Nearly 73% of Likud Central Committee Votes Back Netanyahu's Proposal in High-Turnout Internal Election

The Likud party concluded its internal voting on Monday, with nearly 73% of its Central Committee members supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed changes. Approximately 3,395 out of 4,662 eligible members participated, marking a notably high turnout of 72.82% for internal party elections. The vote centered on amendments to the party's bylaws, primary election rules, and district structures, as well as granting Netanyahu eight secured spots on the party list.

The initiative was led by Netanyahu and Likud Central Committee Chairman Minister Haim Katz, despite opposition from senior party figures including MK David Bitan. Party officials expressed satisfaction with the strong engagement despite recent internal disputes and campaigns against the proposals. The high participation rate is viewed as a significant signal ahead of the upcoming party primaries scheduled for August 17, where similarly high turnout is anticipated.

Political analysts suggest the strong turnout and the framing of the proposals as the "Prime Minister's package" bolstered support, reflecting both confidence in Netanyahu's leadership and approval of the technical changes. The results are expected to strengthen Netanyahu and Katz's faction within Likud as the party prepares its candidate list for the next Knesset and navigates internal power dynamics in the coming years.