MK Tali Gotliv (Likud) launched a sharp attack on Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday, accusing him of mocking the intelligence of Likud voters and questioning his worthiness of a reserved Knesset slot reportedly secured from Prime Minister Netanyahu, according to reports.
MK Tali Gotliv (Likud) on Tuesday sharply criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz over the reserved Knesset list slot he reportedly received from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a statement circulated via social media, Gotliv questioned Katz's merit: "Why are you mocking the intelligence of all Likud voters? Are you afraid you won't be in the top five? You don't deserve to be there!"
The exchange is the latest in an ongoing internal Likud conflict over the composition of the party's Knesset list ahead of primaries. The Zioneer has previously reported on tensions between Gotliv and Katz, including Gotliv's filing of a complaint against Katz and her petition to the Likud's internal court over the slotting arrangement. Katz's position in the top ten has been a point of contention, with some party figures arguing the arrangement undermines internal democracy.
The attack comes after reports that Netanyahu granted Katz a reserved slot, sparking backlash within the party. Gotliv's comments reflect broader unease among Likud members over leadership decisions regarding the list.
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