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Former Likud MK Yuli Edelstein Criticizes Party and Outlines New Political Plans
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First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago
What happened
Yuli Edelstein, who recently left Likud, criticized the party's handling of military and political issues and announced plans to run in upcoming elections with a new right-wing Zionist platform focused on draft and judicial reforms.
- 01Yuli Edelstein sharply criticizes Likud's treatment of reservists and political attacks on the IDF Chief of Staff.
- 02He expresses disappointment over coalition support for the detention law, prompting his departure from Likud.
- 03Edelstein highlights the IDF's urgent need for soldiers and the stalled shortening of regular service.
- 04He plans to run in upcoming elections with a new right-wing Zionist party addressing draft and judicial reform.
- 05Edelstein does not exclude Netanyahu as a future prime minister candidate.
- 06He vows to work to weaken Likud after his dramatic resignation.
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