Yuli Edelstein leaves Likud after 23 years: "There is no other way, change is needed"
In an interview with "Meet the Press" on Channel 12 News, former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein announced his departure from Likud after 23 years. He sharply criticized the Basic Law: Torah Study for the Public,…
Assessment
A senior Likud figure with 23 years in the party has publicly broken ranks, citing the coalition's legislative direction as a breaking point. The departure signals potential realignment on the right, as the former Knesset speaker frames his exit around a need for responsible conservative governance. The immediate question is whether this is a solitary defection or the beginning of a broader split.