At the Israel Hayom conference on Sunday, Yisrael Beitenu MK Dedi Simchi urged Likud MKs Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein to join his party, warning that a narrow ruling coalition is a recipe for disaster. Fellow MK Sharon Shraby added that no true Likudnik would support the current conscription bill.
At the Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem on Sunday, Yisrael Beitenu MK Dedi Simchi directly appealed to Likud MKs Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein to cross the aisle, warning that a narrow coalition government is 'a recipe for the next disaster.' The remarks come as the coalition struggles to pass a controversial conscription bill that would exempt many Haredi yeshiva students from military service. Fellow Yisrael Beitenu MK Sharon Shraby underscored the party's opposition, stating that no genuine Likud member would back the current bill. The conscription law has been a major point of contention within the coalition, with Haredi parties threatening to block the legislation if it does not meet their demands. The Zioneer has previously reported on the political maneuvering, including efforts by Haredi leaders to advance a 'thin' draft law and criticism from former IDF chief Eisenkot. Simchi's call to Erdan and Edelstein, both senior Likud figures, signals Yisrael Beitenu's attempt to exploit the coalition's internal divisions ahead of potential early elections.
2 developments
- DevelopingYuli Edelstein expected to leave Likud, reportedly in talks with Erdan, Shaked
- StrongYesh Atid MKs urge unity under Eisenkot, warn bloc at risk; Bennett does not rule out joining
- StrongYuli Edelstein's Likud departure triggers political gridlock, Ayalon highway blocked
- StrongGilad Erdan in talks with Edelstein, Shaked on joint political run
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