As of Tuesday afternoon, 124 candidates have registered for the Likud party's internal primaries, with registration set to close at 5 p.m. Jerusalem time, according to party sources.
The Likud party is currently in the final hours of candidate registration for its internal primaries, with 124 candidates having registered by Tuesday afternoon. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Jerusalem time.
The registration numbers come amid ongoing internal debates within the party over the primary process. As The Zioneer has reported, disputes have centered on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand for reserved slots and the mechanism for selecting the Knesset slate (The Zioneer, June 22; June 24). The party's Central Committee has also been involved in legal proceedings over the primary regulations.
The number of registered candidates indicates significant interest in the race, though the final list will be determined after the close of registration and subsequent vetting. The primaries themselves are expected to be held at a later date, pending finalization of the party's internal rules.
2 developments
- DevelopingLikud candidates in uncertainty ahead of scheduled primaries, Channel 14 reports
- StrongLikud primaries canceled today after petition by Social Forum and National Histadrut
- DevelopingLikud candidates reportedly fear senior party members support canceling primaries
- DevelopingLikud Primaries: Report Claims 7 Reserved Slots in Top 30
Source and signal
- Open-source intake