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Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Plan New Party Launch Without Benny Gantz

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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago

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Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein plan to launch a new political party soon without Benny Gantz's Blue and White party. Netanyahu is finalizing reserved candidate slots for Likud, aiming to attract coalition critics. News anchor Netta Shamtov declined Erdan's invitation to join the new party. Erdan publicly criticized Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz over recent political and military controversies.

  • 01Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein plan a new party launch without Benny Gantz's Blue and White.
  • 02Netta Shamtov refused Erdan's offer to join the new party and may get a Likud reserved spot.
  • 03Netanyahu is finalizing eight Likud reserved slots to attract coalition critics and right-wing figures.
  • 04Reserved spots may include Gideon Sa'ar and Michel Buskila under New Hope agreement.
  • 05Netanyahu may allocate reserved slots to Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to unify the right.
  • 06Erdan publicly criticized Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz over political and military issues.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Plan New Party Launch Without Benny Gantz
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
News Anchor Netali Shem Tov Declines Gilad Erdan's Party Offer Amid Likud Slot Talks

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