Dror Kapah Officially Announces Likud Primary Bid, Targets Party 'Trojan Horses'

Dror Kapah, a panelist on the political talk show "The Patriots," has officially declared his candidacy for the upcoming Likud party primaries to secure a spot on the national Knesset list. This announcement ends weeks of speculation about his political ambitions. Kapah confirmed his intentions in a public statement on July 26, 2026, emphasizing his desire to challenge entrenched elements within the party.

In his declaration, Kapah criticized certain figures inside Likud, referring to them as "Trojan horses" and "spineless," calling for their removal from the party list. He expressed confidence in his campaign with the phrase "With God's help, we will succeed." The initial report about his potential candidacy was published months earlier by political correspondent Moti Kastel, to which Kapah had responded cautiously, promising to announce when ready.

Kapah's move marks a significant step as he transitions from media commentator to active politician within one of Israel's major political parties. The Likud primaries will determine the party's candidates for the next Knesset elections, making his entry a notable development in the party's internal dynamics.