Likud officials clarify to Netanyahu: 'We are not a one-man party, primaries must be held'

Likud officials are making it clear to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the party is not a one-man party and that primaries must be held. The vote on the Likud's election method is expected tomorrow, after being postponed by court order. Party sources express concern that Netanyahu is stalling, but his associates clarify that he prefers primaries over a steering committee. The Likud court ruled that there is no room to open a door to canceling the primaries.

Likud officials are making it clear to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the party is not a one-man party and that primaries must be held. Tomorrow (Monday), a vote is expected at the Likud convention on the party's election method, which was postponed by court order. The method approved by the constitution committee includes primaries in which Netanyahu will receive eight reserved slots plus one for Gideon Sa'ar. Party sources express concern that Netanyahu is stalling under the guise of the security situation, but his associates clarify that he prefers primaries over a steering committee that could create intrigues. The Likud court ruled that there is no room to open a door to canceling the primaries, and that the Likud is not a one-man party. The vote is expected to take place at 18 polling stations across the country.