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Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seat for Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon After Likud Primaries

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Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seat for Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon After Likud Primaries
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First reported by Ynet · 20 hours ago

What happened

After the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering offering a reserved Knesset seat to former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, who remains a strong figure on economic issues. Kahlon has yet to decide on a political return. This strategy aims to strengthen Likud’s economic stance ahead of elections.

  • 01Netanyahu plans to use eight reserved Knesset slots to shape Likud’s election list.
  • 02Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon was offered a high reserved spot by Netanyahu’s camp.
  • 03Kahlon has not yet decided whether to return to politics.
  • 04Internal Likud polls show Kahlon is strongly linked to fighting housing and living costs.
  • 05The reserved slots allow Netanyahu to add key figures beyond primary results.
  • 06Former Likud member Mai Golan is reportedly joining Otzma Yehudit under Ben-Gvir.

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In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuItamar Ben-GvirMoshe Kahlon
OrganizationsLikud, Otzma Yehudit
PlacesHaifa

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · Hebrew52 minutes ago
Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seat for Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon After Likud Primaries
MaarivCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Netanyahu Moves to Secure Key Knesset Slots After Likud Primaries
YnetCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago
Netanyahu Considers High-Profile Knesset Slot for Moshe Kahlon Amid Cost of Living Concerns

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