Netanyahu Faces Internal Opposition Over Likud Primary Voting Changes and List Formation
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
The Likud party is embroiled in disputes over changes to its primary election system, with Prime Minister Netanyahu seeking a controlled candidate list amid opposition from backbenchers and senior members. The party's Constitution Committee will finalize the primary details this week, followed by secret ballots by central committee members. Key figures oppose the selection committee's power, fearing reduced influence, while Netanyahu aims to avoid a radical list that could threaten his leadership.
- 01Likud changes primary voting to secret ballot, causing unrest among backbench MKs.
- 02Netanyahu seeks a disciplined, ideologically aligned candidate list to secure control.
- 03Constitution Committee to finalize primary date, reserved slots, and voting order this week.
- 04Opponents like Haim Katz and David Bitan resist selection committee's power over the list.
- 05New MKs demand fair primaries, threatening political retaliation if sidelined.
- 06Tight timeline and unresolved voting mechanisms complicate the upcoming primaries.
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