Israel's Justice Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin issued his first public statement following his third-place finish in Likud's internal primary elections.
In his statement, Levin expressed gratitude to Likud members who voted for him. "I thank each and every member of the Likud movement who placed their trust in me," he said after results were announced. "This is an expression of confidence not only in me personally, but first and foremost in the path I am leading. A vast public demands the completion of the judicial reform. A vast public demands justice, and I will continue to act without fear to make it so."
The minister also acknowledged colleagues who did not secure spots on the party's list for the next Knesset: "I also want to thank the ministers and outgoing Knesset members who were not elected this time. Their contribution to the state and to the movement will always stand to their credit."
