Gilad Erdan Explains Leaving Likud to Form Unity Party and Coalition Prospects
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Gilad Erdan left Likud to create the Unity Party, discussing coalition talks with Benny Gantz and political risks in an interview with Moshe Nussbaum.
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- Gilad Erdan left Likud after many years to form the Unity Party.
- He admitted taking a significant political risk with this move.
- Erdan discussed chances of joining a coalition with Benny Gantz.
- He gave a critical assessment of Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- Erdan reminisced about past media coverage by Moshe Nussbaum.
- The interview was published on August 27, 2026, by N12 magazine.
Gilad Erdan, former minister and ambassador, recently left the Likud party after many years to establish a new political faction called "The Unity Party." In a WhatsApp conversation with journalist Moshe Nussbaum, Erdan detailed his decision, acknowledging the significant political risk involved in his move. He expressed confidence in his chances of securing a high position within the new party and discussed the potential for forming a coalition with Benny Gantz. Erdan also offered candid assessments of political figures, including a critical evaluation of Itamar Ben-Gvir. Reflecting on his political journey, he shared memories of when Nussbaum covered him as a police reporter. The interview was published on August 27, 2026, by N12 magazine.
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