The Likud Constitution Committee approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal, granting him seven reserved slots within the first 29 on the party list, and authorizing him to cancel primaries in favor of an arranging committee if the security situation prevents a vote, according to Amit Segal (N12).
The Likud Constitution Committee this evening approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed slate mechanism, granting him seven reserved slots within the top 29 positions on the party's list for the next Knesset. The committee also authorized Netanyahu to cancel the primaries and establish a special arranging committee (va'ada mesaderet) if the security situation makes a party-wide vote unfeasible. The decision caps weeks of internal party negotiations over the composition of the list, with Netanyahu having originally demanded 10 reserved slots. The approval also includes additional reserved slots for female candidates and pushes district-representative positions lower on the list. The final list format remains subject to further votes within the party, with discussions expected to continue through Thursday.
7 developments
- DevelopingNetanyahu to receive 8 reserved slots on Likud list, MK Buaron says
- StrongLikud Constitution Committee to discuss reserved slots for Netanyahu on Sunday
- StrongNetanyahu demands 11 ministerial portfolios in top 40 Knesset slots
- DevelopingMinister Eli Cohen expects Netanyahu to receive 6-7 'reserved' Knesset seats in Likud primary
Source and signal
- Internal intake