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Likud Weighs Scrapping Primary, Using Committee to Shape Knesset Slate
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
Likud is debating whether to cancel its primary and let a special committee choose the party’s next Knesset slate. The plan, tied to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s demands for reserved spots, could reshape the list and is expected to be decided in the coming days.
- 01Likud is weighing canceling its primary and using a committee to choose its Knesset slate.
- 02Netanyahu says the chances of the move are currently “50:50.”
- 03The change could replace up to eight current MKs.
- 04Party leaders are seeking backing from Haim Katz, Israel Katz, David Bitan, and Miki Zohar.
- 05Likud is also considering regional candidacies for nonminister female MKs.
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SrugimRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Likud Weighs Scrapping Primary, Using Committee to Shape Knesset Slate
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Likud Weighs Scrapping Primaries as Netanyahu Seeks Control Over Knesset List
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