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Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon Rejects Likud Offer
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon has rejected an offer to join the Likud party's election list, opting out of the current political race. He is reportedly considering a run for mayor of Haifa or a future bid for Likud leadership.
- 01Moshe Kahlon rejected an offer to join the Likud party's election list.
- 02Kahlon was considered an electoral asset by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- 03He also explored joining Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party.
- 04Kahlon is considering running for mayor of Haifa in 2028.
- 05He may also seek Likud leadership after Benjamin Netanyahu.
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