Senior Netanyahu Advisor Resigns to Join Likud Election Effort

Nebo Katz, a senior advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has resigned from his official role in the Prime Minister's Office to work directly for the Likud party and assist Netanyahu in the upcoming elections, according to a report by Michael Shemesh on Channel 13 News. Katz had recently been acting with some of the chief of staff's responsibilities, following the suspension of Tzachi Braverman, the permanent chief of staff. This change means Katz will no longer handle professional matters within the Prime Minister's Office and will focus solely on political issues.

Katz's departure adds to a series of unfilled senior positions in Netanyahu's office, including a permanent chief of staff, spokesperson, CEO, and office manager. Over the past year, Netanyahu has faced sharp criticism online for leaving key roles vacant during a highly sensitive period of conflict. Some commentators have expressed skepticism about the ethical standards within Netanyahu's office and doubt that he will refrain from engaging in professional matters despite Katz's shift to political work.

Separately, a senior political analyst predicted that Netanyahu is likely to lose in the upcoming elections. Katz's move underscores the ongoing organizational challenges within the Prime Minister's team as the election approaches.