Likud Court: 'Party Is Not a One-Man Party,' Rejects Cancellation of Primaries in Emergency

The Likud party court's full ruling, published Sunday morning, explicitly rejects the inclusion of a clause allowing the cancellation of primaries in a security emergency. The court wrote that the party 'is not a one-man party' and that electronic voting, though not permitted by the current constitution, is 'a thousand times better' than not holding a vote. The court expects the party to prepare for electronic voting and to include provisions for postponement in service contracts.

The Likud party's internal high court published its full ruling early Sunday morning, expanding on its earlier decision to block a clause allowing the cancellation of primaries in a security emergency. The ruling, released at 06:47, provides the court's detailed reasoning. The court wrote that 'the Likud is not a one-man party and it will lose its vitality if it becomes one,' rejecting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to include a clause allowing an arranging committee in case of a security emergency. Instead, the court mandates that the party prepare for electronic voting, which it said is 'a thousand times better' than not holding a vote at all. The court noted that while the party constitution does not currently permit electronic voting, it is the preferred option to avoid a major violation of the constitution. The court also expects the party's CEO to include emergency provisions in contracts with service providers and venue renters. The ruling follows the court's earlier decision at 06:26, which blocked the cancellation clause. The court emphasized that the party must do everything possible to hold primaries, and any unforeseen situation will be decided by the court.

4 developments

1. 52 minutes ago · 08:21 · 26 JulLatest

   Court officially ruled against canceling primaries, stating 'we are not a one-man party'.

2. 07:38 · 26 Jul

   Court suggests postponing the vote or holding digital voting instead.

3. 06:48 · 26 Jul

   Court rejects cancellation clause, calls party 'not a one-man party'.

• Developing3 days ago · 16:47 · 23 JulMK Moshe Saada: Likud primaries should proceed, no reason to cancel
• Developing16:00 · 11 JunCoalition MK Gotliv: primaries will happen, 'we are not a one-man party'
• Developing3 days ago · 09:12 · 23 JulLikud candidates reportedly fear senior party members support canceling primaries
• Strong18:00 · 28 JunLikud Constitution Committee unanimously confirms August 4 primaries

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