Former Israeli UN ambassador Gilad Erdan and former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein are expected to announce the formation of a new right-wing party on Thursday, according to a political report. Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch will not attend the launch event but may join the party at a later stage.
A political report indicates that Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein will announce a new right-wing party on Thursday, marking a concrete step in months of political speculation. Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch is not expected at the launch but may join later. Edelstein left the Likud party in July, citing policy differences, while Erdan has been exploring a new political framework. The party's name and full candidate list have not yet been reported.
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