Two Likud MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots for Ministers

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 20 hours ago

What happened

Two Likud MKs threaten to quit the party primaries in protest after Netanyahu reserved spots on the list for three ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, who will bypass the primary election process.

• 01Two Likud MKs consider quitting primaries over reserved slots for ministers.
• 02Netanyahu reserved spots for Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa’ar without primaries.
• 03The Likud party secretariat announced the reserved placements will be approved soon.
• 04Party claims Israel Katz was expected to secure a high spot in primaries anyway.
• 05Likud court ruled Katz’s spot must be guaranteed to focus on his Defense Minister duties.
• 06The move exposes internal party tensions ahead of elections.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew54 minutes ago

Two Likud MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots for Ministers

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew14 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew15 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew15 hours ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew20 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago

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