Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo Announces He Will Not Run in Upcoming Primaries

Eliyahu Revivo, a member of the Knesset from the Likud party, has officially declared that he will not participate in the upcoming Likud primaries. In a detailed message to party members, Revivo explained that the party's election system and reserved slots make it very difficult to secure a realistic position on the list. He emphasized that politics has never been an end in itself for him but rather a tool for public service. Revivo stated that while he is concluding a significant chapter in the Knesset, he is not leaving the Likud party, which he considers his home, and that his public mission will continue in other ways.

Revivo's decision follows months of internal party disputes, during which he openly challenged certain trends within Likud, advocating for a more moderate and inclusive approach. His supporters noted that throughout his tenure, Revivo sought to promote a nationalistic line, expand the party's base, and prevent internal conflicts and heated rhetoric from damaging the party's image among voters. His announcement marks another milestone in the ongoing internal debate within Likud about its character and how it engages with the public ahead of the elections.