Likud Candidate Demands Recount After Name Omitted from Official Primary Results

Dr. Ruth Kabsa Avramzon, a candidate in the Likud party primaries competing for the "New Woman" slot, has filed a petition with the election committee demanding a recount after her name was completely missing from the national ballot summary forms. This omission has prompted her to seek a full recount of all ballot forms to ensure accurate results.

Meanwhile, after a day of voting and a night of counting, the Likud primary results are becoming clearer. The party's leadership is taking shape with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading, followed by Eli Cohen, who topped the national list candidates. The third spot is reserved for a designated slot, with Amir Ohana in fourth place. Gideon Sa'ar and Israel Katz are currently projected to hold the fifth and sixth positions, though these placements are not yet final.

The primaries have resulted in significant changes, with some incumbent Knesset members and ministers losing their spots in the preliminary rankings. However, since reserved slots remain, it is still possible for some candidates who did not secure a place in the primaries to be included in the final list. The final composition of the Likud list for the 2026 elections is still pending.

The controversy over Dr. Kabsa Avramzon's missing name highlights ongoing tensions and challenges in the party's candidate selection process ahead of the upcoming elections.