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Likud Reverses Stance, Allowing MK Gottlieb's Move to Otzma Yehudit

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By אפרת ברינר

First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

What happened

The Likud party withdrew a legal petition, allowing MK Tali Gottlieb to transfer to Otzma Yehudit without resigning from the Knesset. This move, driven by Ben-Gvir's ultimatum and Gottlieb's desire to retain immunity, awaits a final decision from the Central Elections Committee chairman.

  • 01Likud reversed its legal stance to allow MK Gottlieb's party switch.
  • 02Gottlieb refused to resign to keep parliamentary immunity.
  • 03Ben-Gvir issued an ultimatum to finalize the transfer.
  • 04The decision now rests with the Elections Committee chairman.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud Reverses Stance, Allowing MK Gottlieb's Move to Otzma Yehudit
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Likud Reverses Stance on Knesset Member's Party Switch to Aid Gottlieb

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