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Itzik Boncel Vows Not to Vote for Likud if Eli Goldschmidt Is Reserved a Knesset Spot
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
Itzik Boncel, father of a fallen Israeli soldier, condemned rumors of former Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt joining Likud's Knesset list, threatening to withhold his vote if true. He criticized Goldschmidt's Oslo-era role and warned of dangerous political precedents, calling on Likud to uphold its values.
- 01Itzik Boncel opposes reserving a Knesset spot for Eli Goldschmidt on Likud's list.
- 02Boncel vows not to vote for Likud if Goldschmidt is included.
- 03He condemns Goldschmidt's role in the Oslo Accords as disastrous for Israel.
- 04Boncel says remorse does not erase political responsibility or past consequences.
- 05He warns this move could open the door for other Oslo-era figures to join Likud.
- 06Boncel calls on Likud leadership to reject the rumors and maintain party values.
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