Likud Primaries Show Miri Regev Leading Women’s Slate, Tal Gottlieb Secures Spot

The Likud party’s recent primaries have reshaped its female representation ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. With over 90% of the votes counted, Miri Regev emerges as the strongest female candidate, securing a high position expected around eighth place on the party list. Tal Gottlieb also maintains a realistic spot, projected near the 20th place, though lower than earlier expectations. Gila Gamliel is still contesting for a guaranteed women’s representation slot, currently holding a lead over Eti Atiya, but the final outcome remains uncertain.

Conversely, incumbent ministers Idith Silman and May Golan appear to be losing their chances of securing realistic list positions. Other sitting members such as Keti Shitrit and Eti Atiya are also likely to be excluded, pending the final vote count and resolution of representation guarantees. A notable development is in the "new woman" slot, designed to ensure a place for a female candidate not currently in the Knesset. Karen Atias Bublil, backed by David Bitan, is leading this race, surpassing candidates supported by Prime Minister Netanyahu, Osnat Zoher and Dr. Ruth Kabsa Abramson.

This internal competition highlights a significant shift in the Likud’s female lineup, with some established figures potentially losing their seats while new faces like Atias Bublil may join. The primaries reflect a competitive environment with limited realistic spots and critical representation guarantees influencing the final list composition. The results underscore Miri Regev’s continued prominence and Tal Gottlieb’s steady presence, while others face uncertain futures within the party.