{
  "id": 4742103,
  "title": "MK Gotliv accuses Netanyahu of pushing her down Likud list due to secret judicial reform deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/mk-gotliv-accuses-netanyahu-of-pushing-her-down-likud-list-due-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:52:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907188"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MK Tally Gotliv accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately pushing her down the Likud list in the recent primaries. Gotliv claimed that Netanyahu's decision was tied to a secret deal surrounding the judicial reform, stating, \"The prime minister will receive a pardon as long as there is no judicial reform, as long as there is not even the slightest change to the Supreme Court justices and their powers.\" She hinted at a potential future outside Likud, expressing willingness to consider joining another right-wing party. Gotliv also accused Netanyahu of attempting to prevent her from becoming justice minister or chairing the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, pushing her into a back position instead. Likud denied any secret plea deal allegations, calling them an \"absolute lie with no basis whatsoever.\" Meanwhile, Gotliv expressed support for Itamar Ben-Gvir's refusal to unite with Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party, despite pressure from Netanyahu. She suggested alternatives for Ben-Gvir or even allowing him reserved slots on the Likud list to avoid harming the right-wing bloc.",
  "summary": "Gotliv later hinted at a political future outside Likud and said she was considering leaving for another right-wing party, saying “I would consider it seriously.”",
  "key_points": [
    "MK Tally Gotliv accused Netanyahu of pushing her down Likud list.",
    "Netanyahu's decision tied to secret judicial reform deal.",
    "Gotliv hinted at potential future outside Likud."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gotliv's accusations imply a rift within Likud, potentially weakening Netanyahu's control, and suggest she may seek new alliances, possibly impacting the party's dynamics and the broader right-wing bloc.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "Report: Netanyahu approved direct Hamas channel in 2025, ran secret contact during 2014 war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/report-netanyahu-approved-direct-hamas-channel-in-2025-ran-secret",
        "published": "2026-08-27T18:46:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}