Netanyahu Reserves Safe Seats for Ashkenazi Allies While Mizrahi Base Faces Primary Battle

As Likud primaries approach, the prime minister has secured protected slots for senior Ashkenazi figures including Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar, while longtime Mizrahi lawmakers must compete for dwindling spots.
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