The senior woman, the top echelon, and the survival battle: Likud primaries approach and the struggles heat up
The Likud is approaching its most dramatic primaries in years, with top-tier struggles among veteran ministers, a survival battle for new MKs, and a fight over the senior woman's slot. Only 15 places for men and 3 realistic ones for women remain until the 30th spot, threatening prominent ministers and MKs. Tali Gottlieb, who is not part of the deals, is gaining support that worries the top echelon, and there are attempts to curb her power.
The Likud is gearing up for dramatic primaries, with top-tier struggles among veteran ministers: Amir Ohana, Miri Regev, Eli Cohen, and Yariv Levin are vying for a place in the top five. Regev, the senior minister, is competing against the men and also fills the women's representation slot. After Netanyahu's reserved slots, only 15 places for men and 3 realistic ones for women remain until the 30th spot, threatening prominent ministers and MKs. Tali Gottlieb, who is not part of the deals, is gaining support that worries the top echelon, and there are attempts to curb her power. Among the women, Gila Gamliel comes with new alliances, and Eti Atia receives support from Haim Katz, who was reserved a slot and holds the largest membership roster. A senior party official criticizes the reserved slot for Israel Katz, claiming it increases tension and creates an unhealthy situation.