Likud Primaries Begin Nationwide as 140,000 Members Vote on Party List
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 14 hours ago
What happened
Likud's primaries began nationwide with 140,000 members voting to determine the party list for the 2026 elections. Prime Minister Netanyahu holds reserved slots and endorsed candidates, while several veteran politicians withdrew or left the party. Initial results are expected late Monday, with final tallies by Tuesday afternoon. The primaries could lead to significant changes in Likud's parliamentary lineup.
- 01Likud primaries opened nationwide with 140,000 members voting for 124 candidates.
- 02Prime Minister Netanyahu controls eight reserved list slots and endorsed select candidates.
- 03Several veteran politicians withdrew or left Likud before the primaries began.
- 04Initial results expected Monday night; final results by Tuesday afternoon or evening.
- 05The contest focuses on about 15 realistic list positions amid weakened political deals.
- 06Minister Nir Barkat's potential ouster is a key issue among party members.
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