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The Likud Party's primaries held on August 18, 2026, saw fierce competition over the party's list for the upcoming general elections scheduled for October 27. The final turnout was 53.5%, amounting to approximately 75,000 voters, marking nearly a 10% increase from the 2022 elections and reflecting strong interest among party members. Both current and new figures are vying for spots on the list, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retaining the authority to select 10 candidates outside the primaries, a move that has faced criticism within the party regarding candidate selection and its impact on parliamentary representation. Attention is turning to the possibility that Likud's parliamentary seats may shrink; polls suggest the party might win only 23 out of 120 seats, amidst rising internal competition for top positions on the list. Additionally, the election results will shape the party's new composition and political directions, especially concerning its confrontation with the judicial system and its media strategies during the campaign period.
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