Likud Central Committee Approves Candidate Slots Amid Internal Strife

The Likud party's central committee has approved the candidate list for the upcoming Knesset elections, a move that has sparked significant internal debate and criticism. The approval process saw Avi Aviv, a candidate, relinquish his reserved spot on the list. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of intense political maneuvering within the party, with some members expressing concerns about the future leadership and the party's electoral prospects.

During a heated broadcast, Likud Minister Miki Zohar engaged in a verbal altercation with radio host Yaakov Bardugo. Bardugo sharply criticized Zohar, calling him a "failed minister," "cowardly," and "scaredy-cat," while Zohar retorted that Bardugo was "harmful to the right and the settlers." The exchange highlights the deep divisions and tensions within the party as it prepares for elections.

Commentary within the article suggests a potential end to Benjamin Netanyahu's era in Likud leadership, with one anonymous statement asserting, "Netanyahu is going to the garbage can of history soon." The article also includes a plea to those who have secured spots on the Likud list, urging them to reconsider their positions, warning that they will be "stained by the dirt on your name and your family" as Netanyahu "goes home."