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Netanyahu Shapes Likud List to Broaden Appeal Beyond Traditional Base
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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago
What happened
Benjamin Netanyahu uses reserved slots in the Likud primary list to broaden the party's appeal to religious-nationalist and other moderate right-wing voters, aiming to secure a wider electoral base beyond the traditional Likud supporters. This strategy seeks to unite diverse Israeli communities under Likud's banner ahead of the upcoming elections.
- 01Netanyahu uses reserved slots to shape Likud's candidate list beyond primary results.
- 02Religious-nationalist voters are a key target for expanding Likud's appeal.
- 03Likud aims to attract moderate right and center-right voters seeking stability and governance.
- 04Inclusion of diverse figures like religious-nationalist women and Ethiopian-Israelis is strategic.
- 05Reviving Mafdal's spirit within right-wing parties could strengthen religious-nationalist representation.
- 06The election outcome depends on appealing to the broader Israeli public, not just the party base.
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