Likud Members Urged to Prioritize Loyalty Over Deals in Upcoming Primaries

Ahead of the Likud party primaries, members are being called upon to disregard political deals, elimination lists, and internal bargaining, focusing solely on candidates' loyalty to the party's values and policies. The appeal emphasizes that the primaries, taking place tomorrow, will determine the party's future shape and potentially influence Israel's direction for the next four years if Likud forms the next government.

The message stresses that personal connections or pressures from friends or colleagues should not influence voting decisions. It highlights the critical moment for Israel and urges members to prioritize the party's ideological path over side interests. The article references several current Likud figures, including Yuli Edelstein, Yoav Galant, Dan Illouz, and Sharren Haskel, noting that some have actively opposed coalition initiatives for unclear reasons.

The piece argues that while diversity of opinion within the party is acceptable, it must align with the coalition's broader interests and government stability. Unlike countries where representatives are elected individually, Israeli voters choose party lists, largely influenced by the party leader's identity and values. Therefore, Knesset members should align with the party leader and ideological line.

Candidates opposing reforms, supporting socialist ideas, or blocking right-wing capitalist reforms are deemed unsuitable for the Likud list. Conversely, those loyal to the ideological line and coalition throughout the last term, even if from other parties or latecomers, deserve credit. The article concludes by urging voters to keep this loyalty test as their sole criterion when voting in the primaries.