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Likud Primaries Shake Up Party as Several Ministers and MKs Face Losing Seats

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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

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Likud’s primary vote count shows several incumbent ministers and MKs, including May Golan and Avi Dichter, likely losing seats amid a crowded list. The critical cutoff is around the 15th national list spot, with a tight race between Nir Barkat and Ze'ev Elkin for the final realistic position. Barkat denies claims of plotting against Netanyahu, calling it a political attack.

01Several incumbent Likud ministers and MKs are losing realistic chances to enter the next Knesset.
02The 15th place on the national list is the critical cutoff for securing a seat.
03Reserved ministerial and regional slots limit available spots on the general list.
04Ministers May Golan, Idith Silman, Avi Dichter, and others are currently outside winning positions.
05Nir Barkat and Ze'ev Elkin are in a close race for the last realistic seat.
06Barkat denies allegations of plotting against Netanyahu, calling it a political assassination attempt.

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