Power Struggles and Pressure on Ministers and MKs - One Day to Likud Primaries: "Between Political Life and Death"
One day before the Likud primaries, ministers and MKs are under heavy pressure, with tensions at their peak. A senior party official says that for some ministers, this is a matter of "political life or death." The candidates are exhausted but continue their campaigns, amid deals and internal struggles. Miri Regev and Tally Gotliv are competing for first place among women, and Nir Barkat continues his campaign against Channel 12 News. On Tuesday, the Likud will wake up to a new reality.
One day before the Likud primaries, tensions within the party are at their peak. Ministers and MKs are under great pressure, and a senior party official says that for some of them, this is a matter of "political life or death." The candidates are exhausted but continue their campaigns, amid deals and internal struggles. Miri Regev and Tally Gotliv are competing for first place among women, and Nir Barkat continues his campaign against Channel 12 News. Amir Ohana attacks the judicial system, Yoav Kisch and Shikli continue their struggle against Bennett, and Almog Cohen focuses his campaign on Hamas. Amit Halevi is identified as a candidate who might surprise, partly thanks to a deal with a commander who holds the power of about 1,500 registered members. In the Prime Minister's Office, they are dealing with the question of whom to support, and any decision can create debtors or new rivals. On Tuesday, the Likud will wake up to a different reality and will have to face the challenge of uniting ranks ahead of the elections.