Prime Minister Netanyahu told Likud-affiliated municipality heads that if the security situation requires it, the party's list for the next Knesset will be determined by an arranging committee rather than through primaries, according to reports.
Prime Minister Netanyahu told Likud-affiliated municipality heads on Sunday afternoon that if the security situation requires it, the party's list for the next Knesset will be determined by an arranging committee rather than through primaries, according to reports from the meeting.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Netanyahu had made a similar statement, saying a committee would determine the list if the security situation blocks primaries. The new remarks reinforce the message.
The statement comes amid a deepening internal Likud dispute over the list composition. As The Zioneer reported on July 6, Netanyahu demanded roughly 10 reserved slots on the party slate and warned that the current lineup "will not bring us government." On June 23, he threatened to leave Likud unless granted those slots, according to a report.
It remains unclear whether the security situation will indeed be cited as grounds to cancel primaries, and whether the Likud Central Committee would approve the move.
6 developments
- DevelopingNetanyahu offers Likud MKs specific reserved list slots amid infighting
- DevelopingNetanyahu threatens to quit Likud unless granted 10 reserved Knesset slots
- DevelopingLikud Minister Regev: Netanyahu's demands to party will be heard, primaries to be held
- DevelopingSenior Likud figure says Netanyahu 'serious' about arranging committee, will decide in days
Source and signal
- Internal intake