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Right-Wing Backlash Erupts Over Likud Primary Results, Netanyahu Faces Criticism
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First reported by Srugim · 6 hours ago
What happened
The Likud primaries have provoked anger among right-wing voters due to Tali Gottlieb's low ranking and May Golan's exclusion, leading some to consider voting for other right-wing parties. Criticism also targeted veteran Likud members and Netanyahu's management of the list, highlighting internal divisions ahead of the elections.
- 01Likud primary results sparked widespread right-wing criticism and disappointment on social media.
- 02Tali Gottlieb was placed low on the list, and May Golan was excluded, fueling voter anger.
- 03Some voters threatened to switch support to Otzma Yehudit or Zehut parties.
- 04Criticism also targeted veteran Likud members for remaining on the list.
- 05Netanyahu faced backlash for allegedly rigging the list against right-wing preferences.
- 06The controversy highlights growing internal tensions within the right-wing camp before elections.
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