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Netanyahu Offers Reserved Knesset Seat to Lawyer David Petel in Likud List

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First reported by Srugim · Jul 8, 2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered lawyer and legal commentator David Petel a reserved spot on the Likud party list for the upcoming Knesset elections, aiming to refresh the party's lineup amid uncertainty over primaries. Petel is known for his conservative views and support of judicial reform. Netanyahu also approached soldier Ari Spitz, who declined the offer.

01Netanyahu offers lawyer David Petel a reserved seat on the Likud list for upcoming elections.
02Petel is a conservative legal commentator known for supporting judicial reform.
03Petel has represented the government in High Court petitions against the Attorney General's stance.
04Netanyahu's list renewal efforts continue amid uncertainty over Likud primaries.
05Soldier Ari Spitz was also offered a reserved seat but declined the offer.

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