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Defense Minister Israel Katz Launches Sharp Attack on MK Tali Gottlieb Amid Internal Likud Dispute

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First reported by Srugim · 2 days ago

What happened

Defense Minister Israel Katz sharply refutes MK Tali Gottlieb's accusations regarding a confidentiality order and claims he opposes Likud primaries. Katz denies involvement in party election discussions and warns Likud members will see through falsehoods. The dispute arises from Gottlieb's indictment case and internal party tensions ahead of elections.

  • 01Israel Katz denies involvement in Likud primary election discussions amid internal party dispute.
  • 02Katz refutes Tali Gottlieb's claim that his signature enabled her indictment.
  • 03The confidentiality certificate was a security requirement from Shin Bet, not a legal trigger.
  • 04Katz warns Likud members will distinguish truth from political attacks.
  • 05He emphasizes his focus remains on defense duties and supporting Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  • 06The conflict reflects broader tensions over Likud's candidate list and primary format.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · Hebrew14 hours ago
Defense Minister Israel Katz Launches Sharp Attack on MK Tali Gottlieb Amid Internal Likud Dispute
Now 14Right · Hebrew18 hours ago
Tali Gottlieb Accuses Likud Leadership of Blocking Netanyahu's Primary Election Plan
SrugimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Accuses Senior Ministers of Pressuring Netanyahu Over Primary Elections
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew22 hours ago
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Rejects Primary Cancellation Rumors, Affirms Democratic Process
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Tali Gottlieb Accuses Ministers Levin and Katz of Plotting to Cancel Likud Primaries to Retain Power
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Blames Ministers Levin and Katz for Primary Cancellation Controversy

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