Former Netanyahu Aide Predicts Yair Netanyahu Will Secure Likud List Spot

Nir Hefetz, former spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has suggested that Netanyahu may secure a reserved position for his son, Yair Netanyahu, on the Likud party list ahead of upcoming elections. Hefetz described the recent Likud primary results as primarily damage control, noting that the candidate pool was known and Netanyahu ended up with the lesser of evils. He expressed skepticism about the electoral impact of the current list, questioning whether it will help Netanyahu achieve a winning outcome on election day. Hefetz stated, "This list certainly does not help him; one can debate whether it harms him or not." The comments were made during a broadcast on 103FM on August 19, 2026, reflecting ongoing discussions about Netanyahu's political strategy and the composition of the Likud party slate.