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Likud watchdog says Netanyahu cannot cancel primaries
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Mixed coverageFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 10, 2026
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What happened
Likud’s internal watchdog says Benjamin Netanyahu cannot legally cancel the party’s upcoming primaries or impose a new list through a committee. The dispute has intensified around efforts to sideline MK Tali Gottlieb, who is polling highly in the party slate.
- 01Likud watchdog Shay Galili says canceling the primaries is illegal.
- 02Netanyahu is pushing a committee to choose the Knesset list.
- 03Critics say he wants 10 reserved slots and to weaken rivals.
- 04Any constitutional change would affect only future elections, Galili says.
- 05MK Tali Gottlieb has emerged as the central figure in the fight.
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Full coverage · 11 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Netanyahu Pushing to Cancel Likud Primaries, Calls Election 'Crucial'
HaaretzLeft · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Netanyahu Weighs Canceling Likud Primaries Over Fear of Promoting Vote-Losing Figures
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Will Likud Primaries Be Canceled? Netanyahu’s Move and the Real Goal Behind the Scenes
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Netanyahu Weighs Scrapping Likud Primaries, These Are the Options Still on His Desk
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Likud primaries: Netanyahu moves closer to canceling them and changing how the list is set
N12Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Likud primaries may be scrapped, with Netanyahu to determine the election slate
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Likud Primaries May Be Scrapped as Netanyahu Moves to Decide the Election Slate
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Netanyahu Promotes Move to Replace Likud Primaries with a Selection Committee
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 10, 2026
Netanyahu Plans to Abolish Likud Primaries and Form a Screening Committee
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 10, 2026
Expected primary date and Netanyahu’s attempt to set up a steering committee
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