Netanyahu’s Likud Holds Primaries Ahead of Israel’s General Election

Netanyahu’s Likud party is holding primaries ahead of Israel’s general elections, aiming to determine the party’s candidate lineup for the Knesset. The internal contest has been shaped by disputes over how reserved slots should be allocated and by legal rulings affecting who can run in certain regional districts. The primary was rescheduled following multiple delays, and the outcome is expected to influence which figures rise to the top of the list and how the party positions itself going into coalition negotiations.