Likud Minister Kisch: Netanyahu must secure reserved slots without harming party character

Minister Yoav Kisch said Thursday that Prime Minister Netanyahu should bring reserved slots for his loyalists in the Likud list, but in a way that preserves the party's character and does not 'smash' the list. The comments come amid ongoing Likud internal debate over the mechanism for selecting the Knesset slate.

Minister Yoav Kisch commented on the Likud primaries debate, stating that Prime Minister Netanyahu should bring reserved slots but in a way that preserves the party's character and does not 'smash' the list. The remarks come amid ongoing Likud internal discussions over the mechanism for selecting the party's Knesset list, with senior figures reportedly divided over Netanyahu's demand for reserved slots. The Zioneer has previously reported on the infighting, including claims by senior officials that Netanyahu is seeking to avoid primaries and secure control over the list composition.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 10:43 · 9 JulLatest

   Unnamed Likud MK defends Netanyahu's request as reflecting current political reality.

2. 10:29 · 9 Jul

   Minister Kisch supports reserved slots if they preserve party character.

3. 08:04 · 9 Jul

   Senior Likud officials accuse Netanyahu of causing chaos to avoid primaries, demand 10 reserved slots

• Strong16:50 · 28 JunNetanyahu demands 11 ministerial portfolios in top 40 Knesset slots
• Strong18:58 · 22 JunLikud infighting intensifies over Netanyahu's demand for 10 reserved slots
• Developing01:17 · 24 JunLikud Minister Regev: Netanyahu's demands to party will be heard, primaries to be held
• Developing21:36 · 24 JunNetanyahu offers Likud MKs specific reserved list slots amid infighting

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