According to a report, former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein is counting on a political connection with former justice minister Ayelet Shaked and additional figures to establish a party that will appeal to right-wing voters.
According to a report, former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein is counting on a political connection with former justice minister Ayelet Shaked and additional figures to establish a new party targeting right-wing voters. Edelstein left the Likud party on July 3, announcing his departure in an exclusive interview with N12, as The Zioneer reported. The proposed party would aim to draw voters from the current right-wing bloc. The Zioneer also reported earlier this week that Edelstein and Shaked were in advanced talks for a political merger. No timeline or name for the new party has been announced.
2 developments
- DevelopingReport: Ofer Winter, Ayelet Shaked considering new right-wing party
- DevelopingYuli Edelstein expected to leave Likud, reportedly in talks with Erdan, Shaked
- DevelopingAyelet Shaked says she will return to politics only via a right-wing party
- StrongGilad Erdan in talks with Edelstein, Shaked on joint political run
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