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Netanyahu’s Remarks Against Haredi Draft Dodgers Linked to Attempt to Secure Gilad Erdan’s Knesset Seat

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By יערה שפירא

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 8, 2026

What happened

Benjamin Netanyahu’s private remarks against Haredi draft dodgers were linked to an attempt to secure a Knesset seat for Gilad Erdan in Likud, which Erdan rejected. Likud denies the claims, while Erdan plans to form a new party and is open to alliances with Benny Gantz.

01Netanyahu’s private remarks against Haredi draft dodgers aimed to support Gilad Erdan’s reserved Likud seat.
02A Likud adviser proposed the reserved seat and symbolic payment to Erdan, who declined.
03Netanyahu’s statement was timed to influence Erdan’s decision during negotiations.
04Erdan publicly rejected the offer, stating he no longer trusts conscription promises.
05Likud denies offering Erdan any reserved seat and calls his claims false.
06Erdan plans to launch a new party and is open to cooperation with Benny Gantz.

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