Netanyahu Pushes Preferred Candidates Ahead of Likud Primaries Tomorrow
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively lobbying Likud members to support his preferred candidates ahead of tomorrow's primaries, amid internal protests over reserved slots for ministers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu is campaigning directly with Likud members to shape the party list before tomorrow's primaries.
- He promotes five specific candidates but has not revealed their names publicly due to timing.
- Two Likud MKs may withdraw from the primaries in protest over reserved slots.
- Netanyahu reserved slots for ministers Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar, causing internal party tension.
- The reserved slots make it harder for other MKs to secure realistic list positions.
Ahead of the Likud party primaries scheduled for tomorrow, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been actively engaging with party members since this morning, conducting a series of phone and in-person conversations. His goal is to influence the composition of the Likud list according to his preferences. Netanyahu has communicated directly with activists and registered members, advising them on which candidates to support. He repeatedly emphasized five specific candidates he wants included on the list, though in some discussions he mentioned additional names. Due to the proximity of the primaries, the exact names Netanyahu endorses have not been publicly disclosed.
Last week, it was reported that two Likud Knesset members are considering withdrawing from the primaries in protest. Their dissatisfaction stems from Netanyahu granting reserved slots on the list to ministers Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar. This move has sparked internal party frustration, as it complicates the chances for other Knesset members to secure realistic positions on the list. Netanyahu's decision to reserve these slots for the ministers has been a significant point of contention within the party ranks.
