Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel Announce Joint Political Move to Form Broad Zionist Government

Hili Tropper, Yoaz Hendel, Shira Shapira, and Elisaf Peretz are holding a joint press conference Tuesday evening at Beit Tzioni America in Tel Aviv to present their new political initiative and outline the principles of their emerging political force ahead of upcoming elections. The party Tropper founded, now merged with the Reservists Party, includes signatories such as bereaved families, war heroes, IDF veterans, educators, and public figures from across Israeli society. Notable supporters include Dana Silverman, sister of Shiri Bibas and aunt to Ariel and Kfir Bibas; Avi Harush, father of the late Reef Harush; Yehonatan Ben Shabat, severely wounded in Rafah battles; Yiftach Ramon, chairman of the Ramon Foundation and son of Ilan and Rona Ramon; alumni of Branco Weiss High School in Ramla; and former Tel Aviv-Yafo deputy mayor and Knesset member Asaf Zamir.

Tropper and Hendel, along with Elad Malka, chairman of the Reservists Party, agreed today to run jointly and establish a unified political force aiming to lead the formation of a broad Zionist government. This marks Hendel's sixth political alliance, having previously partnered with figures such as Benny Gantz, Moshe "Bogie" Ya'alon, Tzvi Hauser, Gideon Sa'ar, and Ayelet Shaked, excluding an unmaterialized attempt with Tzipi Livni.

Gadi Eizenkot, chairman of the Yashar Party, praised Tropper's return to politics, calling him a unifying and experienced leader essential for Israel's recovery and for forming a Zionist government that will unite the nation and restore the country’s proper path. Benny Gantz also welcomed Tropper and Hendel back to the political arena, noting their alignment with his initiative to create a broad Zionist bloc. Gantz emphasized that the next government must be broad and Zionist, excluding reliance on Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties, to avoid future disasters.

The new political force aims to present itself as a unifying option for voters seeking a broad Zionist government in the upcoming elections.