Minister Haim Katz, chairman of the Likud Constitution Committee, denied reports that he is promoting an arranging committee to bypass primaries, calling them 'briefings by interested parties.' Katz reaffirmed his support for primaries and stressed that the final decision on the election method will be made by Likud members voting this Tuesday.
Minister Haim Katz, chairman of the Likud Constitution Committee, issued a statement Sunday denying reports that he is promoting an arranging committee to bypass party primaries, calling them "briefings by interested parties." Katz reaffirmed his support for primaries and stressed that the final decision on the election method rests with Likud members voting this Tuesday. The statement comes amid a prolonged internal debate over how to select the party's Knesset slate, which The Zioneer has been covering extensively. Previous reports detailed the Constitution Committee's repeated meetings and postponements, including a scheduled vote on Sunday on two competing proposals. The first proposal, from Prime Minister Netanyahu, favors primaries with reserved slots for the PM; the second, from the ministers' faction, also includes reserved slots and an arranging committee. Katz's denial directly contradicts the narrative that he was advancing the arranging committee option. The Tuesday vote by Likud members will be the decisive moment in the process.
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