Former Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt to Run on Likud List After Political Shift
Eli Goldschmidt, a former Member of Knesset (MK) for the Labor party and its former faction chairman, will be placed on the Likud party's Knesset list for the upcoming elections. Goldschmidt, who lived in the Gaza envelope region for years, announced a significant political reevaluation following the October 7th Hamas attacks.
He stated that his political and security views have changed, and he now aligns with the positions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Likud party, and the national camp. Goldschmidt's move is seen as bringing a valuable, experienced, and sober voice to the Likud, leveraging his extensive background in public and political arenas and his deep understanding of Israeli society and reality.
Goldschmidt previously served as a prominent figure in the Labor party, a centrist political party in Israel. His shift to the right-wing Likud party signifies a notable realignment in Israeli politics, particularly in the wake of the security challenges faced by the country.
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