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Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked Advance Talks to Form New Political Party

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Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked Advance Talks to Form New Political Party
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First reported by N12 · 2 days ago

What happened

Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked are negotiating to form a new political party, aiming to join or lead a coalition to challenge Netanyahu's government.

  • 01Yuli Edelstein plans to leave Likud and form a new party with Ayelet Shaked.
  • 02Edelstein and Shaked are fully aligned on strategy, principles, and potential members.
  • 03They consider forming a 61-seat coalition in the 'change bloc' to form a government.
  • 04Alternatively, they may push for a broad unity government.
  • 05They believe separating Netanyahu from ultra-Orthodox parties is unlikely.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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Benjamin NetanyahuJuly Edelstein
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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked Advance Talks to Form New Political Party
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked Advance Plans to Form New Right-Wing Party
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud to Form New Right-Wing Party with Ayelet Shaked
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Religious Zionist Rabbis Explore Forming New Right-Wing Political Party
N12Center · Hebrew2 days ago
Shaked and Edelstein Explore Joint Party as Right-Wing Political Realignment Emerges
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 days ago
Shaked and Edelstein Discuss New Right-Wing Party Amid Broader Political Realignments

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