Dovid Bitan Clashes With Netanyahu Over Likud Primary Slots in Closed Committee Meeting

First reported by Mako · 9 hours ago

What happened

During a Likud committee meeting on Monday, Knesset member Dovid Bitan sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over reserved slots in the party list ahead of primaries. Despite the confrontation, the committee approved a compromise granting Netanyahu eight reserved slots, including one for Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, with a final vote set for Thursday.

• 01Dovid Bitan strongly opposed Netanyahu receiving eight reserved slots in Likud's primary list.
• 02Bitan accused Netanyahu of endorsing defamation and expressed personal disappointment.
• 03Netanyahu responded by stating he listens to all opinions, including dissenters.
• 04The Likud Constitution Committee approved a compromise granting Netanyahu eight reserved slots.
• 05One reserved slot is allocated to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
• 06The proposal will be voted on by the Likud Central Committee on Thursday.

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