Likud Primary Results Confirmed Amid Tight Races Between MKs

The Likud party's election committee has officially confirmed the results of its recent primaries, though close contests among several Members of Knesset (MKs) continue to generate uncertainty. After final vote tabulations, MK Eti Atiya edged ahead of MK Avichai Boaron by a narrow margin of 51 votes, pushing Boaron down one spot on the party list.

Another tight race involves MKs Boaz Bismuth and David Bitan, with Bismuth currently leading by only 27 votes. Bitan has filed an appeal regarding the vote count, particularly concerning dozens of party members who voted with double envelopes due to technical issues affecting their eligibility. This dispute has paused the counting of those votes, and Bitan may gain enough votes through the appeal to surpass Bismuth.

The election committee's confirmation includes a note that results remain subject to change pending ongoing appeals. The final order of candidates on the Likud list could still shift depending on the outcome of Bitan's appeal. These developments highlight the competitive nature of the primaries and the importance of every vote in determining the party's candidate rankings ahead of the 2026 elections.