Armored Battles in Likud: Surprising Voices in Netanyahu's Base

87 days before the elections, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Likud Central Committee Chairman Haim Katz are advancing a proposal for eight reserved slots in realistic positions, which passed in a vote. Some central committee members support it, others oppose, and David Bitan is the only one who came out against. The video against Eisenkot sparked an internal uproar.

87 days before the elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud Central Committee Chairman Haim Katz advanced a proposal for eight reserved slots in realistic positions on the Knesset list. The proposal passed in a vote, despite the opposition of MK David Bitan, the only one who publicly opposed it. Some central committee members support the move, arguing it brings renewal and quality people, while others oppose, claiming it harms internal democracy. Bitan, whose stronghold is in Rishon LeZion, waged a battle against the proposal, but ultimately Netanyahu and Katz won. In addition, an AI video created by Netanyahu's people against Gadi Eisenkot sparked an internal uproar in the party, with some members expressing shock and others seeing no problem. The primary vote is expected on August 17.