Netanyahu Faces Likud Primary Test Ahead Of October Elections Amid Growing Party Pressure

Published on Aug 18, 2026 11:43 am IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a key test as his Likud party holds primaries ahead of the October elections. Analysts say a shift toward harder-right candidates could hurt the party, while polls indicate some traditional Likud voters increasingly favour centrist positions.

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