Nir Barkat, who is number eight on the Likud's Knesset list, said with 90 percent of the votes counted: "I am very excited and amazed by the strength and extent of the support and trust I received from my dear friends in the Likud movement."
"Likud members have chosen a strong and diverse list that will continue to lead the State of Israel, we are all united around the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and are marching together to bring victory to the Likud in the upcoming elections. "