Likud Official Supports Reserving Knesset Spot for Yair Netanyahu if Not for Family Ties

Michael Kleiner, chairman of the Likud party's disciplinary court, addressed the possibility of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reserving a Knesset seat for his son, Yair Netanyahu, in an interview with the Knesset Channel on Wednesday. Kleiner emphasized that the decision to reserve a spot for Yair is not merely a procedural matter but a personal one that requires approval from the party's institutions, specifically the Likud secretariat. He stated, "Reserving a spot for Yair Netanyahu is a personal issue that the secretariat will decide on." Kleiner added that if Yair Netanyahu were not the prime minister's son, he would personally support the move, saying, "If Yair Netanyahu were not the prime minister's son, I would definitely vote in favor of his reservation."

However, Kleiner did not confirm whether Yair Netanyahu will actually be granted a reserved spot on the Likud list, only that the possibility would be brought before the party's institutions for consideration. He also refrained from stating how he would vote if the proposal concerned the prime minister's son, reiterating that it is a personal matter for the secretariat to decide.

This discussion arises amid speculation that Netanyahu may use his authority to include candidates on the Likud list through reserved spots. Should he choose to advance a reservation for his son, the issue is expected to be decided by the party's secretariat.