Gilad Erdan Rebuts Likud's Attack, Accuses Party of Betraying Right-Wing Voters

First reported by Mako · 17 hours ago

What happened

Gilad Erdan responded to Likud's harsh criticism by accusing the party of betraying right-wing voters over draft evasion and soldier support. He rejected Likud's offer of a secured election spot, emphasizing his desire to lead independently. The dispute highlights deep divisions over right-wing representation and the legacy of the Gush Katif disengagement.

• 01Gilad Erdan rejects Likud's claim he and Edelstein are 'fake right-wingers'.
• 02Erdan accuses Likud of betraying right-wing voters by perpetuating draft evasion.
• 03He recalls opposing the 2005 Gush Katif disengagement, unlike current Likud leadership.
• 04Erdan declined a recent Likud offer for a secured election spot.
• 05Likud denies Netanyahu offered Erdan a spot but later attacks him and Edelstein.
• 06The dispute centers on right-wing voter representation and enlistment policies.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew30 minutes ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew16 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew17 hours ago

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