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Behind the Scenes: Netanyahu's Office Debates Controversial List Appointments
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By מאיר שלם
First reported by Srugim · 6 hours ago
What happened
The Likud party's Knesset list was finalized after internal debate over controversial appointments, including media personality Yaakov Bardugo, whose inclusion was reportedly pushed by Yair Netanyahu but met with reservations within the Prime Minister's office. The party later criticized media reports as fabricated.
- 01Likud's Knesset list finalized amid internal debate and last-minute drama.
- 02Yair Netanyahu reportedly pushed for media personality Yaakov Bardugo's inclusion.
- 03Prime Minister's office expressed concerns Bardugo's candidacy could alienate voters.
- 04Netanyahu's office contacted potential candidates for reserved list spots.
- 05Likud party accused media of fabricating stories involving the Netanyahu family.
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