In radio interview, Knesset member makes explicit statement about her political aspirations, citing Supreme Court rulings on voter intent
Likud Knesset member Tally Gotliv publicly outlined her political ambitions on Monday morning, using a radio interview with Avi Ratzon on Galei Israel to explicitly identify her next career goal within Israel's government.
She acknowledged the limits of her control, saying "Nothing is in my hands and nothing is in my pocket ...I'm not sitting in my own private chair and I don't dictate my political role."
Later in the interview, she criticized Supreme Court rulings that have interpreted voter intent, explaining that her public announcement was a strategic move designed to preempt future legal challenges. "Just as the High Court has said more than once that voters didn't really want this or that to happen, I am saying explicitly: I intend to be justice minister," she said.
She explained that making this statement now was meant to establish broad public legitimacy for any future appointment: "I expect the voters' trust on this matter so that the High Court can never say that I didn't state in my campaign that this is what I'm seeking, trust from the voters."
She concluded her remarks with a forceful statement about the electoral support she expects to receive, while acknowledging her critics. "And when thousands, with G-d's help, place their trust in me, despite all those who wish me ill from inside and outside, I will be able to say: this is what the public wants!" she said.
Her declaration comes as Likud holds its internal primaries today. According to internal polls presented to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahe is expected to place in the second ten slots on the party list, though senior party officials reportedly worry that her position could cost Likud two to three seats in the general election.
Gottlieb attacked journalist Yinon Magal on Sunday after Magal reported that Netanyahu's office had held an emergency meeting about her rumored move to Otzma Yehudit.
She rejected the claims entirely, writing: "The PM is sending you hot nonsense because he's not in his office right now and he is not holding any such meeting."
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