Likud
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Likud
From the Hebrew word likkūdh literally, consolidation
Example Sentences
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“The only poll that matters is the one conducted by the Israeli public on election day,” a Likud party spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
At 76, the leader of the right-wing Likud party is Israel's longest-serving prime minister, with more than 18 cumulative years in office across multiple stints.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
That was in the summer of 1996, just after the 46-year-old Netanyahu had won his first election as leader of the Likud party.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2025
A poll for Israel’s Channel 12, released on Sunday night, indicates the Israeli PM's Likud party would win more seats than any other if a general election was held.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2024
Gallant, also a retired general, is a member of Netanyahu’s Likud party.
From Slate ● May 21, 2024
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