State Right faction accuses Deputy Minister Sharren Haskel of opportunism over Knesset seat bid

The State Right faction reportedly accused Deputy Minister Sharren Haskel of opportunism, claiming she is trying to extort party funding and that her attempt to form a single-party faction just before the Knesset dissolution is 'absurd, impudent, and ungrateful.'

The State Right faction, a political grouping within the Israeli right, issued a sharp statement on Wednesday accusing Deputy Minister Sharren Haskel of opportunism. According to the statement, Haskel's attempt to form a single-member faction just hours before the Knesset dissolves is a bid to extort party funding and secure a seat in the next parliament. The faction described the move as 'absurd, impudent, and ungrateful,' and argued it does not meet legal conditions. Haskel has not yet responded publicly.

4 developments

1. 12:21 · 15 JulLatest

   Faction labels Haskel's bid 'absurd, impudent, and ungrateful'.

2. 11:27 · 15 Jul

   Faction claims Haskel's bid is illegal and constitutes extortion of party funding.

3. 11:16 · 15 Jul

   State Right faction accuses Haskel of opportunism and attempted funding extortion.

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• Developing22:55 · 9 AugHigh Court dismisses MK Sharren Haskel's second petition for party funding without a hearing
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• Developing20:31 · 15 JulMK Sharan Haskel launches 'Israel First' party, vows to represent Zionist, security-oriented right

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