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Gilad Erdan Avoids Naming Preferred PM Candidate Amid New Right-Wing Party Launch
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First reported by Mako · 13 hours ago
What happened
Gilad Erdan launched a new right-wing party and criticized Likud, but avoided stating whether he supports Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot as prime minister, drawing media criticism for political maneuvering.
- 01Gilad Erdan announced a new right-wing party with Yuli Edelstein last Thursday.
- 02Erdan criticized Likud, saying he can no longer consider it his home party.
- 03On Sunday, Erdan dodged a question about supporting Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot as PM.
- 04Media accused Erdan of political opportunism by avoiding a clear stance.
- 05Journalist Yair Tarchitsky said Erdan’s goal is to keep Netanyahu as PM while boosting his own power.
- 06Netanyahu leads Likud but is legally barred from ministerial roles amid legal issues.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
SrugimRight · Hebrew16 minutes ago
Gilad Erdan Avoids Naming Preferred PM Candidate Amid New Right-Wing Party Launch
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
Gilad Erdan Rejects Likud Slot, Launches New Right-Wing Party with Edelstein
SrugimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Gilad Erdan Rejects Likud List Shield, Vows to Lead Independently Amid Political Shifts
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew13 hours ago
Gilad Erdan Leaves Likud Citing Lack of Influence, Rejects Narrow Government Role
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