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MK Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset, Sabbatai Katesh to Replace Him
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago
What happened
MK Dan Illouz announces his imminent resignation from the Knesset after switching from Likud to Yisrael Beiteinu. He sharply criticizes Netanyahu's leadership and Likud's direction, accusing them of abandoning right-wing Zionist values. Sabbatai Katesh will replace him as a Likud Knesset member.
- 01Dan Illouz plans to resign from the Knesset after joining Yisrael Beiteinu from Likud.
- 02Sabbatai Katesh will replace Illouz as a Likud Knesset member.
- 03Illouz accuses Netanyahu of failing leadership and losing right-wing voters.
- 04He criticizes Likud for concessions to ultra-Orthodox interests and lack of decisive governance.
- 05Illouz praises Avigdor Lieberman and calls to strengthen Yisrael Beiteinu for a national Zionist government.
- 06He condemns Netanyahu for avoiding responsibility over recent national tragedies and policy failures.
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