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Yuli Edelstein Leads Potential Right-Wing Party Merger Ahead of Israeli Elections
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First reported by Ynet · 17 hours ago
What happened
With Israeli elections less than four months away, Yuli Edelstein is spearheading talks to unite right-wing center parties, including Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked, amid a fragmented political landscape. Despite potential to win around 10 Knesset seats, no agreement has been reached, and other centrist groups remain separate.
- 01Israeli center bloc remains fragmented less than 110 days before elections.
- 02Yuli Edelstein leads potential right-wing party merger with Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked.
- 03Benny Gantz polls below threshold but brings significant party funding.
- 04Gantz faces challenges securing loyal candidates, complicating his list.
- 05No breakthrough yet in party mergers despite potential for 10 Knesset seats.
- 06Other centrist parties campaign independently without joining talks.
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