The truth behind the battle over slots in Likud: 'Netanyahu sees the polls and is very worried'
Maariv commentator Mati Tuchfeld estimates that the demand for slots in Likud is a negotiation tactic by Netanyahu against Haim Katz. In an interview with 104.5FM, he claimed that the 'hit list' is not logical,…
Assessment
Internal tensions within Likud are surfacing as the party prepares its electoral list. A commentator suggests the push for reserved slots is a negotiation tactic by the party leader, not a genuine demand, indicating strategic maneuvering rather than a real internal battle. The reference to a hit list implies factional fears, but the analysis frames it as theater. Separately, the mention of a religious party leader facing pressure from a rabbinic authority points to parallel coalition dynamics worth monitoring.