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Likud Faces Internal Rift as Netanyahu Yields on Candidate List Quotas

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

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Likud members will vote on a candidate list after Netanyahu's demand for ten reserved spots sparked opposition. David Bitan claimed the proposal originated from Haim Katz, not Netanyahu, and warned it would harm the party's prospects.

  • 01Likud members to vote on candidate list amid internal conflict Thursday.
  • 02Netanyahu demanded ten reserved spots on the list, facing opposition.
  • 03David Bitan said the proposal comes from Haim Katz, not Netanyahu.
  • 04Bitan criticized the Constitution Committee as outdated and unrepresentative.
  • 05He claimed Netanyahu was forced to yield to Katz's demands.
  • 06Bitan warned the reserved spots would weaken Likud's standing.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud Faces Internal Rift as Netanyahu Yields on Candidate List Quotas
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud MK David Bitan Criticizes Netanyahu for Yielding to Haim Katz on Party List Proposal

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