Kan (Israel's public broadcaster) reported Wednesday evening that associates of opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot — former IDF spokesperson Ronen Manelis and Ronen Aviani — were involved in establishing the newly launched 'Haredi Public' party and its strategy from its early stages.
The Kan report follows a similar disclosure earlier this evening by journalist Shachar Glik, who first reported that Manelis and Aviani helped launch the party and were part of its strategy team. Kan's on-record reporting adds official corroboration to the claim. The 'Haredi Public' party, which aims to represent the Haredi sector, has drawn attention due to its ties to Eisenkot, a former IDF chief of staff and current opposition leader. The party's launch was reported earlier this week.
2 developments
- DevelopingPolitical commentator: Haredi MKs privately say no principled objection to Eisenkot
- DevelopingMoshe Feiglin claims Eisenkot, Yair Golan closed deal with Haredi parties for next government
- DevelopingMandi Rizel reveals Haredi bloc closed deal with Eisenkot
- DevelopingNew 'Haredi Public' faction launches million-shekel campaign for new representation in Haredi parties
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