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Netanyahu Deals Major Blow to Nir Barkat Ahead of Likud Primaries
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First reported by Channel 13 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu refused to meet Economy Minister Nir Barkat amid rumors Barkat tried to oust him, dealing Barkat a major political blow before the Likud primaries. Netanyahu's rejection signals a deep rift and may harm Barkat's standing among party members.
- 01Netanyahu refused to meet Nir Barkat ahead of Likud primaries amid ousting rumors.
- 02Barkat denied allegations of plotting against Netanyahu after October 7 events.
- 03Barkat sought the meeting to resolve tensions and move forward.
- 04Netanyahu's refusal is seen as a major political setback for Barkat.
- 05Likud members typically side with Netanyahu in leadership disputes.
- 06The rejection could significantly hurt Barkat's Knesset list position.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
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