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.[1] On 29 December 2011, Feiglin announced his candidacy.[2]
Vladimir Herczberg, nuclear physicist and perennial candidate[1] - attempted to run, but was not listed in ballot.
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Feiglin wishes to restore Jewish values and fight secularism and socialism. He wants to end all US aid to Israel and cancel the Oslo Accords. He accused Netanyahu of lying about Jewish settlement in the West Bank.[2] Feiglin has worked to rally support from Likud voters in the West Bank, warning that Netanyahu will "turn left" and freeze construction again. Feiglin hopes 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%.[4]
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.[5]
He said Israel should have attacked Iran's nuclear program long ago, and that would be his first act in office.[1]
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 Supreme Court. Supporters were encouraged to promote the candidacy of Feiglin and convince Likud voters to vote for him.[6]
A poll released on 16 January 2012 by Ma’agar Mochot showed Netanyahu leading Feiglin 51% to 35%, with 14% of Likud members undecided.[7]
Netanyahu defeated Feiglin, winning 77% of the vote. Feiglin's campaign accused Netanyahu supporters of preventing voters from voting. Analysts have said that Netanyahu's inability to win 80% is a failure.[8]
In addition, serious allegations of vote-fixing were raised, indicating that Feiglin may have won a significantly higher percentage of the vote.[9] These allegations were never followed up with a formal complaint, as they would not have resulted in a victory for Feiglin.
^ abcdeHoffman, Gil (1 January 2012). . jpost.com. Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 18 January 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
^ abcLev, David (29 December 2011). "Feiglin to PM: Likud Primaries? Bring it On!". Israel National News. Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
^A7 Staff (3 January 2012). "Feiglin Launches Bid for Likud Leadership". Israel National News. Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 17 January 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^Ronen, Gil (12 January 2012). "Likud Showdown Looms: Feiglin Rallies Yesha Support". Israel National News. Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
^Hoffman, Gil (30 December 2012). "Feiglin dragged into Republican primary". jpost.com. Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
^Hoffman, Gil (4 January 2012). "Feiglin followers get orders for Likud race". jpost.com. Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
^. World of Judaica. 16 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
^ ab"Netanyahu won the Likud battle, but he may lose the war". Haaretz. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^Bar-Zohar, Ophir (2 February 2012). "Netanyahu rival challenges official Likud primary results". Haaretz. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
^Ronen, Gil (17 January 2012). "Poll Shows High Support for Feiglin in Likud". Israel National News. Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
^ ab"Netanyahu denies elections coming up". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
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An election for the leadership of Likud was held on 31 January 2012 2012 Likud leadership election 2007 31 January 2012 2014 Turnout50 4 Candidate Benjamin Netanyahu Moshe FeiglinParty Likud LikudAlliance Manhigut YehuditPopular vote 48 490 14 660Percentage 76 79 23 21 Likud leader before electionBenjamin Netanyahu Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu Contents 1 Background 2 Candidates 3 Campaign 4 Polling 5 Results 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksBackground editIncumbent 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 1 On 29 December 2011 Feiglin announced his candidacy 2 Candidates editMoshe Feiglin leader of Manhigut Yehudit faction 2 3 Benjamin Netanyahu incumbent and Prime Minister of Israel 1 Declined Silvan Shalom 1 Other Vladimir Herczberg nuclear physicist and perennial candidate 1 attempted to run but was not listed in ballot Campaign editFeiglin wishes to restore Jewish values and fight secularism and socialism He wants to end all US aid to Israel and cancel the Oslo Accords He accused Netanyahu of lying about Jewish settlement in the West Bank 2 Feiglin has worked to rally support from Likud voters in the West Bank warning that Netanyahu will turn left and freeze construction again Feiglin hopes 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 4 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 5 He said Israel should have attacked Iran s nuclear program long ago and that would be his first act in office 1 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 Supreme Court Supporters were encouraged to promote the candidacy of Feiglin and convince Likud voters to vote for him 6 A poll released on 16 January 2012 by Ma agar Mochot showed Netanyahu leading Feiglin 51 to 35 with 14 of Likud members undecided 7 Netanyahu defeated Feiglin winning 77 of the vote Feiglin s campaign accused Netanyahu supporters of preventing voters from voting Analysts have said that Netanyahu s inability to win 80 is a failure 8 In addition serious allegations of vote fixing were raised indicating that Feiglin may have won a significantly higher percentage of the vote 9 These allegations were never followed up with a formal complaint as they would not have resulted in a victory for Feiglin Polling editPoll Date Netanyahu Feiglin UndecidedMa agar Mochot 10 16 January 2012 51 35 14 Results editTurnout stood at 50 4 11 Likud leadership election 2012 8 11 Candidate Votes PercentageBenjamin Netanyahu 48 490 76 79 Moshe Feiglin 14 660 23 21 See also edit2013 Israeli legislative election 2012 Kadima leadership election 2014 Likud leadership election 2019 Likud leadership electionReferences edit a b c d e Hoffman Gil 1 January 2012 Unknown joins Likud leadership race jpost com Jerusalem Post Archived from the original on 18 January 2012 Retrieved 17 January 2012 a b c Lev David 29 December 2011 Feiglin to PM Likud Primaries Bring it On Israel National News Arutz Sheva Retrieved 16 January 2012 A7 Staff 3 January 2012 Feiglin Launches Bid for Likud Leadership Israel National News Arutz Sheva Retrieved 17 January 2012 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link Ronen Gil 12 January 2012 Likud Showdown Looms Feiglin Rallies Yesha Support Israel National News Arutz Sheva Retrieved 16 January 2012 Hoffman Gil 30 December 2012 Feiglin dragged into Republican primary jpost com Jerusalem Post Retrieved 16 January 2012 Hoffman Gil 4 January 2012 Feiglin followers get orders for Likud race jpost com Jerusalem Post Retrieved 17 January 2012 Feiglin nearing 35 Support in Likud against Netanyahu World of Judaica 16 January 2012 Archived from the original on 3 February 2012 Retrieved 16 January 2012 a b Netanyahu won the Likud battle but he may lose the war Haaretz 3 February 2012 Retrieved 3 February 2012 Bar Zohar Ophir 2 February 2012 Netanyahu rival challenges official Likud primary results Haaretz Retrieved 30 January 2013 Ronen Gil 17 January 2012 Poll Shows High Support for Feiglin in Likud Israel National News Arutz Sheva Retrieved 19 January 2012 a b Netanyahu denies elections coming up The Jerusalem Post JPost com Retrieved 3 May 2022 External links editFeiglin campaign website in English Netanyahu campaign website in English Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2012 Likud leadership election amp oldid 1165572416, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
