Likud Primaries Deal Major Setback to Hadar Mukhtar in New Party List

The internal upheaval within the Likud party continues, as recent changes approved by the party's Constitution Committee have dealt a significant blow to Hadar Mukhtar, a former chairwoman of the "Burning Youth" party. Mukhtar, who has been actively competing for the "new woman" slot reserved for women who have never served as Knesset members for Likud, was placed only at the 48th position on the emerging party list for the upcoming elections. This slot is widely regarded as unrealistic for securing a Knesset seat under any scenario or poll, drastically reducing Mukhtar's chances of election.

The Constitution Committee's decisions, which strengthened Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position, included reserving seven slots within the top 29 places and increasing women's representation at the top of the list. However, the promise for women outside the existing party system was relegated to the bottom of the list, effectively sidelining Mukhtar and others competing for this category. This development follows Netanyahu's recent victory and outlines the new Likud list configuration ahead of the elections, signaling a consolidation of power within the party's established leadership.