Rebel MKs in coalition said to be in talks with Yoaz Hendel's new party

By אבי וידר

What happened

Yedioth Ahronoth reported that MKs Moshe Solomon and Dan Illouz are in talks to join Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists party. Illouz denied any negotiations, while Solomon refused to comment, and Hendel said he wants both lawmakers to strengthen his party ahead of the election.

• 01Two coalition MKs are reportedly considering joining Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists party.
• 02Dan Illouz denied any talks, and Moshe Solomon declined to comment.
• 03Both lawmakers have publicly opposed the coalition’s draft and Torah study legislation.
• 04Bezalel Smotrich removed Solomon from Knesset committees after his rebellion.
• 05Hendel said his party is trying to pass the electoral threshold and recruit both MKs.

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