Tali Gottlieb Defends Move From Likud to Otzma Yehudit
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb defended her recent move from Likud to Otzma Yehudit, calling her new party a "clear right-wing signal" unlike the "confused" Likud. Gottlieb stated she is happy with her decision and feels Otzma Yehudit's unwavering stance on the "state of the Jewish people" is its key strength. She believes apologizing for one's identity leads to defeat and feels no regret leaving Likud.
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- MK Tali Gottlieb moved from Likud to Otzma Yehudit and does not regret the decision.
- Gottlieb described Otzma Yehudit as a "clear right-wing signal" compared to Likud.
- She praised Otzma Yehudit for advocating for the "state of the Jewish people" without apology.
- Gottlieb believes apologizing for one's existence leads to defeat.
- She expressed comfort in her new party and no longing for Likud.
Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb stated she does not regret her move from the Likud party to Otzma Yehudit, expressing satisfaction with the decision in an interview with Srugim. Gottlieb explained that she sees Otzma Yehudit as a "clear right-wing signal" and contrasted it with Likud, her former party, implying Likud is "confused." She elaborated that Otzma Yehudit consistently advocates for "the state of the Jewish people, without bowing your head or apologizing for it." Gottlieb believes that apologizing for one's existence leads to defeat and feels comfortable in her new party, not missing Likud. She joined Otzma Yehudit because of its clear stance on national identity, stating, "The moment you apologize for your existence, you lose."