Likud Party Reserves Spots for Bereaved Mother, Wounded Reservist

The Likud party announced Tuesday that Talik Guili, the mother of fallen Israel Border Police officer Rani Guili who was killed on October 7th, will be placed on the party's Knesset list. Rani Guili was described as having fought despite an injury on October 7th, saving many lives before he was killed and his body was taken to Gaza. The party lauded Talik and her family for their "extraordinary strength, deep faith, and unwavering determination."

Talik Guili has become a public figure, sharing her son's story and promoting his Zionist values. The party stated she is a "symbol of strength, dedication, and commitment to the State of Israel" and has "turned her personal story into an inspiring public mission."

Earlier, the party announced that reserve soldier and co-founder of the settlement of Avigail, Elisha Medan, would also be placed on the Knesset list. Medan was severely wounded in operational activity in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, where four of his comrades were killed and he lost both his legs. Likud noted his "long rehabilitation process has become a symbol of strength, determination, and faith in the power of life."

Businessman and entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky announced late Monday that he was withdrawing his candidacy for a reserved spot on the Likud list. He stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu had offered him a ministerial position focused on AI and a top-ten spot on the list, but he preferred to serve only as a professional minister where he could best utilize his experience, rather than be on the list as a Knesset member.

Netanyahu has a few hours left to reserve four more candidates for the Likud list. The party's tribunal must still vote on the identities of those to be reserved. A demand was made for Netanyahu to publish the names by 9:00 PM Monday, or the vote might be conducted secretly. In response, Netanyahu stated he would publish the names Tuesday morning.