With at least 36 sitting Likud lawmakers and ministers competing for roughly 16 viable positions, the upcoming party primary is shaping up to be a fierce contest, according to a report by journalist Moran Azulai.
Journalist Moran Azulai reports that the upcoming Likud primary will see at least 36 sitting members of Knesset and ministers competing for approximately 16 realistic slots, underscoring the intensity of the internal race. The report comes as the party prepares for a primary that has already drawn over 120 candidates, according to prior reporting by The Zioneer. The Likud primary has been marked by internal debates over reserved slots and the structure of the list, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu securing eight reserved positions in earlier negotiations. The battle for the 16 realistic slots is expected to be the most competitive, as many incumbents face the risk of losing their seats.
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