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Likud Party Navigates Funding Rules to Preserve Funds for New Faction
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By דפנה ליאל
First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Likud party has arranged for Gideon Saar to register under its banner while another individual registers under the "New Hope" faction, allowing New Hope to retain significant state funding. This move also preserves Saar's future leadership options within Likud.
- 01Likud party ensures "New Hope" faction retains state funding via registration strategy.
- 02Gideon Saar registered with Likud, Talik Guili with New Hope.
- 03New Hope to receive over 1.2 million shekels annually plus a 6 million shekel advance.
- 04Saar preserves future leadership ambitions within Likud.
- 05Similar funding tactics used by Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit.
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