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Likud Committee Meeting Delayed Amid Power Struggle Between Netanyahu and Bitan Over Primary Elections

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First reported by Ynet · 22 hours ago

What happened

The Likud Constitution Committee meeting was delayed due to Prime Minister Netanyahu's late arrival, as a power struggle unfolds between Netanyahu and MK David Bitan over the party's primary election format. Netanyahu favors a mixed system with reserved slots and limited primaries, while Bitan pushes for regular primaries with specific reserved slots for Netanyahu. The vote may be postponed, potentially delaying the primaries from August 4 to August 18.

  • 01Likud committee meeting delayed by Netanyahu's late arrival amid internal power struggle.
  • 02Netanyahu proposes mixed candidate list with reserved slots and limited primaries.
  • 03David Bitan advocates for regular primaries with five reserved slots for Netanyahu.
  • 04Vote on candidate list format may be postponed to Thursday, delaying primaries to August 18.
  • 05Netanyahu seeks control of one-third of Likud list for upcoming elections.
  • 06Pro-Netanyahu activists accuse Bitan of factionalism and shifting leftward.

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

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Likud Committee Meeting Delayed Amid Power Struggle Between Netanyahu and Bitan Over Primary Elections
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud Primaries Expected to Be Postponed to August 17 Amid Reservation Dispute
YnetCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago
Likud Primary Discussion Postponed to Tomorrow Due to Netanyahu's Schedule

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