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Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Voters Influence Likud Primaries Amid Netanyahu's List Battle

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 23 hours ago

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Ahead of the 2026 elections, Netanyahu fights to control Likud's candidate list amid thousands of ultra-Orthodox voters joining the party to influence internal decisions on religion and military draft laws. The influx raises questions about their strategic voting intentions and the future of coalition formations excluding Haredi parties.

01Netanyahu aggressively seeks control over Likud's candidate list to avoid losing seats in 2026 elections.
02Thousands of ultra-Orthodox voters joined Likud primaries to influence religion and draft law policies.
03Internal party tensions include opposition to MK Tali Gottlieb and a reported coup attempt against Netanyahu.
04Panel questions if ultra-Orthodox participation is strategic or tactical, with general votes likely for Haredi parties.
05Discussion on whether internal influence can revive draft law legislation after previous failures.
06Post-election scenario may see Netanyahu forming a broad coalition without Haredi parties, as in 2013.

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