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Likud Supreme Court Rules Primaries Must Proceed Despite Netanyahu's Security Clause
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First reported by Kan News · Jul 24, 2026
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The Likud Supreme Court ruled against Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to cancel party primaries during security escalations, insisting the elections must proceed. The court prefers postponement or electronic voting over cancellation and rejected Netanyahu's attempt to control candidate selection amid internal party disputes.
- 01Likud Supreme Court declares Netanyahu's security-related primary cancellation clause illegal.
- 02Primaries must be held; Likud is not a one-man party, court states.
- 03Emergency postponement allowed, but outright cancellation is rejected.
- 04Electronic voting preferred if security prevents in-person voting, despite current rules.
- 05Netanyahu sought to control candidate list via reserved spots and cancellation threats.
- 06Legal battles continue over changes to Likud's primary election process.
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