Not Ravivo – 'Ravivous': The Double Blow to Netanyahu in the Likud
Behind the departing MK Eliyahu Ravivo stands his brother Yair, mayor of Lod and a key figure in the Likud. With his departure, Netanyahu may have lost a right-wing Mizrahi force multiplier that connected him…
Assessment
The departure of Eliyahu Revivo from the Likud faction, alongside his brother Yair Revivo's influence as a key figure in the party, represents a dual blow to Netanyahu's political standing. This loss undermines his connection to the periphery and his right-wing Mizrahi power base. Meanwhile, Netanyahu is struggling to contain disgruntled Likud lawmakers who may defect to a new party formed by former Likud members Erdan and Edelstein, a development that could further fragment his coalition.