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Netanyahu Seeks to Remove Five Loyal Likud MKs Ahead of Primaries to Refresh Party List

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Netanyahu Seeks to Remove Five Loyal Likud MKs Ahead of Primaries to Refresh Party List
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First reported by Maariv · Jul 10, 2026

What happened

Prime Minister Netanyahu is working to remove five loyal Likud MKs from the party list ahead of primaries to refresh the lineup and improve electoral prospects. He demands ten reserved slots and promises a new Norwegian Law to ease tensions. The move faces resistance, especially from popular MK Tali Gottlieb, amid broader political challenges in the coalition and opposition.

  • 01Netanyahu seeks to remove five loyal Likud MKs to refresh the party list before primaries.
  • 02He demands 10 reserved slots in the top 20 list positions to improve the party brand.
  • 03Tali Gottlieb is the biggest obstacle due to her popularity and voter influence.
  • 04About 60 candidates compete for roughly 20 realistic list spots in the primaries.
  • 05Netanyahu promises a 'large Norwegian Law' to allow ministers to resign Knesset seats.
  • 06Coalition faces internal dissent over contentious legislation and election rules.

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Benjamin NetanyahuShlomo KarhiDudi Amsalem
OrganizationsLikud, Knesset

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N12Center · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Netanyahu Seeks to Remove Five Loyal Likud MKs Ahead of Primaries to Refresh Party List
MaarivCenter · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Netanyahu's Team Explores Unusual No-Confidence Scenario Amid Likud Primary Tensions

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