Likud Primaries Spark Political Maneuvering by Other Party Leaders Ahead of 2026 Elections
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First reported by Maariv · 7 hours ago
What happened
Ahead of the 2026 elections, the Likud party's primaries have become a contested arena with other party leaders, including Avigdor Lieberman, Aryeh Deri, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, intervening to influence the candidate list. Lieberman targets Russian-born candidate Ze'ev Elkin, while Deri backs candidates aligned with Shas's interests. Ben-Gvir opposes certain candidates and supports allies, highlighting the primaries' broader political implications.
- 01Likud primaries have become a battleground influenced by other party leaders ahead of 2026 elections.
- 02Avigdor Lieberman seeks to remove Russian-born Ze'ev Elkin to weaken Likud's appeal to Russian voters.
- 03Aryeh Deri supports Likud candidates favorable to Shas, especially on the military conscription law.
- 04Itamar Ben-Gvir opposes Almog Cohen and backs Sara May Golan in the primaries.
- 05Likud's internal candidate list could shape the next coalition government.
- 06Rule changes expanded eligibility, affecting representation of immigrant groups in Likud.
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