A year ago, Netanyahu seemed certain to succeed Sharon. But his opposition to the Gaza Strip withdrawal, coupled with his strong criticism of Sharon, cost him his position as heir apparent.
右翼则是前总理以及沙龙的旧的利库德集团领导人内塔尼亚胡。一年前，内塔尼亚胡看起来无疑将会继承沙龙的领导地位。但是，由于他反对从加沙地带撤军，又强烈批评沙龙，从而失去了王位继承人的地位。