Knesset Member David Bitan has filed an unprecedented petition against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, challenging a planned move to cancel primary elections within the Likud party. Netanyahu intends to bypass the traditional primary process and instead establish the party list through a designated committee. Bitan’s petition argues against this alteration of the democratic process within the party. This action represents a significant internal challenge to Netanyahu’s leadership. The petition alleges the move undermines the party’s foundational principles of member participation in selecting candidates. The outcome of the petition could significantly impact the composition of the Likud party’s list for the upcoming elections and potentially reshape the political landscape within the party. Legal experts anticipate a contentious debate surrounding the legality and implications of Netanyahu’s proposed changes.