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Senior Likud Members Plot to Block Netanyahu's Election Proposal Ahead of Party Conference

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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

What happened

Senior Likud members are secretly organizing to block Prime Minister Netanyahu's election proposal granting him eight reserved list slots, ahead of a party vote tomorrow. The secret ballot and internal opposition signal a rare revolt against Netanyahu within Likud.

  • 01A senior Likud faction is working to defeat Netanyahu's election system proposal at tomorrow's party conference.
  • 02The proposal grants Netanyahu eight reserved list slots, sparking major unrest among party members.
  • 03Key MKs including David Bitan and Eliyahu Revivo are reportedly leading the opposition, though some deny coordination.
  • 04The vote will be secret and held across eight polling stations with about 5,000 Likud delegates.
  • 05Opponents benefit from the secret ballot, as Netanyahu would likely win a public vote easily.
  • 06The controversy follows a heated committee debate and is seen as an unprecedented internal revolt against Netanyahu.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Senior Likud Members Plot to Block Netanyahu's Election Proposal Ahead of Party Conference
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Likud MKs Organize to Oppose Netanyahu's Proposed Party Election System

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