Netanyahu Defies Likud Court Ultimatum on Candidate Slots
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disregarded a deadline set by the Likud party's internal court for submitting a list of "shielded" candidates for the Knesset. Netanyahu stated he will not be bound by ultimatums and will prioritize the party's best interests.
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- Netanyahu ignores Likud court deadline for reserved candidate slots.
- He states he will not adhere to ultimatums.
- Prime Minister prioritizes party's best interests.
- Decisions on candidates will be based on professional judgment.
- Likud court warned of consequences for missing the deadline.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated he will not adhere to the deadline set by the Likud party's internal court regarding the appointment of "shielded" candidates, also known as reserved spots on the party's Knesset list. Netanyahu, who also chairs the Likud movement, declared that he does not recognize such ultimatums and is focused solely on the party's best interests, aiming to bring the most suitable candidates.
Sources close to the Prime Minister indicated that since Netanyahu has already been granted the authority to make these appointments, the timing of their publication is a secondary concern. Decisions will be made based on professional judgment, they added.
This stance comes after the Likud Central Elections Committee set a deadline of 9:00 PM on Monday for Netanyahu to submit a formal proposal for the reserved slots. The court had warned of potential consequences if the deadline was missed, including the possibility that the party's legal advisor would need to explain why this inaction should not be considered implicit consent for a secret ballot on the matter.
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