Netanyahu Seeks to Reshape Likud List Citing Electoral Risks Ahead of Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly attempting to strategically influence the Likud party primaries to shape the candidate list according to his preferences. While primaries will officially take place, Netanyahu plans to secure an unprecedented 10 to 11 personal slots on the list, allowing him to control its composition and potentially exclude many current faction members from the Knesset.
According to a Likud insider, Netanyahu's decision follows polling data indicating that the current list configuration could harm the party's electoral prospects. One Likud official close to Netanyahu revealed that the prime minister expressed concern, stating, "The list composition could cost us the elections." This move suggests Netanyahu is prioritizing electoral viability over internal party consensus as the upcoming elections approach.
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