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Survivor of Be'eri Massacre Declines Likud Party List Offer Ahead of Elections

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Survivor of Be'eri Massacre Declines Likud Party List Offer Ahead of Elections
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First reported by Channel 13 · 4 hours ago

What happened

Avdiad Bechar, who survived the Be'eri massacre and lost close family members, was offered a spot on Likud's election list but declined. Netanyahu also unsuccessfully sought former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon for the party list.

  • 01Avdiad Bechar, Be'eri massacre survivor, was offered a reserved Likud list spot but refused.
  • 02Bechar lost his wife and son in the attack and was severely injured himself.
  • 03He has advocated for stronger Israeli military actions against Hamas since the attack.
  • 04Netanyahu tried to recruit former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon to Likud's list without success.
  • 05The offers are part of Likud's efforts to strengthen its candidate slate ahead of elections.

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Benjamin NetanyahuMoshe Kahlon
OrganizationsLikud, IDF, Yahalom Unit

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Survivor of Be'eri Massacre Declines Likud Party List Offer Ahead of Elections
Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 hours ago
Likud Offers Knesset Spot to 7 October Massacre Survivor Aviyad Bechar

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