Yoaz Hendel Criticizes Gilad Erdan for Launching Party Below Electoral Threshold

Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists' Party, sharply criticized Gilad Erdan, leader of the Unity Party, during a private meeting. Hendel accused Erdan of establishing a party that is unlikely to pass the electoral threshold, suggesting Erdan made this move only after seeing his own party's stability. Hendel contrasted his party with Erdan's, asserting that neither he nor his partner Hili Tropper would allow Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties to secure a 61-seat majority in the Knesset.

Addressing future investigations, Hendel promised that his party would conduct a commission of inquiry but would not initiate any investigations themselves. He expressed confusion over Erdan's statements on this matter. Hendel also criticized veteran politicians who have discussed the ultra-Orthodox sector for 30 years without taking effective action. He claimed that according to his party's internal polls, the Reservists' Party is surpassing the electoral threshold.

Recent public opinion polls indicate that the Reservists' Party, led by Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel, is above the electoral threshold. In contrast, the Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz and the Balad party under Sami Abu Shehadeh are polling below the threshold.