Tech Entrepreneur Oren Dobronski Joins Likud List at No. 11 to Lead AI Initiatives
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on August 10, 2026, that Oren Dobronski, a high-tech entrepreneur known from the TV show "The Sharks," will be the first protected candidate on the Likud party list, placed at number 11. Dobronski, a successful businessman and one of Israel's high-tech pioneers, is expected to advance artificial intelligence across various sectors including the economy, education, and healthcare.
During the recent conflict, Dobronski expressed strong views, stating that Israel must not only defeat Hamas but also flatten Gaza. He advocated continuing the war to destroy Hamas even if some hostages are not returned and supported the "transfer" plan for Gaza residents and IDF operations in Rafah.
Likud sources indicated that Dobronski was brought in by Netanyahu's chief of staff, Ido Nordan, though they do not expect him to significantly increase the party's vote count. The party emphasized Dobronski's right-wing stance and his role in leading AI development in Israel after the elections.
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