The Reservations in Likud | Netanyahu Keeps Four Slots for Smotrich
The Prime Minister seeks to approve 8 reservations - half of them intended for the possibility that he will want to establish a technical connection with the Religious Zionism party and reserve slots for it.
Assessment
The Prime Minister is seeking approval for eight reserved slots on the Likud list, with four designated for a potential technical bloc with the Religious Zionism party. This signals strategic maneuvering ahead of coalition negotiations, as Netanyahu prepares to lock in parliamentary allies before the electoral race fully takes shape. The focus now is on whether these reserved seats will indeed go to Smotrich's party or remain a bargaining chip.