News Anchor Neta'li Shem Tov, Candidate for Slot on Likud List, Also Received Offer from Arad

News anchor Neta'li Shem Tov, a candidate for a reserved slot on the Likud list, met with former minister Gilad Arad, who offered her to join his new party, but she refused. According to sources, Shem Tov is seriously considering entering politics and does not rule out joining Likud. Netanyahu has not yet finalized his candidates for reserved slots, and it is unclear what position will be offered to her. Shem Tov, a resident of Metula, is identified with the north and the periphery and is engaged in a legal battle against Channel 13.

First publication: News anchor Neta'li Shem Tov, a candidate for a reserved slot on the Likud list, also met with former minister Gilad Arad, who offered her to join his new party. Shem Tov refused the offer. This was learned by ynet. According to sources, it is unclear whether her slot on the Likud list will materialize, but if Likud decides to offer her a slot, she will not rule it out outright. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet finalized his candidates for reserved slots, and it is unclear what position will be offered to her. Shem Tov, a resident of Metula who was evacuated from her home during the war, is identified with the north and the periphery. She is engaged in a legal battle against Channel 13 over her dismissal. Arad, who is expected to announce the establishment of his party in the coming days, has been negotiating with MK Yuli Edelstein, Aliza Bloch, Hezi Nechama, and Oren Smadja. Netanyahu, who received the option of eight reserved slots, wants to place candidates who will bring him voters disappointed with the coalition. One of the slots will be given to Gideon Sa'ar. It is possible that Netanyahu will be forced to give slots to Ben Gvir and Smotrich. Shem Tov and Arad did not respond.