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Netanyahu Likely to Secure Seven Reserved Slots as Likud Prepares for Primary Vote
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago
What happened
Likud is preparing for a key vote on candidate selection ahead of the next Knesset elections, with Netanyahu expected to receive seven reserved slots. Despite internal opposition, primaries will be held, ensuring voters choose most candidates. Netanyahu and party leaders are negotiating the balance between reserved slots and democratic primaries.
- 01Netanyahu is expected to secure seven reserved slots on Likud's candidate list for the next Knesset.
- 02Likud will hold primaries, with Netanyahu having some reserved positions, according to Tali Gottlieb.
- 03Netanyahu initially sought ten reserved slots but is compromising to allow primaries.
- 04A coordinating committee proposal to select some candidates faces opposition and may be rejected.
- 05Internal opposition from MKs Haim Katz and David Bitan challenges Netanyahu's list plans.
- 06The Norwegian Law and many incumbents create fierce competition for realistic list spots.
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