Targeted Elimination: How Netanyahu Managed to Dismantle the Alliance That Threatened Him from Within Likud

Netanyahu succeeds in dismantling the alliance between Haim Katz and David Bitan in Likud, and promotes proposed changes to the primary regulations that will strengthen his control. The fateful vote in the Likud center will decide on slots, district candidacy for incumbent MKs, and the balance of power within the party.

Benjamin Netanyahu has succeeded in dismantling the alliance between Haim Katz and David Bitan, which threatened his standing in Likud. Netanyahu is promoting three proposed changes to the primary regulations: changing the composition of the list, granting eight slots to the party chairman, and a temporary order allowing incumbent MKs and ministers to run in districts. The last proposal is causing the most turmoil, as it could reduce the entry of new faces into the list. Katz, whose interests were addressed, parted ways with Bitan, who remains outside the agreements. Bitan is trying to convince center members to vote against the package, but Netanyahu relies on the support of Katz and other MKs. Tomorrow's vote will be a significant test of power between Netanyahu and one of the long-standing power centers in Likud.

Targeted Elimination: How Netanyahu Managed to Dismantle the Alliance That Threatened Him from Within Likud