Knesset Member Can Switch Parties Without Resigning Under New Ruling

By Amir Ettinger

First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago

What happened

Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Solberg ruled that Knesset members switching parties must resign unless their original faction consents in writing. The decision allows MK Tally Gotliv to move from Likud to Otzma Yehudit without resigning.

• 01Knesset members switching parties must resign unless their faction consents.
• 02The ruling allows Tally Gotliv to move from Likud to Otzma Yehudit.
• 03Consent must be in writing within 90 days before elections.
• 04Members must follow party discipline to avoid resignation.
• 05The decision addresses concerns about losing immunity from indictment.

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YnetnewsCenter · English51 minutes ago

Knesset Member Can Switch Parties Without Resigning Under New Ruling

YnetCenter · Hebrew51 minutes ago

Election Committee Chair Rules on Knesset Member Party Switches

0404Right · Hebrew58 minutes ago

Election Committee Head Rules on MK Party Switching, Aiding Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit

SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israeli Election Committee Head Rules on MK's Party Switch

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