The Secret Putsch Against Netanyahu
The night Netanyahu almost fell. October 2023. Israel is still reeling from the October 7 massacre. In the corridors of the Knesset, phones buzz, meetings multiply, and conversations are held in hushed tones. Likud's polling…
Assessment
A secret effort to replace Netanyahu without elections, hatched in the aftermath of October 7, now resurfaces as Likud primaries begin. The episode reveals deep internal fractures and a willingness among party cadres to bypass democratic processes. The outcome of the primary battle will test whether Netanyahu’s grip on the party has truly weakened.