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Ex-Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt Joins Netanyahu's Likud Party
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By Hezki Baruch
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago
What happened
Former Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt has joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, citing disillusionment after the October 7th attacks. He joins other new candidates, including military figures and victims' families, as Likud prepares for upcoming elections.
- 01Former Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt joins Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party.
- 02Goldschmidt's move is attributed to disillusionment following the October 7th Hamas attacks.
- 03Several other new candidates, including military figures and victims' families, have joined Likud.
- 04The additions aim to strengthen the Likud party's slate for upcoming Knesset elections.
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Full coverage · 10 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Israel National NewsRight · English38 minutes ago
Ex-Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt Joins Netanyahu's Likud Party
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew47 minutes ago
Ex-MK's Past Criticism of Netanyahu Resurfaces Amid Political Maneuvering
YnetnewsCenter · English1 hour ago
Ex-Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt Joins Likud List After Oct. 7 'Sobering'
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