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Dan Illouz Prefers Yair Golan Over Ultra-Orthodox Ministers in Government

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 13 hours ago

What happened

MK Dan Illouz, now with Yisrael Beiteinu, expressed a preference for Yair Golan in government roles over ultra-Orthodox party ministers, despite previously criticizing Golan. He cited Golan's clarification of his statements and contrasted him with ultra-Orthodox leaders holding key ministerial positions. Illouz had opposed the conscription law and left Likud due to these disagreements.

  • 01Dan Illouz prefers Yair Golan in government over ultra-Orthodox ministers.
  • 02Illouz previously criticized Golan for inciting against IDF soldiers but later accepted his clarification.
  • 03Illouz contrasted Golan with ultra-Orthodox ministers Goldknopf, Deri, and Gafni.
  • 04Illouz opposed the conscription law and left Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu.
  • 05The comments were made during a discussion with journalist Amit Segal.
  • 06Illouz sees Golan as a better choice for Tourism Minister than ultra-Orthodox leaders in key roles.

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People
Aryeh DeryMoshe GafniYair Golan
OrganizationsLikud, Yisrael Beiteinu, IDF

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago
Dan Illouz Prefers Yair Golan Over Ultra-Orthodox Ministers in Government
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew13 hours ago
MK Dan Illouz Prefers Government with Yair Golan Over Ultra-Orthodox Parties

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