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Likud Faces Internal Tensions as Some MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu's Reserved Slots
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By מאיר שלם
First reported by Ynet · Aug 10, 2026
What happened
Ahead of Monday's Likud primaries, two MKs may quit in protest over Netanyahu's reserved slots for ministers, while the party seeks to add another candidate. Netanyahu's mall visit is seen as a test run, not the campaign launch.
- 01Two Likud MKs consider quitting primaries over Netanyahu's reserved ministerial slots.
- 02Reserved slots were given to Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar.
- 03Likud seeks to add another candidate via a reserved slot before voting begins.
- 04The new candidate is not journalist Nettaali Shem Tov but an unidentified person.
- 05Netanyahu's Malha Mall visit is viewed as a trial, not the official campaign start.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Likud Faces Internal Tensions as Some MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu's Reserved Slots
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Netanyahu Offers Unusual Roles to Likud MKs to Avoid Primaries Amid Party Tensions
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 11, 2026
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MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 11, 2026
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