Likud Primary Candidate Claims Name Was Omitted From Final Vote Count, Insists She Won

Dr. Ruth Kabsa Avramzon, a candidate in the Likud party primaries competing for the "new woman" slot (34th place on the national list), alleged that her name was completely omitted from the final polling station reports, critically affecting her vote tally. Kabsa Avramzon was considered a prominent contender for the slot, especially after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially endorsed her just hours before the polls opened.

Following the election, Kabsa Avramzon shared with her supporters that she discovered the omission overnight and expressed her shock and determination to fight for every vote. She wrote, "When I returned from the Selichot prayers and after a sleepless night trying to understand what happened and assess the damage, I sent a message to the beloved and dedicated activists I was privileged to work with." She added, "During the night, we found that my name was systematically removed from the polling summary reports, which understandably harmed my vote count significantly."

Kabsa Avramzon vowed not to remain silent and to challenge the results, stating, "I did not sleep a minute trying to determine the extent of the damage. Of course, we will not be silent. Seeing the published numbers, with God's help, I believe we won. I will update and we will continue to pray." The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within the Likud primaries as candidates vie for secured list positions ahead of upcoming elections.