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Likud Faces Intense Primary Battle with 31 Candidates for 12 Knesset Seats

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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

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Likud is holding primaries with 31 candidates competing for only 12 realistic Knesset seats amid internal tensions and reserved slots for key ministers. Prime Minister Netanyahu leads the list, but many current MKs and ministers face exclusion. The party's internal court froze a reserved slot, adding uncertainty, and some candidates may withdraw before the vote next week.

01Likud has 31 candidates competing for only 12 realistic Knesset seats in upcoming primaries.
02Prime Minister Netanyahu is first on the list, with key ministers holding reserved slots.
03The party court froze Minister Haim Katz's reserved slot, increasing uncertainty.
04Nineteen current MKs and ministers risk exclusion from the top 30 list positions.
05Some candidates may withdraw due to intense competition and limited chances.
06If Likud wins, the Norwegian Law could allow some excluded candidates to enter later.

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