Likud Prepares for Major Shakeup as 140,000 Members Vote in Primaries

First reported by Channel 13 · 1 day ago

What happened

Likud's primary election on Monday will see over 140,000 members vote to reshape the party's Knesset list, potentially ending some veteran careers and elevating new figures, while Benjamin Netanyahu maintains his dominant leadership role.

• 01Over 140,000 Likud members will vote Monday to determine the party's Knesset candidate list.
• 02Several veteran politicians have dropped out or retired, while some former members are returning.
• 03Benjamin Netanyahu remains the undisputed leader with no public challengers.
• 04Netanyahu secured ten reserved spots to influence the candidate list significantly.
• 05Voting runs from 10 AM to 9 PM with initial results expected late Monday night.
• 06The primary results will impact future party leadership and ministerial appointments.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew20 minutes ago

Likud Prepares for Major Shakeup as 140,000 Members Vote in Primaries

Channel 13Center · Hebrew23 minutes ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew15 hours ago

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago

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