Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud Citing Opposition to Ultra-Orthodox Influence

First reported by Now 14 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Yuli Edelstein announced his departure from Likud due to disagreements over judicial reform and ultra-Orthodox influence. He plans to remain in the Knesset and form a new independent right-wing Zionist party with Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked.

• 01Yuli Edelstein leaves Likud over disagreements on judicial reform and ultra-Orthodox policies.
• 02He will remain in the Knesset and oppose laws favoring ultra-Orthodox exemptions.
• 03Edelstein aims to create a new independent political force with multiple party lists.
• 04He opposes reliance on Arab parties or ultra-Orthodox factions for coalition majorities.
• 05Edelstein was removed as Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair due to his opposition to ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions.
• 06He is reportedly collaborating with Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked to form a new right-wing Zionist party.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew39 minutes ago

Yuli Edelstein Leaves Likud Citing Opposition to Ultra-Orthodox Influence

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Yuli Edelstein Criticizes Likud Values, Plans Independent Political Force

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Yuli Edelstein Quits Likud List Citing Loss of Values and Plans New Political Path

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Minister Amichai Shikli Criticizes Yuli Edelstein for Populism and Lack of Transparency

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Yuli Edelstein's Strategic Missteps Lead to Political Decline in Likud

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