Likud Lawmakers Rebel Against Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots for Defense Minister and Party Chair
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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago
What happened
A group of Likud lawmakers is pushing for a secret ballot on reserved Knesset slots for Defense Minister Israel Katz and party chairman Haim Katz, amid internal party conflict. The move follows Netanyahu’s plan to secure these slots, which has sparked accusations of blackmail and corruption within the party. The controversy threatens to derail Netanyahu’s reserved slot strategy ahead of the 2026 primaries.
- 01Likud lawmakers demand secret ballot on reserved slots for Israel Katz and Haim Katz.
- 02Netanyahu seeks to reserve slots for Defense Minister, party chairman, and Foreign Minister.
- 03Likud party cites court ruling to justify Katz’s reserved slot for security focus.
- 04Many Likud members accuse Katzes of blackmailing Netanyahu for reserved positions.
- 05Critics call the move a scandal and corrupt takeover of the party.
- 06The controversy threatens to block Netanyahu’s reserved slot plan before 2026 primaries.
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