The Knesset building in Jerusalem. PHOTO: James Emery.

Arutz Sheva – Former Minister Moshe Kahlon officially cancelled his membership in the Likud party on Tuesday, in further confirmation of his intentions to form a new political party even as reports indicate the groundwork is being laid for spring Knesset elections.

Cancelling his membership is a move Kahlon was required to take in order to form the new party which he announced on Monday, in a meeting with representatives from the Institute of Independent Workers and Small Businesses.

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