The Likud Central Committee gave final approval to all proposals submitted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Haim Katz, according to reports. The approval marks the culmination of an internal party process.
The Likud Central Committee on Monday evening gave final approval to all proposals submitted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Haim Katz, according to reports. The vote, described by the prime minister's camp as a victory for the two leaders, finalizes the party's position on the matters addressed in the proposals and marks the culmination of a day of internal party votes.
As The Zioneer reported at 15:56 Jerusalem, the Likud party convention in Jerusalem earlier Monday gave final approval to all three of Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposals, with the controversial Proposal 2 passing by a narrow margin of five votes. The convention also approved Netanyahu's request for eight reserved slots on the party's list and a change to the primary system allowing sitting MKs, ministers, and deputy ministers to run in districts. The vote count showed narrow margins, with some reports citing a six-vote gap. The prime minister's camp described the convention outcome as a 'crushing victory,' while opponents signaled they would move the battle to the legal arena.
As The Zioneer reported on July 13, Minister Haim Katz's compromise proposal received final approval from a Likud committee. On July 15, Likud MK David Bitan accused Netanyahu of capitulating to Katz on the party list composition, underscoring the internal divisions that preceded Monday's votes.
Further details on the specific content of the proposals approved by the central committee were not immediately available. Opponents have indicated they may challenge the results in the legal arena, as they signaled after the convention vote.
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