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Dan Illouz Mirrors Naftali Bennett’s Political Shift, Joins Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz, once a firm right-wing ally of Netanyahu, has shifted politically like Naftali Bennett, joining Yisrael Beiteinu and voting against his former camp. His trajectory reflects a move from nationalist rhetoric to pragmatic alliances, mirroring Bennett’s path.
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What happened
- 01Dan Illouz has distanced himself from Likud and the national camp, joining Yisrael Beiteinu.
- 02He initially gained support as a staunch right-wing critic of both left and right-wing compromises.
- 03Illouz began voting against his own party and coalition, risking right-wing government stability.
- 04He claims to represent the true right but has alienated his former political allies.
- 05In interviews, Illouz downplayed concerns about left-wing partners, showing political pragmatism.
- 06His political shift closely parallels that of former PM Naftali Bennett.
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