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Former Likud Minister Gilad Erdan Condemns New 'Draft Evasion' Laws, Considers Running for Right-Wing Party

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First reported by Walla · Jul 15, 2026

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Former Likud minister Gilad Erdan criticized new Knesset laws favoring draft evaders, expressing shame and pain, and is considering running in elections with a new right-wing party alongside Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked.

01Gilad Erdan condemned recent Knesset laws favoring draft evaders over soldiers.
02Erdan said the legislation caused him great shame and pain and is not right-wing.
03The laws motivated Erdan to consider running in upcoming elections.
04Erdan is working to form a new right-wing party as an alternative to Likud.
05He is negotiating with former Likud members Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked.
06The new party aims to attract those disappointed with Likud's direction.

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