MK Ofir Katz appointed chairman of the Likud faction for the 26th Knesset

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the appointment of MK Ofir Katz as chairman of the Likud faction for the 26th Knesset, which will be established after the upcoming elections. The announcement was published on behalf of the party. Katz also held this position in the 25th Knesset, alongside roles as coalition chairman and chairman of the Knesset Committee. In the Likud primaries in 2026, he placed fifth on the national list. Katz, 46, was born in Afula, has been active in Likud since age 16, and previously served in positions in Netanyahu's office and government ministries. He was first elected to the Knesset in 2019.