Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz spoke against Likud candidate Gideon Sa'ar, saying he is trying to oust the incumbent Chairman.

"Gideon Sa'ar is leading fierce, non-Likud attacks to split the Likud," he told Radio 103 in an interview. "What Gideon Sa'ar has done in recent days is an impeachment attempt. He was trying to change the rules of the game. His supporters are trying to sign Knesset Members both in support of Netanyahu and for Sa'ar, so that he can form a government. The request to hold primaries is legitimate. I won't run, I support Netanyahu."