Likud Primaries Begin With Over 120 Candidates Competing for Limited Knesset Seats
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Channel 13 · 1 day ago
What happened
On August 17, 2026, around 140,000 Likud members will vote in primaries to select the party's Knesset list amid fierce competition from over 120 candidates. With Netanyahu reserving eight spots and Katz withdrawing, only 14 incumbents are expected to secure realistic positions as polls predict Likud's seats will drop to about 22. Netanyahu has pledged not to interfere in the list formation, urging members to choose wisely.
- 01About 140,000 Likud members will vote in primaries on August 17, 2026.
- 02Over 120 candidates compete for limited realistic spots on the Likud Knesset list.
- 03Netanyahu reserved eight spots; Defense Minister Israel Katz withdrew, reducing available seats.
- 04Likud currently holds 32 seats, polls predict a drop to 22-24 seats in next Knesset.
- 05Only 14 of 41 incumbent MKs and ministers are expected to secure realistic list positions.
- 06Netanyahu says he will not interfere in the national list and urges members to vote wisely.
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