Free Democratic Israel
Free Israel ישראל חופשית | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Eli Avidar |
| Founder | Eli Avidar[1] |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Split from | Yisrael Beiteinu |
| Ideology | Libertarianism[2] Anti-corruption[3] Governance reform[4] |
| Most MKs | 0 |
| Current MKs | 0 |
Free Israel (Hebrew: ישראל חופשית, romanized: Yisrael Hofsheet) is a libertarian political party in Israel founded by former Yisrael Beiteinu MK Eli Avidar in 2022. It currently has no representation in the Knesset but will participate in the November 2022 election.
The name of the party is currently under question, as an existing nonprofit organization in Israel, the Free Israel Movement, has held a similar name since 2009. They have stated that if Avidar attempts to go through with using the name, they will take legal action to prevent it.[5][6]
References
- ^ Carrie Keller-Lynn; Staff writer (2 August 2022). "Promising to pursue Netanyahu, libertarian rebel MK Avidar announces own party". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Promising to pursue Netanyahu, libertarian rebel MK Avidar announces own party". The Times of Israel. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Ex-Yisrael Beytenu MK Starts New Party To Fight Corruption". Hamodia. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ Amir Ettinger (3 August 2022). "Former Yisrael Beytenu MK announces independent Knesset bid". Israel Hayom. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "מכה לאלי אבידר: "לא ניתן לו להשתמש בשם שלנו"". סרוגים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ "מסתבך: הדרישה של 'ישראל חופשית' מאלי אבידר". סרוגים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-08-06.