Yuli Edelstein Quits Likud Primaries, Netanyahu Deeply Concerned by Party Exodus

First reported by Now 14 · 22 hours ago

What happened

Yuli Edelstein announced he will not participate in the Likud primaries and plans to form a new party, causing concern for Netanyahu over losing moderate members. Edelstein criticized Likud's current direction, while party figures dismissed the turmoil. This development signals internal strife within Likud ahead of elections.

• 01Yuli Edelstein will not run in Likud primaries and plans a new party.
• 02Netanyahu is deeply concerned about losing moderate, central figures from Likud.
• 03Edelstein criticized Likud's approach to sovereignty votes and controversial laws.
• 04Edelstein has historically succeeded in Likud primaries but now questions the party's direction.
• 05Avishai Ben Haim denied the severity of the internal party crisis.
• 06The situation reveals growing tensions within Likud before upcoming elections.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew16 hours ago

Yuli Edelstein Quits Likud Primaries, Netanyahu Deeply Concerned by Party Exodus

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

Yuli Edelstein Criticizes Likud Values, Plans Independent Political Force

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew22 hours ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew22 hours ago

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

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