Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Shares Emotional Moment with Autistic Daughter During Primaries

During the crucial Likud primaries on August 17, 2026, Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb shared a heartfelt video featuring her 15-year-old daughter, Uria, who has low-functioning autism. Gottlieb described how her daughter recognized her excitement on the primary day and went out of her way to cheer her up, a moment she said "no stranger would understand." She expressed gratitude for the life lessons she has learned and thanked the wise Likud voters, hoping to be worthy of divine love and support.

The primaries unfolded amid a tense atmosphere within the Likud party. Despite Gottlieb's popularity in public polls, where she is expected to secure a top spot, internal party dynamics are more challenging. Political sources revealed the existence of "elimination lists" and powerful factions working to push Gottlieb out of the top ten candidates, aiming to promote a more moderate list appealing to center-right voters.

Political commentator Maxim Okunin reported that Gottlieb has publicly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of attempting to politically eliminate her. While she refrains from attacking opposition figures like Mansour Abbas or Yair Golan with similar intensity, her direct confrontation with Netanyahu during the primaries was seen as a significant political strike. This internal conflict adds complexity to the ongoing leadership contest within Likud as the party prepares for the 2026 elections.