A political analysis Tuesday morning assesses that at least half of the Likud faction will not secure Knesset seats in the upcoming elections, following the party's primary results. MKs seeking to run in the district primaries must resign from the Knesset today, according to the assessment.
The assessment arrives amid a turbulent period for Likud, which has seen senior figures depart or threaten to leave in recent weeks. Former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein announced his departure from the party on July 3 to form a new political framework, as The Zioneer reported. Former MK Limor Livnat was also reported to be considering leaving after the party primaries. The latest analysis suggests the primary results could reduce the faction by half, with MKs who wish to run in the district primaries required to resign from the Knesset by today. The party's list composition had been a flashpoint, with Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly threatening to leave the party unless granted 10 reserved slots — a proposal that was put to a vote on July 27. The analysis is based on the primary results and the party's internal procedures.
4 developments
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