The Likud party primaries continue to stir debate, as the party's election committee reviews claims of irregularities and typographical errors that occurred during the voting process. The current center of the storm is the polling station in Be'er Ya'akov, where a recount was held after preliminary results raised questions among party officials. According to reports by ynet, the results at this polling station showed anomalous data compared to other stations nationwide, leading to a comprehensive review of the voting's integrity.
During the recount, it emerged that the number of votes received by Minister Gila Gamliel was significantly reduced, with allegations that she lost more than half of the votes originally recorded in her favor. The legal and political battle has intensified, as Knesset member Eti Atiya is working to secure her place on the list and may surpass Gamliel if the recount is finalized and leads to a change in the final ranking. Conversely, Minister Gamliel has responded firmly to these measures.
The minister's husband arrived at the recount headquarters in Holon and attempted to enter, a step that was refused by security guards, while he leveled sharp criticism against the counting process. Following these events, Minister Gamliel filed an urgent petition to the Likud Supreme Court, in which she demands an injunction to stop the recount. In the arguments raised against the counting process, it was claimed that it was reopened without providing sufficient time to file petitions and in a manner that raises questions regarding its reliability.
In recent days, active operations have been noted at Metsudat Ze'ev, where a dedicated floor has been allocated for candidates wishing to examine the integrity of protocols and results from various polling stations. In parallel with the struggle for positions, it was reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to identify an additional candidate for a reserved slot on the list, with the goal of increasing female representation in realistic positions, this after Gamliel is currently placed at the 25th spot reserved for women.
It should be noted that these are legal and political claims that have not yet been decided, as the party and the involved parties await the tribunal's ruling on the complex issue.