Read more Likud stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/6574/likud.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 4:36:38 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/54317/netanyahu-to-push-israel-palestinean-peace.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBenjamin Netanyahu, the next prime minister of Israel, said in a speech today that his incoming government would be a "partner for peace" with the Palestinian people, but he made no mention of the two-state solution backed by the United States. As Reuters reports, Netanyahu focused on the territories' economy,...http://www.newser.com/story/54317/netanyahu-to-push-israel-palestinean-peace.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 25 Mar 2009 7:47:53 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/53884/leftist-party-could-join-israel-government.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBenjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister-designate of Israel, has been given an extra two weeks to form a government after a breakthrough in talks with Ehud Barak, the leader of the Labor Party and the country's outgoing defense minister. While Netanyahu has been ready to complete his right-wing cabinet this week,...http://www.newser.com/story/53884/leftist-party-could-join-israel-government.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 20 Mar 2009 7:19:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/51975/livni-rejects-netanyahu-coalition-offer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister-designate, failed to persuade rival Tzipi Livni to join him in a broad coalition government, Haaretz reports. At a meeting today, Netanyahu made substantial concessions to the current foreign minister, including key ministerial posts for her party, Kadima. But Netanyahu's refusal to endorse a two-state solution...http://www.newser.com/story/51975/livni-rejects-netanyahu-coalition-offer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 27 Feb 2009 8:01:36 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/51438/netanyahu-promises-hes-a-pragmatist.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBenjamin Netanyahu's reputation is one of a hawkish hard-liner, but he views himself differently. “You and I have a lot in common,” he once told then-candidate Obama. “We are both pragmatists who like to get things done.” It’s telling that Israel’s next prime minister tells the story with such pride,...http://www.newser.com/story/51438/netanyahu-promises-hes-a-pragmatist.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 21 Feb 2009 12:21:48 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/51238/netanyahu-will-be-israels-pm.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBenjamin Netanyahu is now all but certain to become Israel's prime minister after winning the backing of Avigdor Lieberman, whose far-right Yisrael Beiteinu party came in third in last week's election. Centrist Tzipi Livni edged out hawkish Netanyahu in the Feb. 10 poll, but Netanyahu has garnered the endorsement of...http://www.newser.com/story/51238/netanyahu-will-be-israels-pm.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 19 Feb 2009 4:47:55 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/50593/israeli-rivals-move-toward-consensus.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWhile Israel's two possible leaders continued negotiations with smaller parties, a consensus has grown that Likud and Kadima will join forces in a national unity government. According to senior sources in both parties, Benjamin Netanyahu will serve as prime minister, while Tzipi Livni will remain foreign minister. Haaretz also suggests...http://www.newser.com/story/50593/israeli-rivals-move-toward-consensus.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 12 Feb 2009 7:04:54 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/50532/peace-is-big-loser-in-israeli-election.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe indecisive Israeli election will likely produce weeks of wrangling and coalition building, frustrating both Israelis and the Obama administration, which had hoped for an immediate partner in Mideast peace talks, Time reports. Though Tzipi Livni’s centrist Kadima party slightly edged out Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud, he is seen as...http://www.newser.com/story/50532/peace-is-big-loser-in-israeli-election.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Feb 2009 10:31:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/50505/israeli-pols-scramble-for-tiebreaker-coalitions.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIsrael's two would-be prime ministers began meeting with possible coalition partners today as the country prepared for weeks of squabbling to resolve last night's inconclusive election, Haaretz reports. With 99% of the votes counted, Tzipi Livni's centrist Kadima has won 28 seats in the 120-member parliament, while Benjamin Netanyahu's hawkish...http://www.newser.com/story/50505/israeli-pols-scramble-for-tiebreaker-coalitions.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Feb 2009 7:04:35 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/50459/netanyahu-im-the-next-pm-livni-nope-ill-be-pm.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBenjamin Netanyahu says the voters have spoken and it's clear that he'll be Israel's next prime minister, the Jerusalem Post reports. Rival Tzipi Livni says the same thing. "I've spoken to party leaders, and we have agreed to begin negotiations on a new government tomorrow," says Netanyahu. Exit polls show...http://www.newser.com/story/50459/netanyahu-im-the-next-pm-livni-nope-ill-be-pm.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 10 Feb 2009 18:39:23 CST