There was one Likud MK and minister after another, entering the Eilat resort – some with their families, some alone – walking down the red carpet.

Oren Hazan posing with a poster of his selfie with US President Donald Trump at the Leumiada. Credit: Lahav Harkov

Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel entered the Club Hotel in Eilat in a swirl of cheers and to her very own theme music, set to the Likud’s legendary jingle.

Gamliel is the undefeated queen of the Leumiada, an annual weekend retreat for Likud members in the southern beach city, winning first place in the event’s mock primary year after year. She pumped hand after hand, took selfies, and even posed with an acrobat who came down from her perch on a ring high above the hotel lobby. Continue reading