Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Announce New Right-Wing Party in Tel Aviv

Former Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan and Knesset member Yuli Edelstein will officially announce the formation of a new right-wing political party tomorrow at 19:15 in Expo Tel Aviv. The announcement event will take place in hall A5 at the eastern entrance of Pavilion 10 and will be broadcast live and digitally for media outlets. Erdan will lead the party, with Edelstein serving as his deputy.

This new party aims to offer a nationalist and state-oriented alternative for voters dissatisfied with the current coalition, emphasizing national right-wing principles. Both Erdan and Edelstein, former senior members of the Likud party, intend to promote a clear ideological agenda focusing on equal burden-sharing, particularly regarding military conscription, and a firm opposition to joining a government coalition with left-wing parties.

The announcement follows weeks of secretive political negotiations and meetings between the two politicians. The new party is expected to impact Israel's political bloc landscape ahead of the 2026 elections, potentially reshaping right-wing representation in the Knesset.