Likud internal watchdog says Netanyahu cannot cancel primary vote

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 12, 2026

What happened

Likud’s internal watchdog has declared Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to cancel the party’s July primaries illegal under current party rules. The opinion also rejects reserving seats for him and comes as Netanyahu seeks to reshape the list, with Tally Gotliv seen as a major target.

• 01Likud’s watchdog says canceling July primaries would be illegal now.
• 02Attorney Shay Galili rejected both a selection committee and reserved seats.
• 03Any constitutional change would apply only to future elections, he said.
• 04Netanyahu is trying to reshape the slate and limit uncontrolled candidates.
• 05Tally Gotliv says Netanyahu cannot cancel the primaries and backs voters over the leader.

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SrugimRight · HebrewJun 12, 2026

Likud internal watchdog says Netanyahu cannot cancel primary vote

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 12, 2026

Likud Watchdog Says Netanyahu Cannot Cancel Primary Elections or Bypass Them Legally

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