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Zionist Union Chief Trooper Draws Red Line Over Eli Pre-Military Academy Closure

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First reported by Srugim · 19 hours ago

What happened

Zionist Union leader Chili Trooper refuses to join a government that closes the Eli pre-military academy or divides the land, opposing Democratic leader Yair Golan's calls to defund the academy. Avigdor Lieberman also criticized Golan for aiding Likud's campaign by pushing settlement evacuations. The dispute highlights deep divisions within the opposition coalition ahead of government formation.

  • 01Chili Trooper refuses to join a government closing Eli pre-military academy or dividing the land.
  • 02Yair Golan's calls to defund Eli academy sparked controversy within the Change Camp.
  • 03Avigdor Lieberman accuses Golan of aiding Likud's propaganda by promoting settlement evacuations.
  • 04Likud and Religious Zionist parties use Golan's statements to deter right-wing voters from the opposition.
  • 05Trooper and Lieberman publicly distance themselves from Golan, deepening opposition rifts.
  • 06The dispute threatens unity among parties seeking to form the next Israeli government.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Zionist Union Chief Trooper Draws Red Line Over Eli Pre-Military Academy Closure
SrugimRight · Hebrew19 hours ago
Left-Wing Activist Criticizes Threat to Defund Elite West Bank Pre-Military Academy

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