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

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First reported by Now 14 · 1 hour ago

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Yuli Edelstein announced he will not run on the Likud list in the upcoming elections, citing a loss of shared values within the party. He plans to help form a new political bloc and criticized recent legislation on Torah study exemptions. His departure follows his removal from key committee roles due to opposition to ultra-Orthodox military exemptions.

01Yuli Edelstein will not run on the Likud list in the next elections due to value disagreements.
02He criticizes the party's handling of judicial reform and recent legislation on Torah study exemptions.
03Edelstein refuses to resign from the Knesset to avoid aiding controversial laws.
04He aims to create five independent political lists to form a broad Zionist government.
05Edelstein was removed from his committee chairmanship and membership over his opposition to ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions.
06He may join Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked to form a new political party.

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