Prime Minister Netanyahu is working to remove MKs Tally Gotliv, David Amsalem, Idit Silman, May Golan, and Shlomo Karhi from the Likud list, according to a Channel 12 report. Netanyahu reportedly wants to bring in more representative figures.
The Channel 12 report indicates that Prime Minister Netanyahu is moving to oust five incumbent Likud MKs from the party's Knesset list, despite their close identification with him. The MKs affected — Tally Gotliv, David Amsalem, Idit Silman, May Golan, and Shlomo Karhi — are described as among Netanyahu's most loyal allies in the current faction. Netanyahu is said to be seeking 'more representative figures' for the slate, though no specific replacements were named.
The report comes amid a broader internal Likud battle over the composition of the party list for the next Knesset. The Zioneer has previously covered Netanyahu's efforts to reshape the list, including his threat to leave the party unless granted ten reserved slots (reported June 23) and his push to secure high-ranking positions for former security officials and diplomats (reported July 9). The current move targets sitting MKs, marking a direct confrontation with the party's existing parliamentary delegation.
It remains unclear how the Likud Central Committee or the party's selection mechanisms will respond, and whether Netanyahu has the votes to push through the removals. The report is based on a single Channel 12 source; no official confirmation from Likud or the Prime Minister's Office has been provided.
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