They forgot what it means to be statesmanlike
An opinion column on ynet criticizes the Likud primary results, claiming that party members gave up on public consensus and pushed democracy to the bottom of the priority list. The author criticizes the composition of the list led by Netanyahu, which includes Eli Cohen, Amir Ohana, and Yariv Levin, and the exclusion of Ayelet Golan and Idit Silman. She notes that over 66,000 Likud members did not vote, comparing them to Democrats who mobilized about 97,000 voters. It also states that Eli Cohen may face trial for breach of trust, but voters did not see that as a deterrent.
An opinion column by Merav Batito on ynet criticizes the Likud primary results, arguing that party members gave up on public consensus and pushed democracy to the bottom of the national priority list. The author claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu built a list that favors obedience over competence, noting the inclusion of Eli Cohen, Amir Ohana, and Yariv Levin in top positions, and the exclusion of Ayelet Golan and Idit Silman. She criticizes the continued work of Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the judicial reform and Miri Regev over road fatalities. It also states that over 66,000 Likud members did not show up to vote, and that Democrats mobilized about 97,000 voters, which is 86.2% of all registered members. The author mentions that Eli Cohen may face trial for breach of trust, but voters did not see that as a deterrent. She calls for limiting a prime minister's term to two terms.