Netanyahu backs female candidate in Likud primary battle

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thrown his weight behind Dr Ruth Kabasa Abramson in the upcoming Likud party primary, backing her for a prominent position on the party’s election list. Abramson, who would represent a fresh face in the party hierarchy, has publicly thanked Netanyahu for his endorsement amid intensifying internal party struggles over candidate selection and ranking.The move reflects Netanyahu’s continued influence over Likud’s internal politics as the party prepares for its primary elections. The selection of candidates and their positions on the list is a closely watched process within Likud, with various party members competing for favourable placement ahead of any future general election.Abramson’s endorsement by the Prime Minister signals her emergence as a preferred candidate within Netanyahu’s circle, though internal divisions within Likud have been evident as different factions push their own preferred candidates. The primary process typically generates significant debate within the party about which figures should represent Likud and in what order they should appear on the ballot.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.