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Netanyahu Secures Eight Likud Slots, Threatens Quit Over Reforms

7/14/2026

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Likud Constitution Committee approved a plan giving Benjamin Netanyahu eight slots and set the primary for August 17.
Benjamin Netanyahu warned he would quit Likud if party does not adopt reforms.
Haim Katz and David Bitan opposed changes, saying they undermine the party’s primary process.
Reports said Benjamin Netanyahu allies urged lawmakers to withdraw for slots, while Tally Gotliv alleged Yariv Levin and Israel Katz are trying to cancel the primaries.

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Likud Constitution Committee approved a plan giving Benjamin Netanyahu eight slots and set the primary for August 17.
Benjamin Netanyahu warned he would quit Likud if party does not adopt reforms.
Haim Katz and David Bitan opposed changes, saying they undermine the party’s primary process.
Reports said Benjamin Netanyahu allies urged lawmakers to withdraw for slots, while Tally Gotliv alleged Yariv Levin and Israel Katz are trying to cancel the primaries.