Former Likud MK Yuli Edelstein said Monday that the upcoming primaries are causing some party members to lose their composure, according to a report from ynet. The remarks add to ongoing internal friction within the party.
Yuli Edelstein, who left the Likud party last week after a lengthy tenure including a stint as Knesset Speaker, continues to criticize the party's internal dynamics. In his latest remarks, reported by ynet, Edelstein said the upcoming primaries — scheduled for August 4 — are driving some Likud members out of their minds. The comment comes amid a wave of internal party tensions, including negotiations over reserved slots on the Likud slate and prime minister Netanyahu's efforts to delay the primaries. Edelstein's departure from Likud was seen as a significant blow to party unity, and his public criticism has continued since leaving.
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