Silman responds to Almog Cohen: 'The right does not have the privilege to waste votes'

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen said in an interview that he would consider forming a new party if he is not reserved a slot in the Likud list. Minister Idit Silman responded sharply, emphasizing that the right does not have the privilege to waste votes, and called for unity.

In an interview with Boaz Golan on the program "The Open Studio," Deputy Minister Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) said he would consider forming a new party if he is not reserved a slot in the Likud list for the upcoming elections. Minister Idit Silman responded shortly after, sharply stating that the right does not have the privilege to waste votes, pointing to unity on the left and among Arab parties. Silman called for unity and expressed hope that the numbers would work out in mandates. The remarks reflect the internal struggle within Likud over reserved slots, as Prime Minister Netanyahu tries to balance voter desire with the need to upgrade the list with figures of public influence.