Yuli Edelstein Prepares to Leave Likud and Launch New Political Venture
After more than 20 years in the Likud party, Yuli Edelstein is expected to soon leave, marking a definitive break with the party leadership. This development was reported on Monday by Walla. Following his departure, Edelstein plans to embark on a new political path. Potential allies who might join him include Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked, should they decide to run.
The anticipated split comes after months of intense clashes between Edelstein and the Likud leadership. Key points of contention included the conscription law crisis, his removal as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, and ongoing tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These conflicts have pushed relations to an irreversible point.
Edelstein is expected to appeal to the moderate right wing, which is considered hawkish on security matters but does not align with the current coalition parties' stance on conscription issues.
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