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Likud Official Supports Reserving Knesset Spot for Yair Netanyahu if Not for Family Ties

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First reported by Maariv · 6 hours ago

What happened

Michael Kleiner, Likud's disciplinary court head, said the party's secretariat must decide on reserving a Knesset seat for Yair Netanyahu, adding he would support it if not for the family connection. The decision could arise if Prime Minister Netanyahu uses his authority to reserve spots on the Likud list.

  • 01Michael Kleiner says Likud secretariat must decide on reserving a Knesset seat for Yair Netanyahu.
  • 02Kleiner would support Yair's reservation if he were not the prime minister's son.
  • 03No confirmation yet if Yair Netanyahu will be reserved a spot on the Likud list.
  • 04The issue is personal and requires party institutional approval.
  • 05Netanyahu may use his authority to reserve spots on the Likud list, including possibly for his son.

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Benjamin NetanyahuYair Netanyahu
OrganizationsLikud, Likud secretariat

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew24 minutes ago
Likud Official Supports Reserving Knesset Spot for Yair Netanyahu if Not for Family Ties
MaarivCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago
Former Netanyahu Aide Predicts Yair Netanyahu Will Secure Likud List Spot

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