The Lod District Court ordered a halt to the Likud party convention that was scheduled to vote on changing the primary system, following a petition by the Social Forum and the National Histadrut, according to Knesset correspondent Avraham Hasson.
The Lod District Court intervened minutes before the Likud party was set to vote on changing its primary election system, ordering a halt to the convention. The court acted on a petition filed by the Social Forum alongside the National Histadrut. The development marks a significant internal party crisis, as the vote was expected to pass and reshape the way Likud selects its candidates. Further details on the court's reasoning and the timeline for a new vote are not yet available.
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
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