Likud Minister Supports Opening Primaries to New Members Amid Party Ruling

First reported by Maariv · 9 hours ago

What happened

Minister Gila Gamliel backs a court ruling allowing new candidates in Likud primaries, calling it a democratic win. She downplays controversy over Defense Minister Israel Katz and Major General Avi Blot, and predicts ongoing unrest in Iran due to economic crisis. Gamliel supports opening party primaries to newcomers but will not run herself.

• 01Minister Gila Gamliel supports opening Likud primaries to new candidates for party renewal.
• 02She rejects claims the ruling is a political loss for Prime Minister Netanyahu.
• 03Gamliel calls the Katz-Blot controversy a "storm in a teacup" and stresses consensus for command changes.
• 04She predicts renewed protests in Iran amid high inflation and unemployment.
• 05Gamliel will not run in the primaries, feeling secure in her party position.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew33 minutes ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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