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Likud Holds Meeting Over Primary Voting Irregularities and Contested Ballot in Be'er Ya'akov

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First reported by Now 14 · 4 hours ago

What happened

Likud's election committee is investigating voting irregularities from the recent primaries, focusing on a disputed ballot box in Be'er Ya'akov with inconsistent results. MK Eti Atiya is contesting a reserved women's slot amid ongoing vote verifications, while Netanyahu seeks to add another woman to the party list after meeting a potential candidate reluctant to join politics.

  • 01Likud's election committee reviews alleged voting errors and a controversial Be'er Ya'akov ballot box.
  • 02Be'er Ya'akov results show unusual vote counts favoring some candidates over popular ones.
  • 03MK Eti Atiya challenges the reserved women's slot against Gila Gamliel, seeking corrected votes.
  • 04Likud officials verify ballots at party headquarters, uncovering typing mistakes.
  • 05Netanyahu met Dr. Keren Asayag, offering her a reserved list spot despite her reluctance.
  • 06Netanyahu aims to add another woman to the top 25 Likud list, currently with only three women.

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Benjamin NetanyahuOfir KatzDudi Amsalem
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YnetCenter · Hebrew32 minutes ago
Likud Holds Meeting Over Primary Voting Irregularities and Contested Ballot in Be'er Ya'akov
Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago
Likud Lawmaker Demands Comprehensive Recount After Primary Voting Discrepancies

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