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Low Voter Turnout Marks Intense Leadership Battle in Likud Primaries
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First reported by Now 14 · 5 hours ago
What happened
Likud's primary elections saw low turnout with only 24% voting by 4 PM, as nearly 40 incumbents compete for 15 key spots. Amir Ohana leads the race for first place amid a complex contest influenced by political deals and internal party rivalries, including a factional struggle involving the Gur Hasidic sect and Netanyahu's exclusion list.
- 01Only 24% of Likud members voted by 4 PM in the party's primary elections.
- 02Nearly 40 incumbent MKs compete for about 15 realistic list positions.
- 03Amir Ohana is the frontrunner for the top spot against strong rivals.
- 04Low turnout may boost candidates backed by political deals.
- 05Gur Hasidic sect supports several MKs in a factional battle within Likud.
- 06Netanyahu aims to block Tali Gottlieb, David Bitan, and Nir Barkat from top list spots.
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