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
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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