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Likud primaries will proceed, MK Gotliv insists, dismissing cancellation rumors

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • MK Tally Gotliv denied reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu intends to cancel Likud party primaries, asserting they are essential for the party's democratic strength.
  • Gotliv criticized media reports and the prosecution, framing any indictment against right-wing figures as political persecution and asserting her own political value.
  • She defended the Likud party's leadership and democratic processes, stating that primaries are a party decision and not subject to cancellation by the Prime Minister.

MK Tally Gotliv forcefully rejected claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to cancel Likud party primaries, asserting that such primaries are the "pride of the Likud party" and a cornerstone of its democratic identity. In a combative interview with 103FM, Gotliv directly challenged reports by journalist Amit Segal, accusing him of "diminishing the leadership strength of the Prime Minister" and suggesting that Segal's reporting is driven by a desire to see right-wing politicians weakened.

You think he doesn’t want strong people around him. I really haven’t lowered my head, I haven’t turned the Prime Minister’s circle into my own environment. The only thing driving me is the Prime Minister.

— Tally GotlivResponding to reports about Prime Minister Netanyahu's intention to cancel Likud primaries.

Gotliv positioned herself as a staunch supporter of Netanyahu and the right-wing agenda, stating, "The only thing driving me is the Prime Minister." She dismissed the notion that Netanyahu would seek to cancel primaries, arguing that he desires "strong people around him." She further emphasized that the decision to hold primaries rests with the party, not the Prime Minister alone, drawing a parallel to the "Ein Atid" (No Future) party as an example of what happens without democratic processes.

I have news for Amit Segal - there will be primaries. No court will help; primaries are the pride of the Likud party.

— Tally GotlivDirectly addressing journalist Amit Segal and asserting the inevitability of Likud primaries.

The Likud lawmaker also launched a broadside against the prosecution and what she termed "political persecution" against right-wing individuals. She stated that an indictment has no impact on her and that the prosecution leadership is "chasing us this week." Gotliv expressed confidence that despite alleged schemes to "weaken, suppress, and stir pessimism on the right," Likud will remain in power, with primaries serving as the mechanism to ensure its continued governance. She also alluded to her own political standing, claiming she is "worth five seats" in polls.

The Prime Minister cannot cancel the primaries; this is not his decision. We are not a one‑man party.

— Tally GotlivEmphasizing the democratic nature of the Likud party and the decision-making process for primaries.
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