The slots, the positions, and the winning card: two weeks until the Knesset lists close

Two weeks before the Knesset lists close, the parties are preparing for a decision. In a comprehensive review: In Likud, Netanyahu will choose the slots and may use a clause to reserve a candidate from 'National Right'. In Eisenkot (Yashar), about 15 realistic spots remain open. In 'Together', Bennett and Lapid will announce positions, with about three-quarters of current Yesh Atid MKs not entering a realistic spot. The Democrats have closed a list. Lieberman will have to decide on placing many joiners. Ben Gvir will look for significant names for Otzma Yehudit. Winter's entry creates a problem for Smotrich. Ra'am has approved a list and the addition of Segalovich. The Arab parties have united. The Haredim are not expected to see dramatic change. In the third bloc, Gantz, Erdan, and Tropper are considering a union.

Exactly two weeks before the Knesset lists close, parties across the political spectrum are preparing for the dramatic decision on the way to the elections on October 27. In Likud, the vote count in the primaries continues, with Eti Atia's rise to 25th place potentially pushing Minister Gamliel to a non-realistic spot. Netanyahu has 5 reserved slots left, two of them in places 26 and 29, and he may use a special clause to reserve a candidate from Sa'ar's 'National Right', which would push Nir Barkat to 32nd place. The prominent names for reservation are Netali Shem Tov and Itzik Bunzel, but the main challenge is finding new faces for the top ten. In Eisenkot (Yashar), about 15 realistic spots remain open, and he is working on adding experienced MKs like Folkman and Stern. In 'Together', Bennett and Lapid will announce positions in the coming days, with about three-quarters of current Yesh Atid MKs not entering a realistic spot. Golan's Democrats have closed a list after primaries. Lieberman will have to decide which of the many joiners to Yisrael Beiteinu will be placed in a realistic spot. Ben Gvir will look for 3-4 significant names for Otzma Yehudit, including women. Winter's entry creates a problem for Smotrich, who is at risk of not passing the electoral threshold. Ra'am has approved an identical list and the addition of Segalovich in second place. The Arab parties have united in a list of five Hadash representatives, three Balad, and two Ta'al. Shas and United Torah Judaism are not expected to see dramatic change. In the third bloc, Gantz, Erdan, and Tropper are considering a significant union.