Likud Constitution Committee Hosts Surprising Visit Amid Primary System Debate

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During a Likud Constitution Committee meeting on primary system reforms, Deputy Minister Almog Cohen visited Prime Minister Netanyahu and hinted ambiguously at his political future. The party court limited new proposals for the primary system vote, blocking Netanyahu's recent suggestions. The meeting highlighted internal tensions as Likud prepares for the 26th Knesset elections.

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Deputy Minister Almog Cohen visited Netanyahu during Likud's Constitution Committee meeting on primary reforms.
Likud's party court barred new proposals beyond those previously approved for the primary system vote.
Netanyahu's updated proposals to expand the national list and reduce reserved slots were blocked.
The court may allow electronic voting if security conditions require it.
Cohen's ambiguous comments sparked speculation about his political future and possible party changes.
The meeting was chaired by Minister Haim Katz and included Netanyahu amid internal party debates.

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A notable visit occurred during the Likud Constitution Committee meeting on Sunday, as Deputy Minister Almog Cohen met with Prime Minister and Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu. The meeting took place while the committee was discussing proposed changes to the party's primary election system and reserved slots on the party list for the 26th Knesset elections. When asked if his visit was related to a possible reserved spot or even switching parties, Cohen neither confirmed nor denied, responding cryptically, "Only God knows."

The committee session began after a delay of an hour and a half and was chaired by Constitution Committee head, Minister Haim Katz, with Netanyahu present. Earlier that day, the Likud party court ruled that no new proposals beyond those approved in the previous discussion could be introduced for voting. This decision blocked Netanyahu's updated proposal to expand the national list and reduce reserved slots, as well as his suggestion to establish an organizing committee in case of an exceptional security situation.

Instead, the court appears inclined to allow electronic voting if the security situation demands it. Cohen's unexpected attendance and his ambiguous remarks about his political future became one of the most intriguing aspects of the meeting, raising speculation about potential shifts within the party. The discussions and decisions at this meeting are critical as Likud prepares its candidate list for the upcoming elections amid ongoing internal debates.

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