Former Likud MK Dan Illouz said the party abandoned its traditional values by supporting exemptions for Haredi military service, accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of prioritizing political survival over principle. He predicted the strategy would not succeed, according to The Times of Israel.
The statement by Illouz, a former Likud lawmaker who quit the party last week, adds to the growing chorus of internal dissent within Likud over the party's alliance with Haredi factions. The Haredi draft exemption has been a flashpoint in Israeli politics, with the High Court ruling that the current system is illegal. As The Zioneer has reported, several other Likud figures, including former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, have left the party citing similar concerns. Illouz's critique highlights the tension between Netanyahu's coalition management and the party's traditional base.
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