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Netanyahu Says Likud Primary Cancellation Is a 50-50 Prospect
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By אבי וידר
First reported by Walla · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
Likud is weighing whether to cancel its primaries and let a committee choose the party’s next Knesset list. Netanyahu is said to see the odds at 50-50, and a decision is expected within days.
- 01Likud is debating canceling primaries and letting a committee pick the next list.
- 02Netanyahu is said to view the odds of cancellation as 50-50.
- 03The move could remove up to eight sitting MKs.
- 04Haim Katz is pushing a rule change that could help women MKs run in district slots.
- 05Idit Silman says she will stay in office and run normally if primaries are held.
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