"Approaching Agreements": Netanyahu's Pressure on Katz and the Meeting of Reserved Spots at the Minister's Home

A week after the Likud primary date was set, Netanyahu continues to deal with the list and arrived this morning at the home of Haim Katz. Sources noted that the two are close to agreements…
Assessment
The power dynamic within Likud is on full display as Netanyahu personally pressures MK Katz over reserved slots on the party's Knesset list. With primaries scheduled, the prime minister's demand for 10 of the first 30 spots signals a bid to lock in loyalists and minimize internal opposition. The meeting at Katz's home suggests these negotiations are still fluid, with potential for further internal friction if a deal falters.
