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Netanyahu Allies Urge Likud MKs to Quit Primaries for Positions Amid List Formation Debate
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First reported by Kan News · Jul 13, 2026
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Likud Knesset members say Netanyahu's associates urged them to quit primaries for political roles amid a dispute over the party's candidate list ahead of July elections. Netanyahu proposes a mixed selection system to maintain control over the list, while some MKs resist canceling primaries.
- 01Netanyahu's associates urged Likud MKs to withdraw from primaries for political appointments.
- 02Likud's Constitution Committee meeting moved to King David Hotel amid internal tensions.
- 03Netanyahu promotes a mixed system combining primaries, a selection committee, and reserved slots.
- 04Amichai Shikli expects six to eight reserved slots alongside primaries in the list.
- 05MK David Bitan petitioned to prevent canceling primaries, advocating full member voting rights.
- 06Netanyahu's 'three-track' proposal aims to secure his influence over the candidate list.
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