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Michael Ben-Ari Quits "Zehut" Party List Over Dispute

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First reported by Now 14 · 1 hour ago

What happened

Michael Ben-Ari has left the "Zehut" party list following a dispute over including Baruch Marzel in coalition talks. Ben-Ari denied claims that party leader Moshe Feiglin feared Marzel's disqualification.

  • 01Michael Ben-Ari left the "Zehut" party list.
  • 02The departure was due to a dispute over Baruch Marzel.
  • 03Ben-Ari wanted Marzel included in coalition talks.
  • 04Talks were with Bezalel Smotrich.
  • 05Ben-Ari denied Feiglin feared disqualification.

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0404Right · Hebrew53 minutes ago
Michael Ben-Ari Quits "Zehut" Party List Over Dispute
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Michael Ben-Ari Quits "Zehut" Party Over Merger Talks

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