2012 Likud leadership election

November 2022 Leadership election in Likud party 2012 Likud leadership election Likud Logo.svg Israel presidential no 2007 Likud leadership election 2007 2014 Likud leadership election 2014 31 January 2012 150x150px Benjamin Netanyahu Likud 48,490 76.79% 150x150px Moshe Feiglin Likud Manhigut Yehudit 14,660 23.21% Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu 50.4% An election for the leadership of Likud was held on 31 January 2012. Background Incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu was expected from the beginning, failing a political crisis to run for re-election. Silvan Shalom and Moshe Feiglin were touted as potential candidates to oppose Netanyahu. However, Shalom declined to run.https://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=251697 Unknown joins Likud leadership race Hoffman Gil 1 January 2012 jpost.com Jerusalem Post 17 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120118023216/http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=251697 18 January 2012 On 29 December 2011, Feiglin announced his candidacy.http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/151209#.TxSX1CPVRe4 Feiglin to PM: Likud Primaries? Bring it On! Lev David 29 December 2011 Israel National News Arutz Sheva 16 January 2012 Candidates Moshe Feiglin, leader of the Manhigut Yehudit factionhttp://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/151362#.TxTNyCPVRe4 Feiglin Launches Bid for Likud Leadership A7 Staff 3 January 2012 Israel National News Arutz Sheva 17 January 2012 Benjamin Netanyahu, incumbent and Prime Minister of Israel Declined Silvan Shalom Other Vladimir Herczberg, nuclear physicist and perennial candidate - attempted to run, but was not listed in the ballot Campaign Feiglin wishes to "restore Jewish values", and fight against secularism and socialism. He wants to end US aid to Israel, and cancel the Oslo Accords. He accused Netanyahu of "lying" about expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Feiglin has worked to rally support from Likud voters in the West Bank, warning that Netanyahu will "turn left" and freeze construction again. Feiglin hoped to get at least 20% in the primaries, although he received 24% during the last primaries. Netanyahu has said to his campaign that Feiglin must not get over 20%.http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/151682#.TxSXzyPVRe6 Likud Showdown Looms: Feiglin Rallies Yesha Support Ronen Gil 12 January 2012 Israel National News Arutz Sheva 16 January 2012 Feiglin was mentioned by supporters of Ron Paul, a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, responding to claims that Paul is anti-Israel due to his opposition to foreign aid. Feiglin refused to endorse any candidate, saying he does not like when Americans interfere in Israeli politics. However, he said he agrees with Ron Paul on foreign aid, and with Newt Gingrich on the historical status of Palestinians.https://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=251532 Feiglin dragged into Republican primary Hoffman Gil 30 December 2012 jpost.com Jerusalem Post 16 January 2012 He said Israel should have attacked Iran's nuclear program long ago, and that would be his first act in office. On 3 January 2012, Feiglin launched his campaign with hundreds of supporters at the Ramada Renaissance Hotel in Jerusalem, and outlined his platform. He would "keep the entire Land of Israel, build throughout the land, expel enemies and infiltrators, and go up to the Temple Mount to sacrifice the Paschal Lamb". In addition, he would appoint a Likud defense minister, criticizing Netanyahu for maintaining former Labor leader Ehud Barak, properly equip soldiers for missions, demand that [U.S. President] Obama release Jonathan Pollard, and prevent a Meretz take-over of the Israeli Supreme Court. Supporters were encouraged to promote the candidacy of Feiglin, and convince Likud voters to vote for him.https://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=252102 Feiglin followers get orders for Likud race Hoffman Gil 4 January 2012 jpost.com Jerusalem Post 17 January 2012 A poll released on 16 January 2012 by Ma'agar Mochot showed Netanyahu leading Feiglin 51% to 35%, with 14% of Likud members undecided.http://www.worldofjudaica.com/jewish-news/israel/feiglin-nearing-35%25-support-in-likud-against-netanyahu/5874/25 Feiglin nearing 35% Support in Likud against Netanyahu 16 January 2012 World of Judaica 16 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120203103751/http://www.worldofjudaica.com/jewish-news/israel/feiglin-nearing-35%25-support-in-likud-against-netanyahu/5874/25 3 February 2012 Netanyahu defeated Feiglin, winning 77% of the vote. Feiglin's campaign accused Netanyahu supporters of preventing voters from voting. Analysts have claimed that Netanyahu's inability to win 80% is a "failure". In addition, allegations of "vote-fixing" were raised, indicating that Feiglin may have won a significantly higher percentage of the vote.Bar-Zohar Ophir Netanyahu rival challenges official Likud primary results https://www.haaretz.com/news/national/netanyahu-rival-challenges-official-likud-primary-results-1.410619 https://web.archive.org/web/20120202163528/http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/netanyahu-rival-challenges-official-likud-primary-results-1.410619 dead 2 February 2012 30 January 2013 Haaretz 2012-02-02 These allegations were never followed up with a formal complaint, as they would not have resulted in a victory for Feiglin. Polling Poll Date Netanyahu Feiglin Undecided Ma'agar Mochothttp://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/151820 Poll Shows High Support for Feiglin in Likud Ronen Gil 17 January 2012 Israel National News Arutz Sheva 19 January 2012 16 January 2012 51% 35% 14% Results Turnout stood at 50.4%Netanyahu denies elections coming up https://www.jpost.com/diplomacy-and-politics/netanyahu-denies-elections-coming-up 2022-05-03 The Jerusalem Post en-US 0792-822X +Likud leadership election, 2012Netanyahu won the Likud battle, but he may lose the war https://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/opinion/netanyahu-won-the-likud-battle-but-he-may-lose-the-war-1.410721 https://web.archive.org/web/20120203111942/http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/opinion/netanyahu-won-the-likud-battle-but-he-may-lose-the-war-1.410721 dead 3 February 2012 February 3, 2012 Haaretz February 3, 2012CandidateVotesPercentageBenjamin Netanyahu~48,490 76.79%Moshe Feiglin~14,660 23.21% See also 2013 Israeli legislative election 2012 Kadima leadership election 2014 Likud leadership election 2019 Likud leadership election References 2 External links Feiglin campaign website en Netanyahu campaign website en Category:2012 elections in Israel Category:January 2012 in Israel Category:Likud leadership elections Category:Benjamin Netanyahu Likud leadership election Category:Moshe Feiglin