Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the first reserved slot on the Likud list for Elisha Medan, a reservist gravely wounded in Gaza who lost both legs. Businessman Oren Dobronsky withdrew his candidacy, and Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi, founder of the Securityists movement, was designated as a new 'tank,' i24NEWS reports.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has begun allocating reserved slots on the Likud list for the upcoming elections. According to i24NEWS, the first designated candidate is Elisha Medan, a reserve soldier severely wounded in Gaza who lost both legs. Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi, founder of the Securityists movement, was named as a new 'tank.' Businessman Oren Dobronsky, previously considered for a slot, announced he is stepping aside and prefers to serve only as a professional minister.
As The Zioneer reported in July 2026, Netanyahu was exploring the possibility of reserving slots for several figures, including Avivi and former hostage coordinator Gal Hirsch. Today's announcement confirms Avivi's inclusion and introduces Medan as the first slot. The selections reflect an effort to integrate military and security personnel into the party's Knesset list, alongside figures from the bereaved families' community.
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