Likud MK David Bitan Proposes Full Primaries to Counter Netanyahu's Securing of Party List
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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
What happened
Likud MK David Bitan proposed full party primaries to counter Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to secure multiple reserved slots on the party list ahead of a key committee meeting. Bitan's plan limits Netanyahu's reserved slots and emphasizes democratic member selection, while Netanyahu seeks a "triple track" system blending primaries, committee selection, and appointments. The debate reflects internal party tensions as Likud prepares for the next election.
- 01David Bitan proposes full Likud primaries to limit Netanyahu's reserved list slots to five.
- 02Bitan stresses democratic elections and warns against outside candidates in Likud.
- 03Netanyahu's plan includes a "triple track" system with primaries, committee picks, and appointments.
- 04Netanyahu aims for seven reserved slots and increased female representation on the list.
- 05MK Osher Shkalim opposes many reserved slots, citing harm to party democracy.
- 06The Likud Constitution Committee meeting will decide the party list method before July 17 Knesset dissolution.
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