Oren Hazan - will he secure five seats in the next Knesset?

After failing to win a seat on the Likud list, the provocative politician means to lead own party in time for April elections.

MK Oren Hazan hoists a trophy after winning the Knesset's backgammon tournament on January 30, 2018.

MK Oren Hazan hoists a trophy after winning the Knesset's backgammon tournament on January 30, 2018.

(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)

ByHAGAY HACOHEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2019 20:36

Updated: FEBRUARY 15, 2019 01:04

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