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Netanyahu Locks Eight Reserved Slots in Likud Primaries

8/18/2026

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Likud Party held primaries on Monday, August 17, 2026, to choose its Knesset slate.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured eight reserved slots he will fill before voting.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Avi Dichter said turnout was about 36% of roughly 140,000 members, higher than past primaries.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi defended the slots as longstanding coalition tools.
MK Tally Gotliv alleged fake ballots and called the defense minister’s slot disgraceful.

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Likud Party held primaries on Monday, August 17, 2026, to choose its Knesset slate.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured eight reserved slots he will fill before voting.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Avi Dichter said turnout was about 36% of roughly 140,000 members, higher than past primaries.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi defended the slots as longstanding coalition tools.
MK Tally Gotliv alleged fake ballots and called the defense minister’s slot disgraceful.