Yisrael Beiteinu's Knesset candidate list has been revised, omitting MK Dan Illouz. The list is led by Avigdor Liberman, followed by Raphi Ben Shetrit, Talia Lenkari, Oded Forer, Yulia Malinovsky, Sharon Shreabi, and Hamad Amar, according to information received by The Zioneer.
Yisrael Beiteinu's Knesset slate was finalized and published Sunday evening, 51 days before the election, omitting MK Dan Illouz who had been expected to secure a slot. The top seven candidates on the list, in order, are: party leader Avigdor Liberman, Raphi Ben Shetrit, Talia Lenkari, Oded Forer, Yulia Malinovsky, Sharon Shreabi, and Hamad Amar.
Earlier on Sunday, the party officially launched its slate with dozens of new candidates. Political commentator Amit Segal (N12) reported that Illouz's placement was a central question, alongside whether other sitting MKs would be pushed out beyond MK Sharon Nir. The final lineup answered both questions: Illouz was excluded, and Nir, who had previously been reported as likely to be dropped, was also omitted.
Illouz, who left the Likud party, was widely expected to receive a realistic position on Liberman's list following his departure. Sunday's published order suggests otherwise, marking a setback for the former Likud MK.
Bennett's Beyachad party also presented its slate Sunday, drawing approximately 40 percent of its candidates from Yesh Atid. Gadi Eisenkot's party and United Torah Judaism are scheduled to present their slates on Monday.
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