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Former MK Gadi Yavarkan Leaves Likud to Form New Economic-Focused Party

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First reported by Now 14 · 56 minutes ago

What happened

Former MK Gadi Yavarkan leaves Likud to launch Beit Israel, a new party focusing on economic welfare, expected to win 7-9 Knesset seats.

  • 01Gadi Yavarkan officially leaves Likud and forms a new party named Beit Israel.
  • 02The new party will focus on economic issues rather than security.
  • 03Yavarkan emphasizes the need for a right-wing party prioritizing citizen welfare.
  • 04Beit Israel is expected to win 7 to 9 Knesset seats.
  • 05The party aims to attract votes from the right-wing bloc.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew39 minutes ago
Former MK Gadi Yavarkan Leaves Likud to Form New Economic-Focused Party
Now 14Right · Hebrew56 minutes ago
Former Likud MK Gadi Yavarkan Launches New Right-Wing Social-Economic Party 'Beit Yisrael'

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