Likud
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Likud
From the Hebrew word likkūdh literally, consolidation
Example Sentences
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Gadi Eisenkot, the former top commander of the Israeli military, has seen his popularity surge of late, with polls showing his centrist Yashar party drawing roughly equal support to Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election in Israel's upcoming national vote, his Likud party announced Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump publicly questioned whether the 76-year-old would run.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 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
The conference was organised by Amichai Chikli, Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister, and an outspoken member of Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2025
Gallant, also a retired general, is a member of Netanyahu’s Likud party.
From Slate ● May 21, 2024
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