The Likud internal party court issued a directive to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening, demanding he publish his list of reserved Knesset candidates within two hours or face a secret ballot, according to The Zioneer.
The Likud internal party court has issued a direct ultimatum to Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding he publish his list of reserved Knesset candidates within two hours, with the threat of a secret ballot if he fails to comply. The move represents a new phase in the ongoing tensions within the ruling party over the composition of its parliamentary slate.
The Zioneer has extensively covered Likud's internal strife in recent months. The party's court previously ruled that sitting MKs seeking district slots must resign their seats immediately, and Netanyahu himself has reportedly threatened to leave the party unless granted authority over ten reserved slots. The current deadline suggests the court is seeking to force a resolution before the primaries proceed.
It remains unclear how Netanyahu will respond or whether the deadline will be met. The internal court has demonstrated its willingness to enforce procedural rulings, as seen in earlier decisions that reshaped the faction's lineup.
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