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Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz Resign From Likud, Triggering New Knesset Entries
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First reported by Srugim · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz plan to resign from the Knesset after joining new parties, allowing Shabtai Katesh and Erez Tadmor to enter the 25th Knesset. Likud MK Avichai Boaron demanded their immediate resignation, threatening to label them defectors. Legal clarifications confirmed Katesh and Tadmor's eligibility to run in upcoming primaries despite their brief Knesset tenure.
- 01Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz plan to resign from the Knesset after joining new parties.
- 02Shabtai Katesh and Erez Tadmor will replace them in the 25th Knesset.
- 03Avichai Boaron urged their immediate resignation, threatening defector status.
- 04Illouz confirmed resignation before Likud primaries on August 17; Edelstein undecided.
- 05Legal sources confirmed Katesh and Tadmor remain eligible for upcoming primaries.
- 06Gilad Sharon is next in line if another Likud seat opens.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz Resign From Likud, Triggering New Knesset Entries
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Erez Tadmor Confirms Expected Entry to Knesset Following Edelstein and Illouz Resignations
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 9, 2026
New Likud Members Set to Enter Knesset Following Resignations of Dan Illouz and Yuli Edelstein
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