Netanyahu Uses Oren Dobronski Appointment to Settle Scores Ahead of Likud Primaries

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 day ago

What happened

Prime Minister Netanyahu has appointed high-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronski to the Likud list as part of a strategic move to counter rivals like Nir Barkat ahead of party primaries, following a failed internal coup attempt after October 7. Loyalists like Haim Katz have been rewarded for helping Netanyahu block the challenge, signaling a purge of dissenters within Likud.

• 01Netanyahu appoints Oren Dobronski to Likud list, promising him a ministerial role.
• 02Dobronski's appointment is seen as retaliation against Nir Barkat after a failed coup attempt.
• 03Barkat and Yuli Edelstein allegedly tried to oust Netanyahu via a constructive no-confidence vote.
• 04Minister Haim Katz helped block the coup and received a reserved spot on the list.
• 05Netanyahu aims to strengthen loyalists and demote rivals ahead of Likud primaries.
• 06Likud officially denies political motives, highlighting Dobronski's economic expertise.

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N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Netanyahu Uses Oren Dobronski Appointment to Settle Scores Ahead of Likud Primaries

Now 14Right · Hebrew8 hours ago

Likud Reserves Spot for Oren Dobrovsky to Counter Gantz and Broaden Appeal

SrugimRight · Hebrew16 hours ago

Oren Dobronski Promised Ministerial Role by Netanyahu for Next Government

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Netanyahu Reserves Knesset Slot for Oren Dvornsky Amid Mixed Reactions in Likud

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Oren Dobronski Becomes Likud's First Reserved Candidate from High-Tech Sector

Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Businessman Oren Dobronski Joins Likud as First Reserved Candidate

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Businessman Oren Dobronski Joins Likud as Netanyahu’s First Reserved Candidate

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

Netanyahu Announces Oren Dovronsky as Likud’s First Reserved Candidate for Knesset

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Businessman Oren Dobronski Joins Likud as Netanyahu’s First Reserved Candidate

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Businessman Oren Dobronski Joins Likud as Netanyahu's First Reserved Candidate

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Tech Entrepreneur Oren Dobronski Joins Likud as First Candidate Slot for Upcoming Elections

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Likud Reserves First Slot for PM Netanyahu Ally Oren Dobronski

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Likud Secures High-Tech Entrepreneur Oren Dobronski as First Reserved Candidate for Knesset

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