According to recent reports, Netanyahu faced a humiliating defeat when he sought support from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding value-added tax measures. This setback was compounded by the revelation of deep divisions within the Likud party at the same time.<\/p>\n
Behind this voting debacle lie personal tensions, transparency in calculations, and fundamental considerations driving members of the Knesset into action. Netanyahu attempted to quell this rebellion, but what may appear as a fleeting incident could escalate into more ominous events as the vote on tax exemption legislation approaches.On Monday, Netanyahu lost control of his coalition after failing to secure a vote for tax exemption on imported packages valued up to $150. The declaration of ‘freedom to vote’ aimed to mitigate damage to the coalition’s image and create the illusion that this incident stemmed from a failure in party discipline, following hours of efforts to persuade opponents to support the initiative.<\/p>\n
Even if Smotrich manages to reaffirm this directive, the implications of this vote are already clear: not only was the directive rejected, but the depth of the rifts within the coalition\u2014especially within Likud\u2014has been laid bare.Such a rebellion within Likud would have seemed unlikely during the early stages of Netanyahu’s premiership. However, in the shadow of uncertainty surrounding the survival of the ruling coalition and the anticipation of Likud’s primary elections in the next two to four months, coalition discipline has significantly weakened, shifting down the priority list of many Knesset members.<\/p>\n
Today, a palpable rebellion is evident within Likud, driven by personal relationships, political rivalries, fundamental considerations, and a sense of freedom among those who feel they have nothing left to lose.Leading this rebellious faction within Likud is David Bitan who has been in continuous political competition with Netanyahu throughout this period. The tension between them began during previous primary elections and has recently intensified due to conflicts over holding a Likud conference.<\/p>\n
Bitan successfully brought many new members into the Likud core during the recent conference elections. Consequently Netanyahu is trying to postpone the announcement of results and the holding of a new conference until after the general elections to avoid jeopardizing his political standing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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