Published: 3 September 2018
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Zionist Union faces party split, Barak may be asked to lead (Ynet)
As general elections seem to be likely, sooner rather than later, there are those in the Zionist Union Party who are working energetically behind the scenes and are examining the possibility of a split in the party.
The recent announcements by party Chairman Avi Gabbay that he intends to publish a list of recommended candidates for the primaries have raised the level of pressure among Knesset members who see the state of recent polls and understand that if the party's situation does not dramatically improve, they are likely to remain outside the Knesset.
In recent days, there have been quite a few behind the scenes discussions regarding the possibility of a split in the party.
Party Knesset members admit that political elements, not currently in the party, have held various talks with them over the last few days examining the possibility that eight MKs will breakaway, even during the current Knesset session and establish a party platform as the first stage. In the second stage, they will call on a veteran candidate, Ehud Barak for example, to head the new list.
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