Bitan: Netanyahu surrenders to Haim Katz over Likud list

Likud MK David Bitan opposed the proposed party list, accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of capitulating to party rival Haim Katz, according to a ynet report.

Likud MK David Bitan publicly opposed the proposed Likud list for the upcoming elections, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of capitulating to party rival Haim Katz, according to a ynet report. The report did not specify the details of the list proposal or the nature of the alleged concession. The statement highlights ongoing internal tensions within the Likud party as it prepares for the next electoral cycle.

3 developments

1. 12:59 · 15 JulLatest

   Bitan accuses Netanyahu of capitulating to Haim Katz over party list.

2. 12:34 · 15 Jul

   Bitan claims the committee is unrepresentative and the proposal aids other parties.

3. 12:33 · 15 Jul

   Bitan tells Likud members: Thursday's proposal is Katz's, not Netanyahu's

• Strong22:32 · 27 JulLikud Rishon LeZion branch votes overwhelmingly against Netanyahu's three proposals
• Strong18:11 · 13 JulNetanyahu and Likud MK Bitan clash in Constitution Committee, Bitan storms out
• Developing21:57 · 25 JulLikud MK Bitan accuses Haim Katz of planning to sideline party members for personal gain
• Developing17:49 · 13 JulLikud MK Bitan accuses Netanyahu of leaking during internal meeting, warns against 'political elimination' of MKs

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