Prime Minister Netanyahu made an unusual visit to MK Haim Katz's home and held additional meetings with senior Likud figures, reiterating his demand for roughly 10 reserved slots on the party's slate for the next Knesset. He warned that the current list 'will not bring us government,' according to a report by journalist Michael Shemesh.
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Monday evening that the current Likud list "will not bring government," according to journalist Michael Shemesh, as he continues to press for roughly 10 reserved slots. The warning comes after a day of intensive internal negotiations, during which multiple reports indicated that Netanyahu and Likud Central Committee chairman Haim Katz had reached an agreement on the reserved slots.
The story unfolded rapidly Monday. At 14:23 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Netanyahu had arrived at Katz's home to discuss the primary method and portfolio reservations (source: Amit Segal, N12). Shortly after, a report by Suleiman Maswadeh (Shamash) indicated Netanyahu was pressing Katz to forgo reserved slots. Within the same hour, discussions shifted to the number of reserved slots; by 14:23, reports from N12 and ynet described an agreement on 8 reserved slots in the top 25, followed by a broader agreement on 10 slots up to position 35, and finally a confirmed deal for 10 slots, four in the top ten. The party's institutions are now set to vote on the proposal.
The internal Likud maneuvering reflects the high stakes of the next election, with Netanyahu seeking to secure his position and loyalists on the list. The Zioneer has not previously reported on this specific thread, but the developments are part of the ongoing preparations for primaries scheduled for August 4.
Despite the reported agreements, Netanyahu's warning Monday evening suggests lingering dissatisfaction. It remains unclear whether the current list composition will satisfy his demands, and the prime minister's office has not commented on the warning.
7 developments
- DevelopingNetanyahu threatens to quit Likud unless granted 10 reserved Knesset slots
- StrongNetanyahu demands 11 ministerial portfolios in top 40 Knesset slots
- StrongLikud infighting intensifies over Netanyahu's demand for 10 reserved slots
- StrongNetanyahu, Katz nearing agreement on Likud reserved slots ahead of primaries
Source and signal
- Internal intake