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Former Israeli MK Eli Goldschmidt Returns to Politics, Launches New Party After October 7 Attacks

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Former Israeli MK Eli Goldschmidt Returns to Politics, Launches New Party After October 7 Attacks
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First reported by Srugim · 4 hours ago

What happened

Former Knesset member Eli Goldschmidt and retired Brigadier General Danny Van Biran announced the formation of a new political party, "Israel Awakens," following the October 7 Hamas attacks. The party supports a national government led by Netanyahu and seeks to unite right-wing and disillusioned center-left voters, focusing on Israeli sovereignty and national cohesion.

  • 01Eli Goldschmidt returns to politics after 25 years, launching 'Israel Awakens' party.
  • 02Party co-led by retired Brigadier General Danny Van Biran, both Channel 14 panelists.
  • 03They support a national government under Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  • 04Party opposes Palestinian statehood and promotes strengthening Israeli sovereignty.
  • 05Aims to unite national camp and disillusioned center-left voters post-October 7 attacks.
  • 06Plans to integrate Haredi sector into society, including IDF enlistment.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Former Israeli MK Eli Goldschmidt Returns to Politics, Launches New Party After October 7 Attacks
SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Former Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt Launches Right-Wing Party Supporting Netanyahu

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