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Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud, Rejects Center-Left Bloc, Plans Independent Right-Wing Path
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First reported by Mako · 1 day ago
What happened
Yuli Edelstein announced his departure from Likud after 23 years, rejecting the center-left bloc and planning to form an independent right-wing political framework focused on draft reform and a broad Zionist government. He criticized Netanyahu's handling of the military draft law and emphasized his commitment to national and responsible right-wing values.
- 01Yuli Edelstein leaves Likud after 23 years, will not run in upcoming primaries.
- 02He rejects joining the center-left Change Bloc, aiming for an independent right-wing path.
- 03Edelstein criticizes Netanyahu's handling of the military draft law and ultra-Orthodox exemptions.
- 04He seeks to form a broad Zionist government without reliance on non-Zionist ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 05Edelstein emphasizes commitment to draft reform, judicial reform, and national security.
- 06He vows a new political framework representing 80% of Israelis, avoiding extremism and boycotts.
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Full coverage · 11 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud, Rejects Center-Left Bloc, Plans Independent Right-Wing Path
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud, Citing Opposition to Draft Evasion Law and Plans for New Political Path
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud, Announces New Political Path Focused on Broad Right-Wing Coalition
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Yuli Edelstein Officially Leaves Likud After Over 20 Years, Plans New Right-Wing Party
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud After 20 Years, Announces New Political Path
MakoCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud After 23 Years, Rejects Change Bloc, Calls for Broad Zionist Government
N12Center · Hebrew5 hours ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud After 23 Years, Rejects Change Bloc, Calls for Broad Zionist Government
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Praises Yuli Edelstein's Departure from Likud
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud After Years of Clashes with Netanyahu, Plans New Political Path
Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Yuli Edelstein Announces He Will Skip Likud Primaries to Run with New Party
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud to Launch New Political Path Aiming for Unity Government
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Yuli Edelstein Announces Departure from Likud to Pursue New Political Path
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud After Two Decades, Plans New Political Path
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