Netanyahu Pushes Miri Regev and Idit Silman in Likud Primaries at Tali Gottlieb's Expense
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By מתי טוכפלד
First reported by Ynet · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
In the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu is promoting Miri Regev and Idit Silman to higher list positions at the expense of Tali Gottlieb, aiming to secure women's representation slots. Despite public support for Osnat Zohar, Netanyahu's team backs Ruth Kabsa Yakobzon for a new women's slot. Concerns about internal deals and Gottlieb's possible defection to another party add tension to the race.
- 01Netanyahu pushes Miri Regev and Idit Silman up the Likud list over Tali Gottlieb.
- 02Gottlieb expected to secure a high spot, freeing slots for Regev and Silman.
- 03Netanyahu's team supports Ruth Kabsa Yakobzon for a new women's slot despite public backing of Osnat Zohar.
- 04Over 26,500 Likud members have voted in the primaries so far.
- 05Netanyahu fears internal deals could oust loyal MKs like Boaz Bismuth and Amichai Shikli.
- 06Gottlieb alleges ballot tampering and faces efforts to remove her from recommendation lists.
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