Only Dichter gets a safe spot, the rest of the disappointed are left out: behind the talks in Likud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held consultations following the Likud primary results. Only Minister Avi Dichter is expected to receive a reserved spot at 15th or 18th place. Other ministers and Knesset members pushed back, including May Golan, Idit Silman, and Hanoch Milwidsky, will not get a reserved spot. Netanyahu and his associates are making promises to expand the Norwegian Law to curb frustration.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held a series of political consultations in recent days following the Likud primary results, aiming to finalize the list of reserved spots for the Knesset slate. The talks indicate that the only figure expected to receive a political lifeline after his defeat at the ballot box is Minister Avi Dichter, who will be moved up the list and given a reserved spot at 15th or 18th place. Unlike Dichter, a number of Knesset members and ministers who were pushed back in the primaries will not receive similar treatment. During the discussions, the names of May Golan, Idit Silman, Hanoch Milwidsky, Keti Shitrit, and Ariel Kallner were considered, but Netanyahu decided not to elevate any of them. To curb frustration among candidates pushed to the bottom of the list, Netanyahu and his associates are engaging in calming efforts and making promises for the future. The main message conveyed to the disappointed is that if Netanyahu forms the next government, an expanded Norwegian Law mechanism will be activated. In talks with the disappointed, it was said: "If we bring 30 seats, even 40th place will enter the Knesset." Despite attempts to maintain industrial peace within the movement, these promises face a significant gap with political reality, as Netanyahu is currently far from the 30-seat threshold.