Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Announce New Right-Wing Party With Clear Anti-Haredi Message

Former Israeli ambassador to the UN and US Gilad Erdan and former Knesset Speaker and Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Yuli Edelstein will officially announce the formation of a new right-wing political party tomorrow. The announcement follows months of speculation and marks their return to the forefront of Israeli politics with a strong message targeting Haredi parties and the future government coalition.

Ahead of the official statement, Erdan and Edelstein released their first joint campaign video, which criticizes the current political system and outlines the party’s core principles: right-wing ideology, military conscription, and unity. The video features news clips about the Basic Law on Torah Study and the cancellation of yeshiva students’ arrests, highlighting Haredi party leaders including Itzhak Goldknopf and Moshe Gafni.

In the video, Erdan addresses rumors about his political plans, confirming the party launch is imminent. Edelstein appears alongside him, reinforcing the message. A notable scene shows Edelstein rejecting a phone call from Goldknopf, saying "not relevant" and disconnecting, signaling the party’s intention to form a government without Haredi parties, emphasizing the issue of military conscription.

The campaign video closes with the phrase "launching soon," underscoring the imminent political move. This public dismissal of Haredi representatives sends a clear signal about the party’s stance and future coalition preferences. The political impact and voter response remain to be seen.