In a statement on Channel 14, Likud MK Avichay Buaron called for party primaries, asserting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also advocating for them and will not accept an arranging committee. Buaron expressed confidence that the party will emerge stronger from the process.
The statement comes amid an ongoing internal debate within Likud over the party's candidate selection process. As The Zioneer reported on June 22, senior party figures have been divided over whether to hold primaries or establish an arranging committee, with Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly seeking to reserve 10 slots for loyalists. Buaron's remarks align with those pushing for a full primary, and he claims Netanyahu is on the same side. The dispute remains unresolved, with no date set for primaries.
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