Likud Primaries Shake Up Party List with Netanyahu Securing Top Spot

First reported by Mako · 7 hours ago

What happened

The Likud party primaries concluded with Prime Minister Netanyahu securing the top spot and Eli Cohen winning the second place. The final party list will be shaped by Netanyahu’s reserved slots, sparking criticism from some party members. The list includes a mix of incumbents, new candidates, and regional representatives.

• 01Prime Minister Netanyahu secured the top spot in the Likud primaries.
• 02Minister Eli Cohen won the most member votes, earning second place.
• 03Final list positions will be adjusted by Netanyahu’s reserved slots.
• 04Raviv Drucker criticized MKs elected in unrealistic positions.
• 05The list includes new candidates and reserved spots for women and regions.
• 06Internal party dynamics influenced the reshuffled Likud list.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew9 minutes ago

Likud Primaries Shake Up Party List with Netanyahu Securing Top Spot

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew5 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Likud Primaries Conclude With Surprising Winners and Notable Losses

N12Center · Hebrew7 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

Netanyahu Expresses Strong Satisfaction With Likud Primary Results, Plans to Strengthen List

MakoCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Likud Primary Results Finalized With Four Ministers Losing Realistic Seats

N12Center · Hebrew7 hours ago

Likud Primary Results Finalized With Four Ministers Losing Realistic Seats

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