Scandal in Likud: Candidates for Primaries Allegedly 'Robbed'
Against the backdrop of growing tension in the Likud party ahead of internal elections, candidates on July 9 unexpectedly learned that the registration fee for participation in the primaries was decided to be doubled. This…
Assessment
A last-minute attempt to double the registration fee for Likud primary candidates was reversed after it was found to violate Israeli law. The episode reveals internal disarray and possible power struggles within the party as primaries approach. The key question is whether this was a genuine administrative error or a deliberate move to block certain candidates. Watch for further legal challenges and fallout among party factions.