The Likud party's internal tribunal ordered a halt to the vote on reserving a Knesset slot for MK Haim Katz, Channel 14 reports. The reasons for the order were not immediately detailed.
The Likud party's internal tribunal ordered a halt to the vote on reserving a Knesset slot for MK Haim Katz, Channel 14 reported Tuesday evening. The order was issued by the party's internal court (בית הדין של המפלגה), a disciplinary body that adjudicates internal party matters. The specific reasons for the halt were not immediately provided.
The decision is the latest development in an ongoing internal struggle within Likud over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand for a large number of reserved slots on the party's Knesset list. Over the past several weeks, as The Zioneer has reported, the issue has sparked multiple legal challenges, including an injunction from the Jerusalem District Court and the cancellation of earlier votes due to procedural delays. Internal opposition from senior party figures has mounted, with some suggesting the primaries be replaced by an arranging committee.
The vote on Haim Katz's reserved slot specifically had been scheduled as part of the broader reserved-slots mechanism. It remains unclear whether the halt will delay the entire process or lead to a new vote.
3 developments
- StrongLikud internal court opens hearing on district voting petitions; gap narrows to 2 votes for Katz
- StrongLikud: Defense Minister Israel Katz will not be reserved in top five, may fall to lower list slots
- StrongLikud Constitution Committee summoned for Tuesday; chairman Haim Katz moves to force primaries
- StrongLikud court president: Katz knew of reserved slot when he left cabinet meeting for wedding
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