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Hatzor HaGlilit Council Head Quits Likud, Accuses Government of Neglect

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First reported by Ynet · 7 hours ago

What happened

Michael Kabsa, head of Hatzor HaGlilit council, leaves Likud, accusing the government of neglecting his town near Lebanon despite severe security threats and economic hardship. He highlights that while 22 billion shekels were allocated to other northern communities, his town received no aid, calling it a deliberate policy. Kabsa vows to keep fighting for his community.

01Michael Kabsa resigns from Likud, citing neglect of Hatzor HaGlilit.
02Hatzor HaGlilit, near Lebanon, received no aid despite ongoing security threats.
03Government allocated 22 billion shekels to other northern areas but excluded Kabsa’s town.
04Kabsa accuses government of deliberately changing criteria to exclude his community.
05He emphasizes loyalty to his town over party and vows to continue advocacy.
06Kabsa calls government policy a targeted abandonment, not an error.

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