Likud Denies Reports of Primary Election Postponement, Confirms August 17 Date

A political correspondent for Israel Hayom reported, citing a "source within Likud," that the party's primary elections were postponed from August 17 to August 30 due to ongoing legal proceedings and petitions within the party's judicial institutions. This report sparked political tension amid recent internal disputes in Likud, including rulings by the party's court that annulled the "district clause" approved at the Likud convention.

However, shortly after the report, Likud issued a strong denial, labeling the postponement news as "complete fake news." The party confirmed that the primaries will take place as originally scheduled on August 17, and no decision has been made to delay them. The internal legal processes remain a focal point, but according to the official Likud statement, the primary election date remains unchanged.

This development occurs during a period of heightened internal conflict within Likud, with ongoing judicial decisions affecting the primary election framework. Despite these disputes, the party maintains its commitment to holding the primaries on the planned date.