Netanyahu Faces Internal Likud Backlash Over Primary Reservations Amid Security Concerns

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago

What happened

Ahead of a Likud central committee vote, internal disputes arise over primary elections and reserved spots on the party list, with Netanyahu allies pushing for greater control amid security concerns.

• 01Yechiel Zohar opposes reserved spots for ministers and MKs who avoid Likud primaries.
• 02Over 140,000 Likud members participate in the nationwide primary vote.
• 03Central committee likely to approve Netanyahu's proposal but not the district candidacy change.
• 04Dimona Mayor Benny Biton supports canceling primaries due to security and diplomatic timing.
• 05Internal Likud tensions reflect concerns about party renewal and election strategy.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Netanyahu Faces Internal Likud Backlash Over Primary Reservations Amid Security Concerns

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

About 40% of Likud Central Committee Members Support Netanyahu's Proposal on Party List Rules

Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

Likud Members Vote on Netanyahu's Reserved Slots Proposal Amid Internal Disputes

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

Netanyahu Pushes to Expand Reserved Slots in Likud List as Internal Vote Begins

MakoCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Likud Central Committee to Vote on Netanyahu’s Eight Reserved Knesset Seats Amid Internal Opposition

N12Center · Hebrew6 hours ago

Likud Central Committee to Vote on Netanyahu’s Reserved Knesset Seats Amid Internal Opposition

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew11 hours ago

Netanyahu Seeks to Reserve Ninth Spot for Michel Buskila on Likud List to Secure Election Funding

Now 14Right · Hebrew23 hours ago

Netanyahu Seeks Approval for Primary Changes Granting Him Eight Reserved Slots in Likud List

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Likud Court Orders Primaries, Rejects Netanyahu's List Control Proposal

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