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Likud Faces Internal Tensions as Some MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu's Reserved Slots

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Likud Faces Internal Tensions as Some MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu's Reserved Slots
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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

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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Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael KatzGideon Sa'ar
OrganizationsLikud, Kan News

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Likud Faces Internal Tensions as Some MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu's Reserved Slots
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Netanyahu Offers Unusual Roles to Likud MKs to Avoid Primaries Amid Party Tensions
Now 14Right · Hebrew5 hours ago
Likud Faces Intense Primary Battle with 31 Candidates for 12 Knesset Seats
MaarivCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
Likud Ministers Secure Safe Seats Amid Intense Primary Battles and Internal Deals
WallaCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago
Netanyahu’s Control and Lackluster Campaigns Mark Likud Primaries Ahead of Elections
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Intense Rivalries and Deals Mark Likud Primaries Ahead of Knesset Elections

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