Gilad Erdan to Launch New Political Party with Yuli Edelstein as No. 2
After weeks of political negotiations and preparations, Gilad Erdan is set to officially launch his new political party on Thursday. The party aims to present a fresh alternative in the upcoming elections. Yuli Edelstein, former Speaker of the Knesset and a senior figure in the national camp, will be placed second on the party list, providing significant strength to the new formation from the outset.
Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon has decided not to join the new party at this stage, despite attempts to recruit him. Kahlon prefers to keep open the option of securing a reserved spot on the Likud list instead. Additionally, Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity party, will not be part of the new initiative, meaning the launch will proceed without these two prominent figures who had been speculated to join.
The new party's formation reflects ongoing realignments ahead of the 2026 elections, as political leaders position themselves for the upcoming campaign.
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