Retired General Uzi Dayan Announces Run in Likud Primaries Bringing Security and Social Experience
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First reported by Maariv · Aug 10, 2026
What happened
Retired Major General Uzi Dayan announced his candidacy for the Likud party primaries, aiming to bring his extensive military and social experience to the national list for the upcoming Knesset elections. Dayan, a former Deputy Chief of Staff and head of the National Security Council, emphasizes strengthening Israel's security and social-educational systems. He previously served as a Knesset member and remains active in public and educational initiatives.
- 01Uzi Dayan, retired Major General, announces run in Likud 2026 primaries.
- 02Dayan is the highest-ranking military figure running on Likud's national list.
- 03He founded the Sderot Conference for Society to promote national resilience and reduce social gaps.
- 04Dayan served as Deputy Chief of Staff, head of National Security Council, and Central Command commander.
- 05Previously elected to Knesset in 2019 and 23rd Knesset, now seeks political comeback.
- 06His campaign focuses on security and social-educational development pillars.
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