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Gilad Erdan Rejects Likud Slot, Launches New Right-Wing Party with Edelstein

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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago

What happened

Gilad Erdan announced a new right-wing party with Yuli Edelstein, rejecting a Likud list offer and criticizing Likud's policies. He opposes narrow coalitions, blames political motives for blocking his IAI appointment, and calls for a broad Zionist unity government.

01Gilad Erdan rejects a reserved Likud list spot and launches a new right-wing party with Yuli Edelstein.
02He criticizes Likud for perpetuating ultra-Orthodox IDF exemptions and ignoring right-wing voters.
03Erdan denies being Netanyahu’s proxy and refuses to support narrow coalition governments.
04He blames Defense Minister Israel Katz for blocking his Israel Aerospace Industries appointment.
05Erdan opposes alliances with left-wing figures like Hili Tropper and Benny Gantz.
06He supports a broad Zionist unity government and a trusted state inquiry into October 7 events.

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