Former Communications Minister Eitan Ginzburg Joins Naftali Bennett's Yachdav List for Knesset

On August 5, 2026, the Yachdav party, led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, announced that former Communications Minister and current Knesset member Eitan Ginzburg has joined their list for the upcoming elections. Ginzburg was originally elected to the Knesset as part of Benny Gantz's Blue and White party but left it three months ago.

Yachdav highlighted Ginzburg's extensive public service experience, including roles as Communications Minister, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset, Chair of the Knesset Committee, and Mayor of Ra'anana. He is also a retired lieutenant colonel in the reserves and holds degrees in law and government from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, as well as a master's in political science from Tel Aviv University. Ginzburg currently lives in Ra'anana with his partner and their twin children.

Naftali Bennett praised Ginzburg as a professional and dedicated public servant with proven execution skills, emphasizing that his addition strengthens Yachdav's mission to repair Israel without delay. Ginzburg expressed enthusiasm about joining Bennett's experienced team, stressing the urgent need for a government that will work immediately to fix the damage from the past four difficult years and implement significant reforms through detailed plans. He affirmed his confidence in Bennett's leadership based on their previous collaboration during the Change Government.

The move signals Yachdav's intent to consolidate experienced politicians to present a strong alternative in the next Knesset elections, focusing on swift and effective governance.