# Likud party holds primary elections before Israel’s national vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party is holding internal primaries to select its candidate list ahead of the country’s upcoming general elections. The vote will determine the party’s slate and could influence Netanyahu’s political position as he seeks re-election amid ongoing legal challenges. This internal contest is a key step in shaping Israel’s next government.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/netanyahus-likud-party-holds-primaries-ahead-of-israels-general-elections?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:07:29 +0000