Netanyahu May Reserve Likud Spot for Son Yair, Former Spokesman Predicts

Nir Hefetz, former spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has predicted that the prime minister might reserve a spot on the Likud party's electoral list for his son, Yair Netanyahu. Hefetz shared this assessment during an interview with 103FM on Wednesday, as Netanyahu considers how to utilize reserved positions on the Likud slate following the party's primaries.

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In my opinion, Benjamin Netanyahu, as is his habit, will throw the baby out with the bathwater.

"In my opinion, Benjamin Netanyahu, as is his habit, will throw the baby out with the bathwater," Hefetz stated when asked about potential reserved spots. He speculated, "Somewhere around the 15th spot, you will see a very, very 'attractive' figure whose name also happens to be Netanyahu. Let's see if I'm right. Incidentally, I hope I'm not." Hefetz indicated that the decision might also depend on the wishes of Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister's wife.

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Somewhere around the 15th spot, you will see a very, very 'attractive' figure whose name also happens to be Netanyahu. Let's see if I'm right. Incidentally, I hope I'm not.

Hefetz described the results of the Likud primaries as "the lesser of the evils" and expressed skepticism about the slate's ability to appeal to undecided voters. "The bigger question is whether the list is actually feasible, and whether it’ll get him the results he needs on Election Day," he said. "I am certain the answer is no." He believes the upcoming election will hinge more on Benjamin Netanyahu himself rather than the specific ranking of Likud candidates.

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The bigger question is whether the list is actually feasible, and whether it’ll get him the results he needs on Election Day. I am certain the answer is no.

"If there were democratic elections in Russia now, what would be the main question being discussed? Continuing the war with Ukraine and Putin, yes or no. In the State of Israel, which has also had a very strong leader for 17 years, the issue we are going into the election over is Benjamin Netanyahu, yes or no," Hefetz explained. Therefore, he concluded, the composition of the Likud list is not particularly relevant to voters, and "this list certainly doesn't help him. You can debate whether it hurts him or not."

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In the State of Israel, which has also had a very strong leader for 17 years, the issue we are going into the election over is Benjamin Netanyahu, yes or no.