Longtime Likud Member Tzachi Hanegbi Endorses Avigdor Liberman
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Former Likud stalwart Tzachi Hanegbi announced he will vote for Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu, breaking a nearly 50-year voting record with the Likud party. Hanegbi cited his disillusionment with the current direction of the right-wing, particularly regarding haredi draft exemptions and what he sees as nationalist extremism. He praised Liberman's past warnings about Hamas and his commitment to right-wing principles without religious coercion or undermining the judiciary. This decision comes after Hanegbi served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's National Security Advisor.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Tzachi Hanegbi, a former Likud senior member, will vote for Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu.
- Hanegbi cited criticism of the right-wing's stance on haredi draft exemptions as a key reason.
- He stated he can no longer identify with the 'messianic,' 'racist,' or 'nationalist' elements of the right.
- Hanegbi previously served as National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- This marks the first time Hanegbi will not vote Likud since 1977, ending a nearly 50-year tradition.
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