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Netanyahu Prepares for Digital Primaries in Likud Amid Security Concerns
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By אבי וידר
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering digital primaries for the Likud party due to security concerns and cost savings, following successful U.S. Democratic digital primaries. The party court recently ruled that the primaries must proceed as planned, rejecting emergency cancellations.
- 01Netanyahu is preparing for digital Likud primaries amid security escalation fears.
- 02He was influenced by the high turnout in U.S. Democratic digital primaries.
- 03Digital voting could save the party millions and limit pressure group influence.
- 04David Sharan, acting Likud CEO, is the main advocate for digital primaries.
- 05Likud's court ruled primaries cannot be canceled even in emergencies.
- 06Digital primaries may become routine beyond just emergency scenarios.
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