Netanyahu Struggles to Fill Top Likud Party List Spots
With less than two days remaining before parties must submit their candidate lists for the upcoming elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing difficulties in filling key "armored" slots on the Likud party's Knesset slate. These are reserved positions that the party leader can appoint.
Sources within the Likud indicate that Netanyahu has lost two of these coveted spots and is not expected to utilize all five remaining reserved positions. This suggests he may opt to promote a broader range of candidates on the list, rather than concentrating on a few appointees.
The party is reportedly considering candidates who previously joined other political factions that have since disbanded. Among those being considered are Dedi Shamai and Oren Smadja, individuals who have connections to former parties.
Netanyahu's challenge in securing preferred candidates for these reserved spots highlights the internal dynamics and potential maneuvering within the Likud party as it finalizes its electoral lineup.
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