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Netanyahu Hints at Trusted Successor Amid Political Uncertainty in Likud
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested he has a trusted successor ready to lead Israel but did not name them, amid internal Likud party tensions over upcoming election lists and his possible departure.
- 01Netanyahu hinted at a trusted successor he is willing to hand leadership to.
- 02He refused to name the potential successor or set a timeline for leaving politics.
- 03The remarks come amid sensitive Likud party negotiations over primaries and candidate slots.
- 04Netanyahu demands reserved list spots for his allies in the upcoming Knesset elections.
- 05If demands fail, he may leave Likud with others to form a new political entity.
- 06The situation has created uncertainty about Likud's future leadership and direction.
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