Gilad Erdan has defected from Likud, and his new party is now competing against Yair Golan's political bloc.
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Updated Aug 9
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What happened
Gilad Erdan has defected from Likud, and his new party is now competing against Yair Golan's political bloc.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Religious Zionist community, influenced by groups like Agudat Yisrael, has found a new political home in the Unity Party.Sub-event
Erdan leaves Likud and competes with Golan's bloc.1 source
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The entities involved
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Likud
Israeli centre-right to right-wing political party
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Gilad Erdan
Israeli politician and diplomat
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
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