Prof. Yaron Zelicha, chairman of the Economic Party, stated on Sunday that he has always held right-wing positions but considers lowering the cost of living his primary goal. He added that he is not beholden to any political faction, positioning himself as an independent-minded candidate ahead of the next election cycle.
Prof. Yaron Zelicha, chairman of the Economic Party, made the remarks in a statement on Sunday, framing his political identity as right-wing but focused on economic issues. Zelicha, a former accountant general, has been a vocal critic of both major blocs on fiscal policy. The statement comes amid a fluid political landscape, with opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett vying for centrist and right-leaning voters. No further details on his electoral plans were provided.
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