Likud leadership election today: The first act in palace coup against Netanyahu

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Election season heats up today as the Likud primary takes place, and the gloves come off with bitter rivalries, last-minute deals and lots of creative campaign videos. On the national front, half of Israelis say they don't want Netanyahu reelected, Haaretz poll finds. Benny Gantz keeps his momentum, as voters continue to flock to his newly established party, but Likud still comes out on top in the poll. The Labor Party, meanwhile, nearly disappears. Be sure to subscribe to Haaretz's Election HQ updates to get all the latest news in your inbox.

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Analysis || By flocking to Gantz, anti-Netanyahu voters send clear message: We need a hero, not a bloc Chemi Shalev | 04.02.2019

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