Likud in talks with Yesh Atid MP over potential defection

Senior figures within Israel’s Likud party are in negotiations with Yesh Atid MP Yaron Levy over a possible switch of allegiance, according to reports. The discussions have included meetings between party officials and Levy, during which the possibility of incorporating him into Likud’s Knesset slate through a political arrangement was raised. Such moves, known as ‘parachuting’ candidates into safe positions on party lists, are not uncommon in Israeli politics when parties seek to strengthen their parliamentary representation or secure high-profile defections. Yesh Atid, the centrist party led by Yair Lapid, has faced internal challenges in recent months. The potential departure of a sitting MP would represent a notable loss for the party, whilst offering Likud an opportunity to bolster its coalition-building efforts ahead of any future elections or political shifts.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.