Netanyahu’s primary strategy sparks anger in Likud

By מוטי קסטל

First reported by Walla · Jun 23, 2026

What happened

Benjamin Netanyahu is still considering a Likud arrangement committee while preparing for primaries likely to be held in August. He is also weighing a controversial district change that could help MK Eti Atia, a move that is drawing heavy internal criticism.

• 01Netanyahu still weighs a Likud arrangement committee despite likely primaries.
• 02He met Sunday with senior Likud figures, including Haim Katz and Israel Katz.
• 03The primary date has been delayed to August, early or mid-month.
• 04A disputed plan could help MK Eti Atia in merged districts.
• 05The move is meant to strengthen Netanyahu’s reserved spots and has angered party members.

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