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Netanyahu Visits Minister Katz Amid Crucial Likud Leadership Changes This Week

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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 9, 2026

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Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Minister Haim Katz at his home to ease tensions ahead of critical Likud party reforms planned for this week, including changes to reserved seats and regional branches. The moves highlight Netanyahu’s dominant role in the party and raise questions about Likud’s future leadership dynamics.

01Netanyahu personally visited Minister Haim Katz to soften tensions within Likud.
02Katz opposes Netanyahu’s recent party reforms, including canceling primaries and increasing reserved seats.
03Netanyahu plans to present major Likud changes Sunday, reducing regional branches and adjusting reserved seats.
04The internal debate includes an implicit threat of Netanyahu forming a new party if demands are unmet.
05The key question is whether Likud is bigger than Netanyahu or vice versa.
06This week marks a pivotal moment in Likud’s internal power balance and future direction.

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