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Netanyahu Offers Knesset List Spot to Academic After Controversial Interview
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First reported by Ynet · 50 minutes ago
What happened
After Dr. Keren Asayag spoke out about facing discrimination for her political views, Prime Minister Netanyahu offered her a reserved spot on Likud's Knesset list, but she remains hesitant to enter politics.
- 01Dr. Keren Asayag revealed facing academic ostracism due to her right-wing views and judicial reform support.
- 02Netanyahu met Asayag and offered her a reserved Likud Knesset list spot to boost female representation.
- 03Asayag is a breast cancer researcher and niece of Shalom and Meni Asayag.
- 04The offer follows concerns about limited female candidates in Likud's top list positions after primaries.
- 05Netanyahu is actively seeking prominent women to strengthen the party's electoral list.
- 06Asayag has not yet agreed to enter politics despite Netanyahu's proposal.
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