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Politics · Full coverage

MK Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset, Sabbatai Katesh to Replace Him

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חדשות סרוגים

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 6, 2026

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.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuAryeh DeryAvigdor Lieberman
OrganizationsLikud, Yisrael Beiteinu, Knesset
PlacesNokdim

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.

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 6, 2026
MK Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset, Sabbatai Katesh to Replace Him
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Haredi Likud Member Shabtai Kates to Replace Dan Illouz in Knesset

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