The head of the Likud party court disclosed that the party is preparing for electronic primaries in the event of a security escalation, pushing back against Prime Minister Netanyahu's calls to cancel the primary process entirely. The preparations were revealed by the court head, according to Army Radio (Galei Tzahal).
The revelation adds a new dimension to the ongoing internal Likud debate over the primary process. Netanyahu has publicly pushed to cancel the primaries entirely, arguing that the security situation may not allow for a proper vote. He has also demanded reserved slots for senior figures. The head of the Likud court, however, revealed that the party is preparing for a contingency of electronic primaries if security conditions deteriorate, suggesting that the party's internal institutions are continuing to plan for a democratic vote despite the leadership's preferences. As The Zioneer has reported, the Likud has been divided over the primary process, with some senior members resisting Netanyahu's efforts to centralize control over the party list. The court head's disclosure indicates that the party's legal apparatus is preparing for multiple scenarios, including a security escalation that could trigger an early election.
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