Netanyahu's Purge: Loyalists Ousted from Likud List
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By אילן לוקאץ'
First reported by N12 · 19 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has removed several loyal Likud lawmakers from the party's electoral list, placing them in non-viable positions. Figures like former minister Idit Silman and ex-Shin Bet chief Avi Dichter expressed feelings of betrayal, stating their loyalty was not reciprocated. Analysts describe Netanyahu's actions as unsentimental and politically expedient, prioritizing new candidates over long-serving allies.
- 01Loyal Likud lawmakers ousted from party's electoral list.
- 02Former minister Idit Silman feels betrayed by Netanyahu.
- 03Ex-Shin Bet chief Avi Dichter also removed from list.
- 04Analysts call Netanyahu's actions unsentimental and expedient.
- 05Ousted members express disappointment over lack of loyalty reciprocation.
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