The Likud party court will convene this Sunday to discuss several petitions filed against proposed changes to the primary regulations, including the allocation of reserved slots and allowing ministers and MKs to compete in district lists reserved for new candidates, according to journalist Bini Ashkenazi. The petitions were filed by attorney Yair Gabai, Lod Mayor Yair Revivo, Arik Twito of the National Federation, and attorney Aviaad Visuli.
The Likud party court is scheduled to convene this Sunday to hear petitions challenging proposed changes to the party's primary regulations. The petitions, filed by attorney Yair Gabai, Lod Mayor Yair Revivo, Arik Twito of the National Federation, and attorney Aviaad Visuli, oppose alterations to the primary rules, the allocation of reserved slots (shiryonim), and a provision that would allow sitting ministers and Knesset members to run in district lists reserved for new candidates.
The hearing takes place in the context of a months-long internal struggle within Likud over the party's candidate selection method. As The Zioneer has reported, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed for significant control over the party's Knesset slate, initially seeking to cancel primaries entirely and later demanding up to 10 reserved slots. That demand faced fierce resistance from senior party figures, including MK David Bitan, who viewed it as an unprecedented consolidation of power.
The debate has shifted between proposals for a 'selection committee' (Va'ada Mesaderet) and a modified primary system. The Likud Constitution Committee has held multiple sessions to address the issue, repeatedly postponing decisions. Meanwhile, several party members have filed court petitions to preserve the democratic process and prevent what they see as a dilution of member influence.
The outcome of Sunday's hearing could significantly affect the timeline for the primaries and the composition of the Likud slate for the next election. The party's internal dynamics remain fluid, with competing factions seeking to shape the final regulations.
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