Likud Leaders Warn Delays Could Derail Party Primaries Amid Security Concerns
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First reported by Ynet · 9 hours ago
What happened
Likud's primary election vote has been postponed again, sparking fears among senior members that the process may be indefinitely delayed or canceled due to security concerns. Despite Netanyahu's public commitment to hold the primaries, some suspect his circle is stalling to manipulate the candidate list amid escalating tensions with Iran. Netanyahu's team denies political motives, citing security reasons, while plans emerge to form a loyalist committee to influence the candidate slate. No new date has been set for resuming the primary process.
- 01Likud's primary vote postponed again, raising fears of indefinite delay or cancellation.
- 02Some party members suspect Netanyahu's circle is deliberately stalling the primaries.
- 03Concerns exist that security tensions with Iran could be used to cancel the elections.
- 04Netanyahu's team denies political motives, citing security considerations only.
- 05Netanyahu reportedly plans a loyalist committee to shape the candidate list.
- 06No new date set yet for the Likud Constitution Committee to resume the process.
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