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Defense Minister Israel Katz Surges to Lead Likud C14 Primaries Amid Dramatic Shifts

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Defense Minister Israel Katz Surges to Lead Likud C14 Primaries Amid Dramatic Shifts

First reported by Now 14 · 13 hours ago

What happened

In the C14 Likud primaries, Defense Minister Israel Katz surged to first place, overtaking Tali Gottlieb, while Amir Ohana entered the top three. Several senior ministers lost ground, and Yuli Edelstein’s name was removed following his exit from Likud. The voting portal continues to update results in real time, reflecting a shift toward new leadership.

  • 01Defense Minister Israel Katz moves to first place in Likud C14 primaries, surpassing Tali Gottlieb.
  • 02Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana jumps into the top three, displacing Moshe Saada to fifth.
  • 03Several senior ministers, including Gadi Yevarkan and Idit Silman, fall sharply in rankings.
  • 04Yuli Edelstein’s name removed from voting portal after his official Likud departure.
  • 05C14 voting portal updates results live, allowing public to shape Likud’s national list.
  • 06Tens of thousands have voted, signaling a shift toward new leadership within Likud.

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In this story
People
Israel KatzAmir OhanaIdit Silman
OrganizationsLikud, C14, Knesset

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Defense Minister Israel Katz Surges to Lead Likud C14 Primaries Amid Dramatic Shifts
Now 14Right · Hebrew13 hours ago
Likud C14 Primaries Show Major Setback for Senior Ministers, Rise of New Leadership

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