Tensions in Likud: After an unusual disconnect between the party chairman was reported Benjamin Netanyahu to the member of the Knesset David Bitanthis evening (Wednesday) a confrontation between Bitan and Netanyahu’s political advisor was revealed on News 12.
According to the report, Bitan lashed out at the adviser during a meeting at Ze’ev Citadel. “Get out of my sight, you *** my sons ***. You are briefing against me and you have worked against me, I will show you this,” attacked the Knesset member. Bitan confirmed to News 12 the things, with the exception of the curses.
As mentioned, yesterday it was reported that the Likud primaries held at the beginning of August continue to cause a stir, after many senior officials remained on the back benches of the party. According to a report in News 12, one of the most affected MKs is MK David Bitan who is furious with Binyamin Netanyahu, according to the report, after he actively worked to weaken his candidacy.
Bitan’s anger at Netanyahu is so great, according to the report, that he is not ready to accept calls from the party chairman and to meet with him these days, in which Netanyahu is holding talks with all the members of the Knesset in the party to make sure that everyone knows the message page and will follow him in interviews leading up to the elections The fear on Netanyahu’s part is that Knesset members will not follow the planned campaign and damage it. As mentioned, Bitan has so far refused to meet with Netanyahu.