Netanyahu Clashes with Likud Lawmaker During Party Committee Meeting

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

At a Likud committee meeting on Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu supported changes to the party's primary system but clashed with Knesset member David Bitan, who left the session after Netanyahu's sharp remark. The proposals to adjust reserved slots and electoral districts passed with majority support.

• 01Likud's Constitution Committee met to discuss changes to primaries and reserved slots.
• 02Minister Haim Katz's proposal for eight reserved slots passed with Netanyahu's backing.
• 03A proposal allowing Netanyahu to adjust districts and slots between positions 29-33 also passed.
• 04Netanyahu told MK David Bitan to run for Prime Minister and stop commenting.
• 05Bitan left the meeting following Netanyahu's remark, highlighting party tensions.
• 06The meeting reflects ongoing internal struggles within Likud ahead of elections.

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