Hadar Mukhtar Considers Political Options After Netanyahu Blocks Likud Primary Bid

Hadar Mukhtar sought to run in the upcoming Likud primaries but was denied the necessary early party membership status (Pazam) by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This decision effectively blocked her path to compete in the primaries. Prior to the decision, Mukhtar revealed in an interview with Srugim that she had received offers from other political parties, though she did not specify which ones. She emphasized her pride in being a Likud member and insisted she intended to remain in the party despite the outreach from others.

During the interview, Mukhtar acknowledged her good relationship with Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of Otzma Yehudit, expressing support and admiration for him and his party's ideology. However, she maintained that she had no plans to leave Likud at that time. Mukhtar explained that political figures often communicate across party lines and that her meetings with Ben-Gvir and others were part of normal political discourse.

Since the interview, the situation has changed as Netanyahu refused to grant her the Pazam shortening, removing her chance to run in the Likud primaries. This development raises questions about her next political move and whether she might join another party, possibly Otzma Yehudit, given her connections with Ben-Gvir. Mukhtar has not confirmed any such plans, but the denial of her primary bid has made her future political path uncertain and a subject of interest.