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Netanyahu Publicly Backs Select Candidates Ahead of Likud Primaries
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 17 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly endorsed four Likud candidates ahead of the party primaries, signaling his preferred list composition. He supports candidates in key districts and on the national list while monitoring other contenders without direct interference. Netanyahu aims to shape the Likud list in line with his political allies for the upcoming elections.
- 01Netanyahu publicly supports four Likud candidates via videos ahead of primaries.
- 02He backs Shlomo Lerner, Erez Tadmor, Shuki Ohana, and Almog Cohen in key districts.
- 03Netanyahu favors Osnat Zohar and Dr. Ruth Kabbasa-Avramzon for the new women's slot.
- 04He wants Miri Regev as the top woman on the Likud list and supports other national candidates.
- 05Netanyahu is concerned about Tali Gottlieb's potential success but won't interfere.
- 06His endorsements reflect the party list he hopes to see post-primaries.
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