Trooper to Join Eisenkot List, Hendel Out of Running

Hili Tropper, a minister from the National Unity party, is expected to join Benny Gantz's list, running alongside former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. This move effectively removes the possibility of a joint run between Eisenkot and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The decision comes as part of significant shifts within the National Unity party ahead of upcoming elections.

Meanwhile, other prominent figures are navigating their political futures. Minister of Interior and Justice Ayelet Shaked's political path remains uncertain following these developments. Minister of Science and Technology Ofir Akunis is also reportedly considering his options. Former Minister of Education and Diaspora Affairs, Rabbi Rafi Peretz, and former Minister of Defense, MK Yisrael Katz, are also mentioned as potentially being part of the new alignment, though details are still fluid.

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Tzachi Hanegbi, is also out of the running for a spot on Gantz's list. He is reportedly considering running independently or joining another political faction. The political maneuvering highlights the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of Israeli politics as parties consolidate and realign ahead of elections.