Likud Finalizes Candidate List for Upcoming Primaries Amid Legal Changes
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Likud published its final candidate list for the upcoming Monday primaries after a Supreme Court ruling barred current MKs and ministers from district slots. The list includes national and district candidates, with reserved spots for key figures. Some MKs are reportedly considering leaving the party ahead of the elections.
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- Likud released its final candidate list for the primaries set for next Monday.
- Current MKs and ministers cannot run in district slots following a Supreme Court ruling.
- Reserved spots were approved for Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar.
- The list includes national, district, youth, non-Jewish, and disabled candidates.
- Some Likud MKs are reportedly contemplating defection to a new party.
- One Likud MK announced they will not run in the primaries.
Ahead of the Likud party primaries scheduled for next Monday, the final list of candidates was published on Thursday evening. This announcement follows the withdrawal of a petition to the Supreme Court and a ruling that current Knesset members and ministers cannot run in district slots. Additionally, the party approved extra reserved spots for Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar.
The finalized national list includes prominent figures such as Amir Ohana, Ze'ev Elkin, Dudi Amsalem, Avichai Boaron, David Bitan, Boaz Bismuth, Eli Cohen, Miki Zohar, Yoav Kish, Miri Regev, and others. The list also features candidates from various sectors, including young members, non-Jewish sector representatives, and candidates with disabilities.
Alongside the national list, the party released district candidates for Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, Dan and Tel Aviv, Negev, Galilee and the Valleys, Coastal Plain, Haifa, and regional councils. Notable district candidates include Mishel Ben Ami, Omri Akunis, Elad Zamir, Shuki Yehoshua Ohana, Eli Alush, and Eyal Eli.
The publication comes amid reports that some Likud MKs are considering defecting to a new party. One Likud MK has already announced they will not participate in the primaries. The party continues to prepare for the upcoming elections with this comprehensive candidate lineup.
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