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Netanyahu Weighs Reserving Spot for Journalist Netael Shem Tov as Bereaved Father Enters Likud Race
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First reported by Kan News · Jun 25, 2026
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Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering reserving a Likud slot for journalist Netael Shem Tov, while also weighing other prominent reserve candidates. Separately, Eli Shteyui, father of slain hostage Idan Shteyui, says he will run in the Likud primaries and has framed his campaign around unity and public service.
- 01Netanyahu is weighing a reserved Likud slot for former journalist Netael Shem Tov.
- 02Shem Tov has not yet given a final answer, and neither she nor Likud has commented.
- 03Netanyahu is also considering reserved places for Moshe Kahlon, Gideon Saar, and Haim Bibas.
- 04Likud sources say he may demand eight or nine reserved candidates.
- 05Eli Shteyui plans to run in the Likud primaries after his son Idan was killed on October 7.
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