Gilad Erdan Launches New Party, Criticizes Likud for Failing Voters

Former ministers and Knesset members Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein announced the formation of a new political party on Thursday evening, with Erdan as its leader. Erdan described the day as both one of the hardest and most important in his life, marking his departure from the Likud party after more than 30 years. He expressed disappointment, stating that Likud no longer represents its voters, whom he deeply cares about.

Erdan said, "Tonight I say goodbye to the political home where I grew up for over three decades. Unfortunately, I can no longer call it home. The Likud representatives no longer represent the Likud voters." The announcement follows reports from Channel 13 that former minister Ayelet Shaked will not join Erdan and Edelstein in the new party. Additionally, Erdan was quoted in private conversations saying he will not include members from the current change government and aims to lead the right-wing camp.

This development signals a significant realignment within Israel's right-wing political landscape ahead of upcoming elections, with Erdan positioning his new party as a true representative of right-wing voters dissatisfied with Likud's current direction.