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Netanyahu Targets Favorites in Likud List Battle as Reserved Seats Await Post-Primaries

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First reported by Channel 13 · 11 hours ago

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Ahead of the 2026 elections, Netanyahu is actively shaping the Likud party list, with about 34 members competing for 17 realistic spots. He is involved in both national and district-level battles and faces challenges in allocating reserved seats after the primaries. The final list and Netanyahu's influence will become clearer after upcoming vote counts.

01About 34 Likud ministers and MKs compete for 17 realistic list spots ahead of 2026 elections.
02Netanyahu intervenes in both national and district-level candidate placements.
03Ohana and Eli Cohen are top favorites; Danino may be a surprise contender.
04Likud court mandates 48-hour notice and in-person debate before reserved seat votes.
05Netanyahu may use fewer reserved seats due to difficulty securing secretariat approval.
06Final list shaping depends on Monday’s vote results and political trade-offs.

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