Head of Sdot Negev Regional Council Resigns from Likud Party Due to Government Conduct during War
Attorney Tamir Aidan, the head of the Sdot Negev Regional Council, made a surprising announcement today, revealing his decision to terminate his membership in the Likud party. Aidan cited the government’s conduct since the outbreak of the war as the primary reason behind his resignation.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Aidan expressed his disappointment with the Israeli government’s actions during the war. He claimed that the government had failed to provide adequate tools and support to protect the security and resilience of the residents in the region.
“In light of the conduct of the Israeli government in the last war that was imposed on us in providing tools and torturers to maintain the security and resilience of our residents, I hereby announce my resignation from the Likud party,” Aidan wrote in the letter. He added, “I place all responsibility on the Israeli government and call on all my friends at the Likud Center to take a similar step in view of the massive failure.”
Aidan’s decision to leave the Likud party comes as a surprise to many, as he has been an influential figure within the party for several years. It is unclear at this point what his future political plans may be.
Meanwhile, drama also unfolded during a recent cabinet meeting where the Israeli government offered to pay the Palestinians to ensure nonviolence. The proposal sparked controversy, with some accusing the government of appeasement. The heated exchange was captured as “You offer to pay the Palestinians so they don’t kill us.”
In addition, there was a mini-drama within Bish Atid, as Idan Roll clashed with Yair Lapid. The details of their disagreement are unknown at this time.
The resignation of Tamir Aidan from the Likud party highlights growing dissatisfaction among some members of the party regarding the government’s actions during the war. It remains to be seen if more members will follow in Aidan’s footsteps and distance themselves from Likud.