Likud primaries to continue as usual, despite talks of cancellation due to security concerns
The Likud party will hold its primaries as scheduled despite discussions about canceling them due to security concerns. A tribunal advised that postponement would be preferable in an emergency and recommended the party prepare for electronic voting. The decision reflects ongoing internal debates within the party.
- ▪The Likud primaries are set to proceed as usual despite talks of cancellation over security concerns.
- ▪A tribunal ruled that postponing the primaries should be the preferred option during an emergency.
- ▪The tribunal also advised the party to prepare for electronic voting.
- ▪Internal discussions continue regarding the feasibility of holding the primaries amid security issues.
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Likud primaries to continue as usual, despite talks of cancellation due to security concernsThe tribunal ruled that postponing the primaries should be the preferred option during an emergency and that the party should also prepare for electronic voting.Follow us on GooglePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah attend the Likud Party's election campaign opening event in Jerusalem, Jan 21, 2020. (photo credit: GILI YAARI/FLASH90)
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