Likud lawmakers, ministers forbidden from running in regional primary slots, Likud court rules
The ruling blocked a move promoted by Netanyahu and the chairman of the party’s Constitution Committee, Minister Haim Katz, which had been approved by just a five votes majority
Assessment
The Likud court's decision to bar party lawmakers and ministers from running in regional primary slots represents a significant internal power struggle. This ruling directly overrides a move backed by the party's leadership, including a narrow five-vote approval, signaling potential fractures within the party's hierarchy. The outcome may reshape internal party dynamics and influence future electoral strategies.