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Likud’s Primaries Debate Could Weaken the Party, David Bitan Warns
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Likud MK David Bitan warned that canceling party primaries and replacing them with a selection committee could weaken or even destroy Likud over time. In a Radio 103FM interview, he also said Netanyahu would remain in politics, criticized the fallout from Netanyahu’s tensions with Donald Trump, and predicted recurring confrontation with Iran.
- 01Bitan called replacing Likud primaries with a committee a threat to the party’s future.
- 02He said changing the system one month before primaries is unacceptable.
- 03Bitan predicted Likud could "disappear" within eight years without primaries.
- 04He said Netanyahu would likely keep Tally Gotliv on any party list.
- 05Bitan warned Trump’s clash with Netanyahu harms Israel and Likud.
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Full coverage · 11 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Likud’s Primaries Debate Could Weaken the Party, David Bitan Warns
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Bitan warns Likud could disappear within eight years without primaries
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Bitan Warns Ending Likud Primaries Could Destroy the Party Within Eight Years
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Likud MK warns that scrapping primaries could doom the party within eight years
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Bitan Petitions Likud Tribunal to Block Plan to Cancel Primaries
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Bitan moves to block Likud primary cancellation and reject appointed committee
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Likud MK Dudi Bitan petitions party court to block primaries cancellation
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Likud lawmaker challenges Netanyahu plan to replace primaries with appointed committee
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Bitan Sues Netanyahu Over Likud List Selection, Warns Party Could Fade Without Primaries
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Bitan petitions Likud court to keep primaries and block leadership committee
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