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Netanyahu Considers Senior Cabinet Role for Haim Bibas Amid Likud Primary Battle
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67% right-leaningFirst reported by Srugim · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
According to a Tuesday night Kan News report, Netanyahu’s camp is considering giving Haim Bibas a senior ministry in the next government. Likud officials think Bibas wants the housing portfolio, while he is also leading efforts to cancel Likud primaries at Netanyahu’s request.
- 01Netanyahu’s circle is weighing a senior government role for Haim Bibas.
- 02Kan News reported the talks Tuesday night.
- 03Likud sources say Bibas may seek the housing ministry.
- 04Bibas is also pushing to cancel Likud primaries.
- 05Netanyahu wants to add state-minded, professional figures to Likud.
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