Netanyahu Targets Key Allies in Likud Primary Purge Ahead of Vote

First reported by Maariv · 9 hours ago

What happened

Ahead of the Likud primaries, Netanyahu reportedly seeks to remove key allies including Tali Gottlieb, Nir Barkat, and David Bitan from the party list, refusing to meet Barkat amid rumors of internal dissent.

• 01Netanyahu aims to exclude Tali Gottlieb, Nir Barkat, and David Bitan from Likud's primary list.
• 02Political reporter Michael Shemesh calls this a "settling of scores."
• 03Netanyahu refused to meet Economy Minister Nir Barkat to discuss alleged plots against him.
• 04Barkat denies claims he tried to oust Netanyahu after October 7 events.
• 05Netanyahu's refusal to meet is a major political setback for Barkat.
• 06Recent polls show Netanyahu recovering politically ahead of the primaries.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew17 minutes ago

Netanyahu Targets Key Allies in Likud Primary Purge Ahead of Vote

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew51 minutes ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Internal Likud Debates Emerge Over Leadership After Netanyahu Amidst Party Tensions

SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Likud Deputy Speaker Reveals Past Attempts to Replace Netanyahu Within Party

Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago

Netanyahu Backs Select Candidates in Likud Primaries Amid Internal Rivalries

Now 14Right · Hebrew5 hours ago

Top Contenders Vie for Netanyahu’s Number Two Spot in Likud Primaries

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Likud Primaries See Incumbents Withdraw Amid Intense Competition and Internal Polls

MaarivCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Likud Reveals Former Political Partner Considered to Replace Netanyahu Amid Internal Fears

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