In an exclusive interview with Channel 14, Likud MK Tally Gotliv said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports holding primaries in the party, contrary to speculation that he prefers an arranging committee. Gotliv claimed Netanyahu only requested 7 reserved slots, while ministers Israel Katz and Yariv Levin are pushing for an arranging committee to consolidate power.
In an exclusive interview with Channel 14, Likud MK Tally Gotliv provided new details on the internal party dispute over the mechanism for selecting the next Knesset list. Gotliv stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports holding primaries and only requested seven reserved slots, contrary to the narrative that he favors an arranging committee. She accused ministers Israel Katz and Yariv Levin of pushing for an arranging committee to consolidate their own power, and noted that Levin is maneuvering behind the scenes. The Zioneer has previously reported on the Likud primaries dispute, including Gotliv's position that she may not run if primaries are not held, and her calls for party unity. The interview adds specifics on the number of reserved slots Netanyahu sought and the roles of Katz and Levin. The dispute remains unresolved, with no decision on the primary mechanism announced.
2 developments
- DevelopingMK Tally Gotliv tells Likud ministers to 'work and deliver victory' amid primaries preoccupation
- StrongNetanyahu, Katz nearing agreement on Likud reserved slots ahead of primaries
- StrongLikud infighting intensifies over Netanyahu's demand for 10 reserved slots
- StrongLikud meeting: Katz insists only female MKs for districts, Netanyahu considers male MKs
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