Dossier
Edelstein
Coverage of Edelstein in the Nexus archive.
- Rumored ‘Likud B’ party led by Erdan and Edelstein picks up 5 seats in new ToI poll
A rumored 'Likud B' party led by Erdan and Edelstein is projected to secure 5 seats in a new poll, potentially overshadowing other political alliances but failing to resolve Israel's electoral deadlock, according to a Zman Yisrael survey.
- Joining legion of Likud castoffs, Edelstein may not yet be clear of Netanyahu’s pull
Edelstein splits from Likud, becoming the latest senior Likud politician to go independent, though breaking free from Netanyahu's influence may not be simple.
- Edelstein: I left Likud because I couldn’t defend its agenda, seek ‘broad’ coalition
Edelstein left Likud because he couldn't defend its agenda and is seeking a broad coalition. Lapid stated Bennett is better suited to be Prime Minister than himself at present.