Netanyahu plans Likud overhaul, securing top spots for his own allies

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Following Minister Gideon Sa'ar's departure from politics, Netanyahu has moved for quick internal elections, striking deal with Likud strongman Israel Katz.

Yuval Karni, Moran Azulay
Published: 10.14.14, 14:13 / Israel News

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to hold early internal elections in his ruling Likud party and is already engaged in political wheeling and dealing to ensure the vote goes smoothly, after party leader and Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced his abrupt departure from political life.

Netanyahu is working with the chairman of the party's secretariat, Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz, to reach a political deal that will ensure political stability within party ranks through a number of political appointments of their close affiliates.


Netanyahu and Katz agreed to dismiss Likud Director-General Gadi Arielli – a move Netanyahu announced but then reneged upon after political pressure last year – and appoint a new director and deputy director from their own inner circles.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4580418,00.html

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1. He and his allies will hopefully preside over an embarrassing electoral defeat

He has been a disaster for Israel - just like last time.

Shades of GW Bush and Dick Cheney rolled into one.