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Hadar Mukhtar Denies Joining Otzma Yehudit, Affirms Loyalty to Likud
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First reported by Walla · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
Hadar Mukhtar denied reports of joining Otzma Yehudit and confirmed she will remain in Likud, seeking to run in the party primaries. Likud postponed the deadline for shortening membership periods amid internal disputes and legal challenges. Mukhtar's youth appeal divides opinions within Netanyahu's circle.
- 01Hadar Mukhtar denies talks to join Otzma Yehudit, confirms staying in Likud.
- 02She requests the right to run in Likud primaries under current membership rules.
- 03Likud postponed the deadline for shortening membership periods due to legal delays.
- 04Disagreement exists within Likud about granting Mukhtar a shortened membership period.
- 05Mukhtar's large youth following is seen as a potential electoral asset.
- 06The deadline was delayed after appeals to Likud's court and the district court.
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