Netanyahu Secures 10 Reserved Spots on Likud List, 8 in Top 25 for Upcoming Primaries
The Likud party is set to finalize a deal granting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ten reserved positions on the party's Knesset candidate list, with eight of these spots placed within the top 25 positions. This agreement emerged from discussions between Netanyahu and Likud Central Committee Chairman Haim Katz, ahead of the party's primaries scheduled for August 4, 2026.
Netanyahu initially demanded 11 reserved spots within the top 40 list positions, including five within the top ten. The current proposal falls slightly short but still secures significant representation for Netanyahu in the upcoming elections. Alongside this, there may be a proposal to maintain most current list members in their existing positions through a regulating committee.
The negotiations took place at Katz's home as part of preparations for the Likud primaries. The party's Constitution Committee, chaired by Katz, recently convened and confirmed the primary date and set the voter registry closure for July 7, 2026. This arrangement reflects ongoing efforts to balance internal party dynamics ahead of the elections.
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