Secrets of the upcoming primaries – what the new poll showed

A poll by the Agam Institute among 1,062 Likud members found that without reserved slots, Israel Katz would rank only 13th, and Haim Katz 35th with 6% support. Leading are Amir Ohana (73%), Tali Gottlieb (70%), and Boaz Bismuth (69.2%). Party activists have become more religious and militant, explaining the need for reserved slots.

A recent poll of Likud members, conducted by the Agam Institute under Dr. Nimrod Nir from August 6-10 among 1,062 party members, showed that without reserved slots, many party veterans risk not making it into the safe section of the list. Defense Minister Israel Katz, who was promised a reserved slot in advance, would have been only thirteenth without it. Chairman of the party center Haim Katz would have received only 6% support and would have placed thirty-fifth. Leading the ranking were Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana (73%), Tali Gottlieb (70%), and Boaz Bismuth (69.2%). Other Netanyahu allies, such as Miki Zohar (26th place) and David Bitan (32nd place), also found themselves at risk. Dr. Nimrod Nir explains that party activists today are more religious and militant compared to the 2022 primaries, are tired of experienced politicians, and demand new faces. This gap between radical activists and the moderate electorate creates risks and explains the need for numerous reserved slots, which the party leader insisted on.