- Netanyahu coordinates moves with political allies and seeks control over Likud's candidate list.
- Netanyahu is the central figure in the power struggle within Likud, seeking a more obedient and tighter party slate.
A tribunal is currently investigating irregularities in a vote that expanded Benjamin Netanyahu's control within Likud. David Bitan has formally challenged the results, alleging fraud and procedural violations.
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A tribunal is currently investigating irregularities in a vote that expanded Benjamin Netanyahu's control within Likud. David Bitan has formally challenged the results, alleging fraud and procedural violations.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Michael Kleiner headed the Likud tribunal on August 4, 2026.Sub-event
Tribunal probes irregularities in Likud vote expanding Netanyahu's control; Bitan challenges results alleging fraud.1 source
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Netanyahu is the central figure in the power struggle within Likud, seeking a more obedient and tighter party slate.Also in this story
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- Netanyahu's political influence led to scrutiny of appointments within the Likud party.
- Eli Cohen secured the second spot on the Likud slate, while Benjamin Netanyahu led the party's slate submission.
Within Netanyahu coordinates moves with political allies and seeks control over Likud's candidate list.
The entities involved
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Likud
Israeli centre-right to right-wing political party
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
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