MK Gideon Sa'ar, who is running for party leader against Netanyahu, stated that if elected as Likud chairman, he will act to elect his presidential opponent • The reasoning: "He can continue to serve Israel with his great political skills"

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and MK Gideon Sa'ar // Photos: Dudi and Akinin, Yoav Ari Dodkiewicz

While Prime Minister Netanyahu and MK Gideon Sa'ar, who are contesting in the Likud primaries, are preparing for this Thursday's internal elections, the movement's court ruled Monday night that there will be no primaries for the party list, even though no official announcement has been made.

Meanwhile, MK Sa'ar announced this evening: "When I choose Likud chairman I will act for Netanyahu's election as state president." According to MK Sa'ar, Netanyahu "will be able to continue to serve the State of Israel with his greatest political skills in the world." Sa'ar added that even if this proposal were met with refusal, it would act in real time.

Gideon Sa'ar: Netanyahu will not succeed in forming a government in the next elections // Photo: Newsenders

The Likud Party primaries will take place this Thursday, December 26, 2019, during which Likud members will vote on the identity of the chairman of the movement who will run in the upcoming elections on March 2. This week, Prime Minister Netanyahu and MK Saar are taking advantage of Hanukkah holidays for meetings with activists and members. Likud Center for Internal Election.

The party’s election committee confirmed today that due to the wintry weather conditions expected this Thursday, the vote will be extended for another hour and will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., when the counting of votes will begin as soon as the polls close.