Internal Likud Debates Emerge Over Leadership After Netanyahu Amidst Party Tensions
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First reported by Maariv · 6 hours ago
What happened
Internal Likud WhatsApp chats reveal calls for new leadership to challenge Netanyahu after October 7 attacks, exposing party divisions. Former MK Hagai Stern and others advocate for change, while supporters defend Netanyahu. Potential successors like Yariv Levin and Amir Ohana emerge as preferred candidates. Netanyahu appears to be consolidating power ahead of upcoming elections to counter internal opposition.
- 01Likud activists call for a new leader to challenge Netanyahu after October 7 attacks.
- 02Former MK Hagai Stern publicly supports leadership change within Likud.
- 03Debate reveals deep divisions between Netanyahu supporters and critics inside the party.
- 04Yariv Levin and Amir Ohana identified as potential successors in upcoming primaries.
- 05Netanyahu reportedly maneuvers to secure party list and limit rivals ahead of elections.
- 06The leadership debate involves both grassroots activists and senior party officials.
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