Even if primaries are canceled: the state will give each Likud MK 380,000 shekels

A 2018 law determines campaign funding for primaries for each MK. 40 Likud MKs and ministers will receive 380,000 shekels each, starting this week. Netanyahu conditioned the primaries on the security situation, but the money will not be returned even if canceled. The Democrats party received 275,000 shekels for their primaries.

A 2018 law stipulates that every MK or minister running in primaries will receive a funding unit from the state for their campaign. Starting this week, 40 Likud MKs and ministers are expected to receive 380,000 shekels each. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conditioned the internal elections on the security situation; if it escalates, the primaries may be canceled. However, even if canceled, the money will not be returned to the state treasury. The law aims to prevent an advantage for the wealthy and save MKs from needing loans from rich individuals. For comparison, each MK in the Democrats party received 275,000 shekels for primaries held last week. The gap stems from party size.