Netanyahu Forced to Accept David Bitan and Tali Gottlieb in Likud Despite Opposition

First reported by Srugim · 9 hours ago

What happened

Following the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu must accept David Bitan and Tali Gottlieb on the party list despite his opposition, amid internal party conflicts and attempts to oust him.

• 01David Bitan and Tali Gottlieb secured spots on Likud's realistic Knesset list despite Netanyahu's opposition.
• 02Netanyahu's circle tried to politically eliminate Gottlieb, Bitan, and Nir Barkat before the primaries.
• 03Gottlieb criticized Netanyahu's leadership for discouraging support for her during the primaries.
• 04Hili Tropper stated he will not join a government led by Netanyahu.
• 05Half of the Likud list was expected to be replaced following the primaries.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew40 minutes ago

Netanyahu Forced to Accept David Bitan and Tali Gottlieb in Likud Despite Opposition

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

Netanyahu Pleased with Likud Primaries, Promises Large Election Victory

YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew6 hours ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Netanyahu Secures Key Wins but Faces Setbacks in Likud Primaries

MaarivCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

Netanyahu Secures Key Internal Wins Over Bitan in Likud Primaries

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