Dan Illouz Reveals One-Third of Likud Faction Moved to Oust Netanyahu After October 7 Attack

Member of Knesset Dan Illouz, who recently announced his departure from the Likud party, disclosed in an interview on ynet's political podcast "120 and One" that following the October 7 attacks, a significant portion of the Likud faction sought to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from leadership. Illouz stated that in a country fighting for survival, normal political routines cannot continue, and leadership must change accordingly. He revealed that at least one-third of the Likud faction believed that replacing Netanyahu was necessary for Israel's well-being, not through elections but via a vote of no confidence, given the intense wartime conditions. Illouz also noted that some members who now emphasize their closeness to Netanyahu were then actively involved in efforts to oust him.