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Netanyahu Misses Deadline, Delays Likud Candidate List Release

9/8/2026

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Netanyahu delayed publishing Likud’s reserved candidate list, missing the Monday 9 p.m. tribunal deadline.
He said legal adviser Ilan Bombach will release the list Tuesday morning, giving the secretariat several hours.
Netanyahu secured top-list spots for Israel Katz, Gideon Sa’ar, Haim Katz and added businessman Oren Dobronsky to a protected slot.
Wife Sara and son Yair urged him to add right-wing figures to prevent a rival bloc gaining decisive 61st seat.

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Netanyahu delayed publishing Likud’s reserved candidate list, missing the Monday 9 p.m. tribunal deadline.
He said legal adviser Ilan Bombach will release the list Tuesday morning, giving the secretariat several hours.
Netanyahu secured top-list spots for Israel Katz, Gideon Sa’ar, Haim Katz and added businessman Oren Dobronsky to a protected slot.
Wife Sara and son Yair urged him to add right-wing figures to prevent a rival bloc gaining decisive 61st seat.