Netanyahu Bloc Lists Show Few Realistic Spots for Women Candidates
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
The Netanyahu bloc's lists for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections show a concerning lack of realistic positions for women candidates. Currently, only 32 women serve in the Knesset, a decrease from the previous term. Despite some prominent names like Myri Regev and Orit Struk, many female candidates are placed in positions unlikely to secure them a seat, based on current polling data. This trend suggests a potential decline in female representation in the next Israeli parliament.
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- Netanyahu bloc's Knesset lists offer few realistic spots for women candidates in the upcoming election.
- Only 32 women currently serve in the Knesset, representing about 25% of its members.
- The previous Knesset had a record 45 women, but numbers have declined since.
- No woman is currently leading a list expected to pass the electoral threshold.
- Several female candidates are placed in positions deemed unrealistic by current polling data.
As the upcoming elections for the 26th Knesset approach, concerns are rising over the representation of women in Israeli politics. Currently, in October 2026, only 32 women serve in the Knesset, making up approximately 25% of its members. This is a decline from the previous Knesset, which saw a record high of 45 female lawmakers. The outlook for the upcoming elections is not encouraging, with no woman heading a list expected to pass the electoral threshold.
Within the Netanyahu bloc, the situation appears particularly concerning for female representation. The current government includes only five female ministers, and the upcoming Knesset list compositions do not suggest a significant improvement. An examination of the bloc's party lists reveals a limited number of women placed in realistically winnable positions.
Among the candidates listed are Myri Regev (Likud, #3), Talik Guili (Likud, #9), Eti Attia (Likud, #20), and Gila Gamliel (Likud, #25). Gamliel's position is considered unrealistic based on most polls. In the Otzma Yehudit party, Tali Gottlieb is ranked #2 and Limor Son Har-Melech is #5. The Religious Zionism party features Orit Struk at #3 and Reut Ben-Haim at #9, with Ben-Haim's position also deemed unrealistic by polls. The Religious Zionism and Identity list includes Omer Patsiniash Valdman at #10, considered unrealistic. In the Am Israel party, Netali Shacham Tov is at #3, Pler Hassan-Nahum at #5, and Lali Deri at #6, with Hassan-Nahum and Deri's positions also considered unrealistic by polls.
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