The Likud party is denying a report broadcast Tuesday evening on Channel 12 News claiming that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu granted entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky a reserved spot on the election slate in order to undercut the political standing of Minister Nir Barkat.
"The Prime Minister granted a reserved spot to Oren Dobronsky because he is a successful high-tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and leading businessman who will bring his rich experience to developing Israel's economy, with a emphasis on the tech sector and advancing artificial intelligence in Israel," Likud said in a statement.