Likud Leadership Weighs Canceling Primaries as Tensions Rise

What happened

Likud is considering canceling its July primaries, with Netanyahu exploring a compromise that would replace them with a selection committee and reshape the party list. Senior Likud figures deny or downplay their role, while opponents say the push is driven by self-interest and by concerns over money and timing.

• 01Netanyahu is weighing canceling Likud's July primaries and replacing them with a selection committee.
• 02The proposed plan would extend the national list to place 40 and end several reserved slots.
• 03Party critics say Levin, Katz and other senior figures back the move to protect their positions.
• 04Netanyahu says cancellation would keep more sitting MKs on the list and save money.
• 05Likud's internal auditor said last week that Netanyahu's cancellation demand was illegal.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026

Likud Leadership Weighs Canceling Primaries as Tensions Rise

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Netanyahu Weighs Scrapping Likud Primary, Sparking Internal Tensions

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Netanyahu Weighs a New Likud Primary Formula Amid Growing Internal Pushback

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Netanyahu Weighs Compromise Plan to Reshape Likud Primary Rules

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Netanyahu weighs a new Likud primary plan that would expand his control over the slate

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Likud members lash out at Netanyahu over possible primary cancellation

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