Internal Dispute Over Hadar Mukhtar's Candidacy Sparks Tensions in Netanyahu's Likud
A dispute over Hadar Mukhtar's candidacy in the Likud primaries has caused tension near Netanyahu, with a decision made against shortening registration. Analyst Mati Tuchfeld warns this could tighten the party list amid reserved slots for Netanyahu. Meanwhile, ultra-Orthodox parties face external political pressure and internal divisions, with some new ultra-Orthodox considering a separate party.
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- A dispute arose near Netanyahu over Hadar Mukhtar's Likud primary candidacy, ending with no registration shortening.
- Likud's candidate deadlines are flexible, with the final deadline extended multiple times.
- Legal decisions on Mukhtar could intensify competition for Likud's national list spots, already crowded due to Netanyahu's reserved slots.
- Pressure exists to reduce Netanyahu's reserved list slots from eight to six.
- Ultra-Orthodox parties face external anti-Haredi campaigns and internal community tensions.
- A faction of new ultra-Orthodox aims to join United Torah Judaism but may form a separate party if rejected.
A dispute has emerged within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's circle regarding Hadar Mukhtar's potential candidacy in the Likud primaries. Political analyst Mati Tuchfeld indicated that Mukhtar is unlikely to run, following a debate near Netanyahu that concluded with a decision not to shorten the candidate registration period. Tuchfeld noted that the Likud party's rules and deadlines are flexible, citing that the final registration deadline was extended multiple times.
Tuchfeld warned that any legal ruling on Mukhtar's candidacy could intensify competition for spots on the Likud's national list, which is already tightly packed due to reserved slots Netanyahu is expected to receive. There has been pressure on Netanyahu to reduce these reserved spots from eight to six.
Separately, Tuchfeld addressed the challenges facing ultra-Orthodox parties ahead of the elections. He described dual pressures: external political and public opposition campaigns targeting the ultra-Orthodox, and internal tensions within their communities. He referenced a recent private message from Netanyahu emphasizing that ultra-Orthodox individuals who do not study Torah should face imprisonment.
Additionally, Tuchfeld highlighted a faction of "new ultra-Orthodox" seeking to join the United Torah Judaism party. Since this integration seems unlikely, they are considering forming a separate political party, adding to the internal strain within the ultra-Orthodox political landscape.
אותו אירוע, כפי שכל מערכת דיווחה עליו בנפרד. פתחו כמה דיווחים כדי להשוות מה כל מערכת מדגישה, ומה היא משאירה בחוץ.
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