Netanyahu Secures Key List Reservations Amid Internal Likud Tensions Ahead of Primaries
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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured approval from Likud's Central Committee to reserve eight key Knesset list slots, sparking internal party conflict. While many members and ministers supported the move to refresh the party and strengthen its lineup, MK David Bitan opposed it, citing democratic concerns. The party also grappled with backlash over a controversial AI video targeting Gadi Eizenkot. The reserved slots and other reforms passed, setting the stage for Likud's August 17 primaries.
- 01Netanyahu won approval to reserve eight realistic Knesset list slots, risking incumbent MKs' positions.
- 02Many Likud members and ministers publicly supported Netanyahu's plan for party renewal.
- 03MK David Bitan opposed the reserved slots, citing threats to party democracy.
- 04A controversial AI video targeting Gadi Eizenkot caused embarrassment within Likud.
- 05New rules allow incumbent MKs to run in local districts, increasing Netanyahu's control.
- 06Primaries are scheduled for August 17, with internal tensions persisting.
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