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Political Shakeup: Edelstein Ousted, Netanyahu Loyalist Takes Charge

7/25/2025

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On July 15, 2025, a significant political shift occurred in Israel as Yuli Edelstein was removed from his position as head of the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee, replaced by Boaz Bismuth, a staunch Netanyahu supporter. This move seeks to appease ultra-Orthodox parties, with Yitzhak Goldknopf warning that Haredim may resist conscription, even contemplating emigration.

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On July 15, 2025, a significant political shift occurred in Israel as Yuli Edelstein was removed from his position as head of the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee, replaced by Boaz Bismuth, a staunch Netanyahu supporter. This move seeks to appease ultra-Orthodox parties, with Yitzhak Goldknopf warning that Haredim may resist conscription, even contemplating emigration.