Dozens of mayors and local council heads from across Israel called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent the dismissal of Yehuda Eliyahu, according to a report by ynet. The appeal adds political pressure over Eliyahu's position.
Dozens of mayors and local council heads from across Israel called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday evening to prevent the dismissal of Yehuda Eliyahu, according to a report by ynet. The appeal adds political pressure as the internal Likud dispute over Eliyahu's position intensifies.
Earlier Wednesday at 17:48 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that unnamed sources in Netanyahu's circle warned that Likud MK Haim Katz would be dismissed from the government if he fires Eliyahu. That warning followed reports of fury over Katz's "impudent announcement" regarding Eliyahu's position, as The Zioneer reported, signaling a serious escalation in internal party tensions.
Background: The internal tensions have been building over Eliyahu's role. Sources in Netanyahu's circle have indicated that the incident could lead to Katz's dismissal, reflecting a deepening crisis within the Likud.
It remains unclear whether Netanyahu will intervene to block Eliyahu's dismissal, and whether Katz will proceed with the firing despite the threats. The mayors' appeal has not received an official response from the Prime Minister's Office as of Wednesday evening.
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