The Likud party's primaries scheduled for today have been canceled following a petition filed by the Social Forum and the National Histadrut, according to N12's Daphna Liel.
The Likud party's primaries, scheduled for today, have been canceled after a petition by the Social Forum and the National Histadrut, N12's Daphna Liel reports. The cancellation marks the latest twist in a months-long saga over the party's internal election process.
Earlier today, the Lod District Court halted the Likud convention on changing the primary system, as The Zioneer reported. The court's intervention followed a petition by the same bodies, though the direct link between the two developments remains unclear. The convention was set to vote on a proposal to alter the primary voting method, which had been a source of internal friction.
This is the latest in a series of delays and legal challenges. Over the past weeks, the Likud Constitution Committee postponed multiple meetings, and Prime Minister Netanyahu repeatedly requested to postpone discussions on the primaries. Internal tensions have been high, with some party members openly criticizing the delays.
It is not yet known whether the primaries will be rescheduled. The cancellation comes amid a broader political landscape, with the party facing pressure to finalize its list ahead of the next election cycle. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
2 developments
- DevelopingLikud source: Primaries postponed from August 17 to August 30
- DevelopingLikud candidates reportedly fear senior party members support canceling primaries
- StrongLikud cancels vote on primary regulations and PM's reserved slots after court petitions; party sources say delays serve Netanyahu's push for arranging committee
- StrongLikud Constitution Committee Meeting Canceled Last-Minute Over Urgent Security Discussion
Source and signal
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