Dozens of Likud mayors, branch heads, and Central Committee members are reportedly demanding that the party shorten the required membership period for activist Hadar Mochtar, allowing her to run in the upcoming primaries.
A group of dozens of Likud mayors, branch heads, and Central Committee members has issued a demand to shorten the party membership period required for activist Hadar Mochtar, according to a report. The move is intended to enable Mochtar, a prominent figure in the Likud youth wing, to run in the party's upcoming primaries.
The demand comes as Likud's internal primary process faces ongoing controversy. As The Zioneer reported on July 20, Mochtar's chances of securing a spot on the Likud list had reportedly faded amid shifting internal dynamics. The party has been grappling with disputes over primary regulations, including a petition by MK David Bitan warning that canceling primaries would "destroy the party within eight years" (The Zioneer, June 22).
The call to shorten Mochtar's membership period reflects internal pressure to allow her candidacy, which could reshape the slate. The party's leadership has not yet responded to the demand.
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