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Yuli Edelstein Announces New Zionist Right Party Aiming for Broad Government Coalition

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Yuli Edelstein Announces New Zionist Right Party Aiming for Broad Government Coalition
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

What happened

Yuli Edelstein announced the creation of a new "Zionist Right" party after criticizing Likud's handling of the military draft and political strategy. He aims to form a broad Zionist government coalition and is open to cooperation with various parties, including Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked. Edelstein also condemned recent legislation protecting yeshiva students from draft arrest and praised Netanyahu's awareness of public harm.

  • 01Yuli Edelstein announces new "Zionist Right" party after leaving Likud.
  • 02He criticizes Likud's handling of military draft and political attacks on IDF leadership.
  • 03Edelstein aims to form a broad Zionist government, not a narrow coalition.
  • 04He is open to cooperation with multiple parties, including Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked.
  • 05Edelstein condemns law preventing arrest of draft-dodging yeshiva students.
  • 06He praises Netanyahu's understanding of public damage amid political tensions.

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People
Benjamin NetanyahuYoaz HendelJuly Edelstein
OrganizationsLikud, IDF, Knesset

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew31 minutes ago
Yuli Edelstein Announces New Zionist Right Party Aiming for Broad Government Coalition
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Former Likud MK Yuli Edelstein Criticizes Party and Outlines New Political Plans
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Yuli Edelstein Criticizes Likud Over Draft Law, Calls for Broad Zionist Government

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