"To Quell a Possible Rebellion": Netanyahu Meets with Likud MKs Before Primaries
The Prime Minister is concerned that his faction members who do not secure a realistic spot on the list for the Knesset elections will exploit their MK title to damage the Likud election campaign. He…
Assessment
The meeting reveals internal coalition management ahead of primary elections, with Netanyahu working to secure loyalty from Likud MKs who might otherwise use their platform to disrupt the party's campaign. The reported offers of a shortened military service for Almog Cohen and an ambassadorship to the UAE for Eliyahu Revivo suggest transactional politics aimed at neutralizing potential internal opposition. The concern that MKs without realistic list positions could cause damage indicates the campaign is already navigating fractures within the party.