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Netanyahu May Use Party Rules to Oust Nir Barkat from Likud's Knesset List
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First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
As Likud's primary vote count concludes, Economy Minister Nir Barkat narrowly fights for the last viable Knesset spot but faces potential ousting by Netanyahu's strategic party rule use.
- 01Nir Barkat struggles to secure the 24th and last realistic spot on Likud's Knesset list.
- 02Barkat narrowly leads Ze'ev Elkin by a few hundred votes in the primary count.
- 03Benjamin Netanyahu has historically used party rules to remove problematic candidates.
- 04Netanyahu may reserve the 24th spot for Michel Buskila from New Hope, pushing Barkat to 32nd place.
- 05Such a move would likely exclude Barkat from the next Knesset despite his vote count.
- 06The situation underscores Netanyahu's control over Likud's candidate placements ahead of elections.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
MakoCenter · Hebrew32 minutes ago
Netanyahu May Use Party Rules to Oust Nir Barkat from Likud's Knesset List
SrugimRight · Hebrew57 minutes ago
Netanyahu Plans Move to Push Economy Minister Nir Barkat Down Likud List
SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Likud's Nir Barkat Faces Political Setback, Ranks 16th in Primaries Amid Controversy
WallaCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago
Nir Barkat Hires Private Investigators to Monitor Likud Primary Voting Amid Fraud Fears
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