2018
Netanyahu: Israel supports Kurdish statehood, rejects PKK terrorismIsrael supports the "legitimate efforts of the Kurdish people to attain a state of its own," but rejects the acts of terrorism committed by PKK activists. September 13, 2017
Netanyahu rival Gideon Saar returns to politicsFormer Likud minister Gideon Sa’ar told party activists that 'the timeout is over' as he announced his return to the political stage. April 3, 2017
