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Economy Minister Barakett Denied Meeting with Netanyahu Amid Leadership Rift in Likud
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First reported by Channel 13 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Economy Minister Nir Barakett's request for a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu was rejected amid reports Barakett tried to oust Netanyahu after the October 7 Hamas attack. Netanyahu's office showed clear distance from Barakett, while backing other Likud candidates ahead of the party primaries.
- 01Economy Minister Barakett sought urgent meeting with Netanyahu but was refused.
- 02Reports claim Barakett tried to lead a coup against Netanyahu after October 7 attack, which he denies.
- 03Netanyahu blocked the alleged coup by rallying party members and expanding the coalition.
- 04Netanyahu publicly supports other Likud candidates, sidelining Barakett in the primaries.
- 05Businessman Oren Dobronski’s secured list spot aims to weaken Barakett’s position.
- 06About 80 candidates compete for 17 Likud list spots, intensifying internal party conflicts.
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