Netanyahu Ally Confirms Tali Gottlieb Will Not Serve as Minister in Next Government

A close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Tali Gottlieb is not expected to hold a ministerial position in the upcoming government. Speaking to Walla, the source said, "She will not be a minister." Gottlieb, who secured the 20th spot on the Likud list after reserved placements, holds a position reflecting her status, described as neither high nor low but in the middle. The source praised her as an excellent Knesset member focused on legislation.

The same source expressed Netanyahu's satisfaction with the primary election results, noting they were very good from his perspective. Netanyahu plans to promote Ze'ev Elkin, who ranked 32nd, and Avi Dichter, who ranked 45th after reserved placements, through ministerial appointments. "We are waiting for Netanyahu's reserved slots to strengthen the movement," the source added.

The Likud primaries concluded with Eli Cohen in first place, followed by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Justice Minister Yariv Levin. Gottlieb initially ranked 12th in the basic results but was placed 20th after reserved slots were assigned. Gottlieb herself claimed after the primaries that despite efforts to weaken her, she holds a "realistic position in Likud."