Former Likud Minister Gilad Erdan Condemns New 'Draft Evasion' Laws, Considers Running for Right-Wing Party

Gilad Erdan, a former Likud minister and Knesset member, criticized recent legislation passed in the Knesset targeting draft evasion. In an interview with Channel 12 News, Erdan expressed deep shame and pain over the laws, stating they prioritize draft evaders over those who serve, which he said is not representative of right-wing values. He revealed that this legislation motivates him to run in upcoming elections. Erdan is currently working behind the scenes to establish a new right-wing party aimed at providing an alternative for those disappointed with Likud. He is in talks with former Likud members Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked, who have also recently left the party, to form this new political faction.