Likud party bodies are set to vote next week on a proposal to reserve ten Knesset slots for Prime Minister Netanyahu, eight of them within the top 25 positions, according to a party report.
Likud party bodies are set to vote next week on a proposal to reserve ten Knesset slots for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, eight of them within the top 25 positions, according to a party report. The vote comes hours after Netanyahu and Minister Haim Katz reportedly reached an agreement on eight reserved slots in the top 25, as The Zioneer reported at 14:23 Jerusalem.
Earlier today, at 14:23 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published four updates on this story. The first, citing Knesset journalist Suleiman Maswadeh (Shamash), reported that Netanyahu pressed Katz to forgo portfolio reservations. The second confirmed Netanyahu's arrival at Katz's home. The third, citing ynet, indicated the discussion focused on the number of reserved slots. The fourth, citing Amit Segal (N12), reported an agreement on eight reserved slots for Netanyahu within the top 25 positions. The initial report came from a single source (Shamash), and subsequent corroboration came from ynet and N12.
The development follows weeks of internal Likud infighting, as The Zioneer reported on June 22, when senior party figures resisted Netanyahu's demand for 10 reserved slots, with some suggesting canceling primaries. On June 23, Netanyahu threatened to quit the party unless granted the slots, and pushed to reserve top-10 slots for allies. A compromise proposal reported on July 1 by N12 would have reserved slots up to position 25 for loyalists while excluding 'rebel' lawmakers.
The exact date of the vote has not been specified beyond 'next week,' and it remains unclear whether the Likud Central Committee or the Constitution Committee will convene to approve the proposal. The proposal's details — including whether it matches the agreement reached today — have not been independently confirmed by The Zioneer.
6 developments
- StrongNetanyahu, Katz nearing agreement on Likud reserved slots ahead of primaries
- DevelopingNetanyahu threatens to quit Likud unless granted 10 reserved Knesset slots
- 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