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Dan Illouz Resigns from Knesset, Joins Yisrael Beiteinu Citing Disagreements with Likud

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago

What happened

Dan Illouz resigned from the Knesset and left Likud to join Yisrael Beiteinu, criticizing Netanyahu and opposing conscription exemption laws. His resignation allows Shabtai Katesh to enter the Knesset. Illouz pledged to continue serving Israel under Yisrael Beiteinu's platform.

01Dan Illouz resigned from the Knesset and returned his mandate to Likud.
02Shabtai Katesh is expected to replace Illouz as the next Likud Knesset member.
03Illouz joined Yisrael Beiteinu, supporting its core principles including universal conscription.
04He opposed conscription exemption laws and fought them until his last day in the Knesset.
05Illouz criticized Netanyahu for failing to uphold Likud's values and called for his resignation.
06His resignation timing prevented an ultra-Orthodox member from supporting exemption laws in Likud.

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