Netanyahu and Likud MK David Bitan Clash Over Party Primary Changes and Reserved Seats

First reported by Ynet · 2 days ago

What happened

Recordings from a Likud committee meeting reveal a sharp dispute between Prime Minister Netanyahu and MK David Bitan over increasing reserved slots for the party leader and primary election changes. Bitan opposed expanding Netanyahu's reserved spots from three to eight, leading to a tense exchange. The committee approved the increase and postponed the primaries to August 17.

• 01Recordings reveal a dispute between Netanyahu and Bitan over Likud primary changes.
• 02Bitan opposed increasing Netanyahu's reserved Knesset slots from three to eight.
• 03Bitan accused Netanyahu of tolerating defamation within the party.
• 04Netanyahu dismissed Bitan's criticisms, asserting his leadership role.
• 05The committee approved eight reserved slots for Netanyahu on the party list.
• 06Likud primaries were postponed to August 17 following the decision.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Netanyahu and Likud MK David Bitan Clash Over Party Primary Changes and Reserved Seats

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew9 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Netanyahu Uses Internal Chaos to Consolidate Control Over Likud Party

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew12 hours ago

Likud MK David Bitan Urges Support for Primary Reform to Preserve Party Democracy

YnetCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

Likud MK David Bitan Proposes Full Primaries to Counter Netanyahu's Securing of Party List

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Dudi Bitan Proposes Compromise for Likud Primary Rules Amid Netanyahu's List Control Debate

Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Netanyahu Delays Likud Primaries Amid List Negotiations and Demands for Reserved Seats

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Netanyahu Faces Internal Revolt as Likud Prepares for Upcoming Primaries

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

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