Netanyahu's Likud Party Submits Knesset List Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officially submitted its candidate list for the 26th Knesset on Tuesday. The submission process was marked by last-minute "reservations" and dramatic developments, including the guaranteed placement of commentator Yaakov Bardugo and a ministerial slot for Amir Aviv.
The full list, headed by Netanyahu himself, features prominent party figures such as Eli Cohen, Amir Ohana, Yariv Levin, Miri Regev, Yisrael Katz, Gideon Sa'ar, and Yoav Kisch. Notable additions to the list include Yaakov Bardugo at number 11 and Amir Aviv at number 35, who secured ministerial positions.
Other key figures appearing on the list include Miki Zohar, Almog Cohen, Amichai Chikli, Moshe Sa'ada, Haim Katz, Dudi Amsalem, Nir Barkat, Gila Gamliel, Ze'ev Elkin, and May Golan. The list also includes new faces and individuals who have been given reserved spots, reflecting the party's strategy for the upcoming elections.
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