Who are the Likud ministers, MKs unlikely to make it into 26th Knesset? - explainer
Several current Likud ministers and MKs are expected to lose their seats in the 26th Knesset following October's election, largely because the party's size is expected to shrink from 36 to 20-25 MKs.
The Likud party has published its full primary list for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections, scheduled for October 27. Several ministers and current MKs have been placed in positions that are unlikely to secure their re-election.
Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, who has been critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, is ranked 24th on the list. Barkat may fall victim to Netanyahu's authority to swap candidates, which could push him further down the list.
Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel is placed 25th, making her the third-highest-ranking woman on the list. Transportation Minister Miri Regev and MK Tally Gotliv are higher on the list, making their re-election more likely.
Ministers Avi Dichter, Idit Silman, and May Golan finish below 35th on the list, indicating a low likelihood of their re-election.
Senior Likud officials are urging Netanyahu to use the 'swap' provision to move Dichter into a realistic position due to his background as a former Shin Bet chief and the potential importance of security issues in the upcoming election.
Other MKs like Boaz Bismuth, Ze'ev Elkin, and Avichay Boaron are also placed in borderline positions for the election. Nine other current MKs placed below 35th on the list are highly unlikely to be re-elected.
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