Netanyahu's slate test in Likud: the risk in the secret vote - and the deal that was dismantled
Members of the central committee will vote on the proposal by Netanyahu and Minister Katz, which has met with fierce opposition led by MK David Bitan. Since the vote is secret, this is a dramatic…
Assessment
A secret ballot inside Likud's central committee turns a routine vote on reserved slots into a leadership test for Netanyahu. Members must choose between party loyalty and their own political interests, since approving the proposal would shrink opportunities for new candidates. The prime minister reportedly dismantled a deal to clear his path, but the secrecy of the vote makes the outcome unpredictable and exposes the limits of his control.