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Yuli Edelstein Criticizes Likud, Plans New Right-Wing Zionist Party Ahead of Elections

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First reported by Walla · 5 hours ago

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Former Likud MK Yuli Edelstein announces he will not run with Likud and plans a new right-wing Zionist party focused on military and judicial reforms. He criticizes Likud's handling of IDF and coalition politics, and is in talks with Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked for a broad Zionist government.

01Yuli Edelstein will not run in next elections with Likud, plans new right-wing Zionist party.
02He criticizes Likud for ignoring reservists and politically attacking IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi.
03Edelstein stresses urgent IDF manpower needs and criticizes coalition's military and judicial policies.
04He aims for a broad Zionist government, rejecting narrow coalitions and supports judicial reform.
05Edelstein is in contact with Gilad Erdan and Ayelet Shaked but not with Hendel or Hauser.
06He opposes coalition's law preventing arrest of draft-dodging yeshiva students, calling it ineffective.

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