MK Dan Ilouz (Likud) has decided to leave the party and will not run in the upcoming primaries, according to N12's Amit Segal. The move follows earlier reports that Ilouz was considering leaving the party, amid internal Likud tensions over the candidate list.
MK Dan Ilouz has left the Likud party and will not stand in the party's upcoming primaries, N12's Amit Segal reported Saturday evening. Ilouz's departure is a significant blow to Likud, as he was a prominent member of the Knesset. Earlier Saturday evening, Israel Hayom reported that Ilouz was considering leaving the party, suggesting the decision was made quickly. The move comes amid a turbulent period for Likud, with internal disputes over the candidate list and Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempts to secure loyalist slots. Ilouz had been a vocal critic of the party's direction. His departure reduces the number of Likud MKs ahead of the election. The full implications for the Likud list and the broader coalition dynamics remain to be seen.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake