Likud Committee Meeting Delayed Amid Power Struggle Between Netanyahu and Bitan Over Primary Elections
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 12, 2026
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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