Court Halts Netanyahu's Reserved Seats Vote in Likud Primaries at Last Minute
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First reported by Now 14 · 6 hours ago
What happened
The Lod District Court halted the Likud party primaries vote on Netanyahu's reserved Knesset seats after petitions challenged the exclusion of an alternative proposal. Netanyahu ordered the vote postponed, with plans to reschedule amid internal party disputes over control of the candidate list. The legal battle reflects tensions within Likud over Netanyahu's influence and the democratic process ahead of the elections.
- 01Lod District Court issued injunction stopping Likud vote on Netanyahu's reserved seats.
- 02Petitions challenged exclusion of MK David Bitan's alternative proposal limiting Netanyahu's slots.
- 03Netanyahu ordered postponement of vote, planning a rescheduled primary soon.
- 04Controversy follows Netanyahu-Katz deal granting Netanyahu eight reserved Knesset spots.
- 05Opponents warn reserved seats harm Likud's electoral prospects and democratic fairness.
- 06Secret ballot voting raised fears members might vote against Netanyahu to protect interests.
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