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Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins New Party of Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein

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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

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Former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch joined the new party of ex-Likud members Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, who face challenges crossing the electoral threshold. Meanwhile, entrepreneur Shir'el Chugag joined Gadi Eizenkot's party Yashar, focusing on government efficiency and accountability following the October 7 Hamas attack.

01Aliza Bloch joins Erdan and Edelstein's new party, aiming for Knesset inclusion.
02Erdan criticizes Likud leadership and claims it no longer represents its voters.
03Likud accuses Erdan and Edelstein of undermining right-wing votes for a left-wing bloc.
04Gadi Eizenkot's party Yashar adds entrepreneur Shir'el Chugag to lead government efficiency efforts.
05Chugag advocates for a state commission to investigate the October 7 Hamas attack.
06Eizenkot emphasizes restoring public trust and improving government professionalism.

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