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Likud Court Blocks Haim Katz Seat as Sa’ar Approved

8/13/2026

Center

Netanyahu Shapes Slate

On August 11 Likud secretariat approved spots for Gideon Sa’ar and Israel Katz, while an internal court blocked a reservation for Haim Katz.
The coverage notes Netanyahu is using reservations to shape the slate with candidates he believes will appeal to moderate right-wing and swing voters.
Netanyahu got permission to place eight candidates in the thirty Likud slots.
The court rejected cancelling the primary, stating Likud is not a one-person party.

Left

Netanyahu Rejects Plan

On August 11, the Likud secretariat approved reserved Knesset seats for Gideon Sa’ar and Israel Katz, while an internal court denied a reservation for Haim Katz.
The appointments proceed while Gaza civilians face shortages of food, medicine and shelter, underscoring the human toll of political maneuvering.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed 15-point Gaza plan, surprising Israeli military officials.
The move mirrors far-right coalition partners’ push for intensified Gaza attacks and expanded settlements.

Blindspot

Gaza civilians are experiencing severe shortages of food, medicine and shelter, a humanitarian crisis highlighted as the Likud secretariat approves reserved Knesset spots for Gideon Sa’ar and Israel Katz.
Within this story's sources, this humanitarian angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In 1977 Likud, founded in 1973 by Menachem Begin and Ariel Sharon, captured 43 Knesset seats, delivering Israel’s first right-wing government and ending decades of left-wing rule. The party continues to allocate specific list slots to senior figures such as Gideon Sa’ar in recent elections, echoing earlier tactics to steer internal power.

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Netanyahu Shapes Slate

On August 11 Likud secretariat approved spots for Gideon Sa’ar and Israel Katz, while an internal court blocked a reservation for Haim Katz.
The coverage notes Netanyahu is using reservations to shape the slate with candidates he believes will appeal to moderate right-wing and swing voters.
Netanyahu got permission to place eight candidates in the thirty Likud slots.
The court rejected cancelling the primary, stating Likud is not a one-person party.

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