Senior Likud figures met with MK Yaron Levy (Yesh Atid) and discussed reserving a slot for him on the Likud list, according to a new report. Both Likud and Levy did not respond to requests for comment. Levy has faced opposition criticism over his refusal to disclose his secret vote in the state comptroller election.
A new report, published at 19:43 Jerusalem, states that senior Likud figures met with MK Yaron Levy (Yesh Atid) and discussed the possibility of reserving a slot for him on the Likud Knesset list. Both Likud and Levy declined to comment on the report. The development comes just ten minutes after an initial report on the same topic was published.
Levy has been at the center of political controversy in recent weeks. As a member of the opposition Yesh Atid party, he faced sharp criticism from fellow opposition lawmakers for refusing to disclose how he voted in the secret ballot for state comptroller. The vote was highly contentious, with opposition figures accusing the coalition of attempting to undermine the integrity of the appointment process.
The reported talks between Likud and Levy, if confirmed, would represent a significant political realignment. Levy would join the ruling party, strengthening its coalition ranks and potentially weakening the opposition. The talks also highlight the ongoing internal dynamics within Likud, where the party leadership has been pushing for reserved slots to reshape the Knesset list ahead of the next election.
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