Netanyahu Considers Using Reserved Slots to Boost Weakened Likud MKs After Primaries

First reported by Srugim · 20 hours ago

What happened

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering using reserved slots to secure Knesset seats for weakened Likud MKs after disappointing primary results, stirring internal party tensions.

• 01Netanyahu may use reserved slots to reinstate weakened Likud MKs after primaries.
• 02Ze'ev Elkin and Hanoch Milwitsky are key figures considered for reserved spots.
• 03Reserved slots for women MKs Keti Shitrit and Tzaga Malka are also being discussed.
• 04Elkin is valued for support among former Soviet Union voters; Milwitsky backed by ultra-Orthodox factions.
• 05Some Likud MKs oppose overriding primary results via reserved slots, citing original purpose.
• 06The move reflects internal party tensions over list composition and representation.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew11 minutes ago

Netanyahu Considers Using Reserved Slots to Boost Weakened Likud MKs After Primaries

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seats for Likud Members Demoted in Primaries

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew17 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago

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