Likud has lost its way: when cronyism defeats ideology | Idan Marash

Idan Marash, a right-wing voter who supports Likud, analyzes the party's primary results and concludes that cronyism has defeated ideology. He points to the sidelining of MKs like Amit Halevi, Ariel Kallner, and Hanoch Milbitsky in favor of figures like David Bitan and Miri Regev, and warns that Likud has lost its way.

Idan Marash, who presents himself as a right-wing voter who supported Likud in the last elections, analyzes the party's primary results and reaches a sharp conclusion: cronyism has defeated ideology. He points to the sidelining of MKs like Amit Halevi (19th place), Ariel Kallner (26th), and Hanoch Milbitsky (22nd) in favor of figures like David Bitan (15th) and Miri Regev (4th). Marash argues that Likud needs people of action with backbone, but instead deals and power groups are advancing. He notes Almog Cohen (8th place) as a bright spot, but states that the list is not a winning list and that Likud may significantly decline in strength in the upcoming elections. The article is written from the personal perspective of a supporter who wants to see the party win but is troubled by the direction it is heading.