2021 Elections: The Telam Party is preparing for an independent run led by Ya’alon

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Maariv learned tonight (Saturday) that Telam, headed by Moshe (Boogie) Ya’alon, Preparing for an independent run “with a strong and very interesting human team”. At the same time, Yair Lapid, the chairman of Yesh Atid, estimates that Ya’alon is expected to announce this tomorrow.

According to sources in Tel Aviv, “the announcement is expected very soon, probably tomorrow,” and in addition it was stated that “the farewell to Lapid is in a very good spirit.” In addition, the party began advertising billboards with the slogan “Boogie for Israel.”

The person who may join the Talam list headed by Ya’alon is Prof. Hagai Levin, Who resigned earlier as chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians. In a statement issued later, he said: “Given the size of the hour, the need to heal Israel and the serious threats to public health during this period, and given the political and value slump, I feel a deep commitment to examine the way in which I can make the greatest impact for the benefit of the public in Israel. In light of this, I announce the termination of my position as a member of the National Cabinet of Experts of Magen Israel. “

He added: “At the same time, I will leave my position as chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians in Israel. I am confident that the Association of Public Health Physicians will continue to maintain a balanced professional position and assist the national effort in dealing with the crisis. “

Meanwhile, Lapid posted on his Twitter account: “I greatly appreciate and respect Boogie Ya’alon and wish him success along the way.”

Already last December, Ya’alon announced that in the upcoming elections he is expected to run at the head of a new list of checks, and even clarified that a party led by him will be able to rake in new voters from the right-wing body.

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