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Gilad Erdan

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gilad Erdan, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics5 hours ago·7 outlets

Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan's New Right-Wing Party Unity

Aliza Bloch, former mayor of Beit Shemesh, joined Gilad Erdan's new right-wing party Unity, emphasizing a new approach to ultra-Orthodox conscription and national responsibility…

Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan's New Right-Wing Party Unity
Politics7 hours ago·5 outlets

Former Israeli UN Envoy Gilad Erdan Launches New Party 'Unity' in Bet Shemesh

Gilad Erdan launched his new party "Unity" in Bet Shemesh on August 11, 2026, with Aliza Bloch joining. The party targets right-wing voters dissatisfied with Likud, emphasizing un…

Politics11 hours ago·5 outlets

Poll Shows Limited Support Among Likud Members for New Erdan-Adelstein Party

A poll shows only 3.9% of Likud members are likely to support Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's new party, while most remain confident in the right-wing bloc's election victory. Wi…

Poll Shows Limited Support Among Likud Members for New Erdan-Adelstein Party
Politics18 hours ago·2 outlets

Political Survival Game Intensifies as Parties Struggle to Pass Israel's Electoral Threshold

Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, smaller parties like those led by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein struggle to pass the electoral threshold, employing risky tactics. Polls show Na…

Politics1 day ago

Netanyahu Reserves Knesset Slots for Ministers Katz, Katz, and Sa'ar in Likud List

Prime Minister Netanyahu will reserve Knesset list slots for ministers Gideon Sa'ar, Israel Katz, and Haim Katz in the Likud party ahead of upcoming elections, allowing them to fo…

Netanyahu Reserves Knesset Slots for Ministers Katz, Katz, and Sa'ar in Likud List
Politics1 day ago·2 outlets

Netanyahu Holds Strong Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot Among Small Party Voters for Prime Minister

A poll among undecided voters and small party supporters in Israel shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading Gadi Eizenkot by a wide margin as the preferred prime minister c…

Politics1 day ago·4 outlets

Aliza Bloch Supports Inclusive Government Talks but Rules Out Terror-Linked Arab Parties

Aliza Bloch, who recently joined Gilad Erdan's party, supports including Arab representation in a broad Israeli government if parties recognize Israel's Jewish identity and suppor…

Aliza Bloch Supports Inclusive Government Talks but Rules Out Terror-Linked Arab Parties
Politics1 day ago

Moshe Feiglin Proposes United Right-Wing Bloc with Smotrich, Ben Gvir, and Winter

Moshe Feiglin calls for a united right-wing bloc with Smotrich, Ben Gvir, and Winter to increase electoral strength, warning Zehut will run alone if rejected.

Politics2 days ago

Avigdor Lieberman Urges Opposition Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections

Avigdor Lieberman urged Israeli opposition leaders to unite and focus on defeating Netanyahu's coalition ahead of elections in two and a half months, warning against internal conf…

Politics2 days ago

Right-Wing Government Turns Into a Trap for Likud, Undermining Its Own Power

Israel's full right-wing government under Likud has become a self-defeating trap, pushing a theocratic agenda and judicial changes to protect Netanyahu, while losing control and f…

Politics2 days ago·4 outlets

Netanyahu’s Remarks Against Haredi Draft Dodgers Linked to Attempt to Secure Gilad Erdan’s Knesset Seat

Benjamin Netanyahu’s private remarks against Haredi draft dodgers were linked to an attempt to secure a Knesset seat for Gilad Erdan in Likud, which Erdan rejected. Likud denies t…

Netanyahu’s Remarks Against Haredi Draft Dodgers Linked to Attempt to Secure Gilad Erdan’s Knesset Seat
Politics2 days ago

Dedi Simhi Considers Leaving Gantz for Reserved Likud Seat Amid Political Uncertainty

Dedi Simhi, allied with Benny Gantz for upcoming elections, is considering leaving if offered a reserved Likud seat due to Gantz's weak poll performance and failed alliances. Simh…

Politics2 days ago·2 outlets

Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz Resign From Likud, Triggering New Knesset Entries

Yuli Edelstein and Dan Illouz plan to resign from the Knesset after joining new parties, allowing Shabtai Katesh and Erez Tadmor to enter the 25th Knesset. Likud MK Avichai Boaron…

Politics2 days ago

Likud MK Avichai Boaron Threatens to Expel Dan Illouz and Yuli Edelstein Over Party Switch

Politics2 days ago

Gilad Sharon Set to Enter Knesset for Likud Amid Party Resignations

Gilad Sharon is set to join the Knesset as a Likud member after multiple party resignations created vacancies, marking an unexpected political return despite previous opposition f…

Politics2 days ago·2 outlets

Amit Segal Supports Gilad Erdan’s Claim of Likud Offer Amid Political Shifts

Amit Segal supports Gilad Erdan’s claim that Likud offered him a reserved spot, but Erdan is reportedly forming a new party. Segal notes Netanyahu’s limited ability to allocate re…

Politics2 days ago·9 outlets

Former Itamar Ben-Gvir Advisor Joins Gilad Erdan's New Right-Wing Party

Itamar Sassover, former advisor to Itamar Ben-Gvir, joins Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's new right-wing party, which opposes Likud and rejects narrow coalitions. Erdan criticize…

Former Itamar Ben-Gvir Advisor Joins Gilad Erdan's New Right-Wing Party
Politics3 days ago

Avigdor Lieberman Reveals Offers to Join Israel Beytenu Were Rejected by Key Politicians

Avigdor Lieberman revealed he invited Gilad Erdan, Yuli Edelstein, and Hili Tropper to join Israel Beytenu but was refused. He denied plans to ally with Naftali Bennett, criticize…

Politics3 days ago·2 outlets

Four Parties Vie for Right-Center Voters in Israel’s Third Bloc Ahead of Elections

Four Israeli parties known as the "third bloc" are competing to attract right and center-right voters dissatisfied with the current government. Led by figures like Benny Gantz, Hi…

Four Parties Vie for Right-Center Voters in Israel’s Third Bloc Ahead of Elections
Politics3 days ago

Smotrich Could Secure 10 Knesset Seats Through Religious Zionism and Zehut Union

Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party risks falling below the electoral threshold alone, but a union with Zehut could secure 10 Knesset seats and strengthen the right-wing co…

Politics3 days ago·3 outlets

Bennett and Lieberman Plan Post-Election Alliance to Challenge Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister

Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman plan a post-election alliance to outnumber Gadi Eisenkot’s party and enforce a rotation for prime minister. Meanwhile, Ayelet Shaked and Benn…

Bennett and Lieberman Plan Post-Election Alliance to Challenge Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister
Politics5 days ago·4 outlets

Gantz to Lead Joint List, Shaked to Choose Government Role in Possible Third Bloc Union

Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked are negotiating a joint electoral list for the October 27 elections, with Gantz leading the list and Shaked securing first choice of government role…

Gantz to Lead Joint List, Shaked to Choose Government Role in Possible Third Bloc Union
Politics5 days ago·4 outlets

Moshe Kahlon Predicts Naftali Bennett or Avigdor Lieberman as Next Israeli Prime Minister

Moshe Kahlon forecasts that if the Zionist change bloc wins 61 seats, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman will unite to form a rotation government, potentially including Gadi Ei…

Moshe Kahlon Predicts Naftali Bennett or Avigdor Lieberman as Next Israeli Prime Minister
Politics5 days ago·2 outlets

New Party by Erdan and Edelstein Fails to Pass Electoral Threshold in Latest Poll

A new poll shows the party formed by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein failing to pass the electoral threshold, with Likud losing a seat and Yisrael Beiteinu gaining two. The coaliti…

Politics5 days ago

Israeli Politics Highlighted in Weekly Satirical Review Featuring Ben Gvir, Netanyahu, and New Party Formation

Yossi Abdu's weekly satirical news segment covers Israeli political events including the High Court's halt of Ben Gvir's plan, Netanyahu's Knesset activity, Lapid's budget critiqu…

Politics5 days ago·12 outlets

Benny Gantz Welcomes Gilad Erdan’s New Right-Wing Party and Calls for Broad Zionist Unity Government

Benny Gantz congratulated Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein on forming a new right-wing party focused on creating a broad Zionist unity government. Erdan emphasized opposing narrow c…

Benny Gantz Welcomes Gilad Erdan’s New Right-Wing Party and Calls for Broad Zionist Unity Government
Politics5 days ago

Emily Amrussi Urges Israeli Right and Center to Unite for Upcoming Elections

Journalist Emily Amrussi calls on Israeli right and center politicians to unite into a single list ahead of elections, representing the center bloc and prioritizing national unity…

Politics5 days ago

Political Scientist Predicts Right-Wing Party Consolidation Ahead of Israeli Elections

Professor Asher Cohen predicts that Israel's fragmented right-wing parties will consolidate before the elections due to a high electoral threshold and voter concerns about wasted…

Politics6 days ago

Black Swan Party Collapses in Polls Amid Shifting Israeli Political Landscape

Dr. Menachem Lazar analyzed Israel's shifting political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections, noting the collapse of the Black Swan party in polls and the rise of Gadi Eisenkot's…

Politics6 days ago·7 outlets

Gilad Erdan to Launch New Political Party with Yuli Edelstein as No. 2

Gilad Erdan is launching a new political party with Yuli Edelstein as his second-in-command, while Moshe Kahlon and Benny Gantz decline to join. The party aims to offer an alterna…

Politics7 days ago

Sharren Haskel Stands by Controversial Testimony Amid Political Rift with Gideon Sa'ar

Sharren Haskel stands by her affidavit alleging coalition members were asked to secretly record votes in the Knesset, despite denials from her former party New Hope. She resigned…

SecurityAug 4, 2026

Environment Minister Pushes Ahead With Crocodile Transfer to Ketziot Prison Despite Court Injunction

Environment Minister Idit Silman continues to promote transferring crocodiles to Ketziot Prison for security purposes despite a court injunction and expert opposition. She reclass…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026·4 outlets

Former Minister Gilad Erdan Offers News Anchor Natali Shem-Tov Key Role in New Party, She Declines

Former minister Gilad Erdan is set to announce a new political party and offered news anchor Natali Shem-Tov a prominent role, which she declined. Shem-Tov remains open to a Likud…

Former Minister Gilad Erdan Offers News Anchor Natali Shem-Tov Key Role in New Party, She Declines
PoliticsAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

Aryeh Deri’s Shas Hits Record Low in Poll Amid Political Shifts in Israel

Aryeh Deri’s Shas party hits a record low of seven Knesset seats in polls, influenced by military exemption controversies. Potential Ra’am-Segalovich alliance may reshape Arab-Jew…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Moshe Kahlon Holds Up Gilad Erdan’s New Political Party Launch

Gilad Erdan is preparing to launch a new political party within the emerging "third bloc" in Israel but is delaying the official announcement pending former Finance Minister Moshe…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Gilad Erdan Strongly Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Live Dismissal of IDF Central Command Chief

Gilad Erdan condemned Defense Minister Israel Katz's live dismissal of IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot, calling it harmful to security and dishonorable to right-wing values.

PoliticsAug 2, 2026·4 outlets

Netanyahu and Eshel Tie at 23 Seats as Bennett’s Party Plummets to 13 in Dramatic Poll

A new poll shows a tie between Netanyahu’s Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael at 23 seats each, while Naftali Bennett’s party falls sharply to 13 seats. Several prominent politicia…

Netanyahu and Eshel Tie at 23 Seats as Bennett’s Party Plummets to 13 in Dramatic Poll
PoliticsAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

Likud and Yisrael Sheli Lead as Bennett and Golan Lose Support in New Poll

A Kan News poll shows Likud and Yisrael Sheli each gaining 23 Knesset seats, while Naftali Bennett's Beyachad and Yair Golan's Democrats lose seats. New right-wing parties led by…

Likud and Yisrael Sheli Lead as Bennett and Golan Lose Support in New Poll
PoliticsAug 2, 2026

Third Political Bloc Talks Collapse as Parties Prepare to Run Separately Ahead of Deadline

Negotiations among Israeli political groups in the "third bloc" have collapsed, with parties like Benny Gantz's and others preparing to run separately ahead of the September 7-8 c…

SecurityAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

Jerusalem Court Temporarily Halts Plan to Deploy Nile Crocodiles in Israeli Prisons

The Jerusalem District Court has temporarily blocked Israel's plan to place Nile crocodiles in prisons for security purposes, following a petition by animal rights activists. The…

Jerusalem Court Temporarily Halts Plan to Deploy Nile Crocodiles in Israeli Prisons
PoliticsAug 2, 2026·5 outlets

Gilad Erdan Faces Internal Backlash Over Excluding Democrats from Future Coalition

Gilad Erdan faces internal criticism for ruling out the Democratic Party in future coalitions, undermining his leverage with Netanyahu and complicating efforts to form a unity gov…

Gilad Erdan Faces Internal Backlash Over Excluding Democrats from Future Coalition
PoliticsAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

Yehadut HaTorah Chair Goldknopf Criticizes Netanyahu Over Draft Law Remarks

Yitzhak Goldknopf, leader of the Yehadut HaTorah party, criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent private remarks, accusing him of lacking genuine intent to regulate the draft…

Yehadut HaTorah Chair Goldknopf Criticizes Netanyahu Over Draft Law Remarks
PoliticsAug 2, 2026·3 outlets

Yehadut HaTorah Chair Goldknopf Says Netanyahu Abandons Draft Law After Arrests Bill Fails

Yehadut HaTorah leader Yitzhak Goldknopf condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu's admission that the temporary arrests law failed, accusing him of abandoning plans to regulate the mil…

Yehadut HaTorah Chair Goldknopf Says Netanyahu Abandons Draft Law After Arrests Bill Fails
SecurityAug 1, 2026·2 outlets

US Considers New Strikes on Iran Amid Tehran's Threats to Israeli Infrastructure

President Trump is considering new US strikes on Iran's energy sites amid rising tensions, with Iran threatening retaliation against Israeli and US infrastructure. The US Embassy…

US Considers New Strikes on Iran Amid Tehran's Threats to Israeli Infrastructure
PoliticsJul 31, 2026

New Political Bloc Between Netanyahu and Opposition Nears Decisive Moment Ahead of Israeli Elections

As Israel’s election approaches, a new political bloc between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition is forming, with key figures like Gilad Erdan and Ofer Winter considering indepen…

PoliticsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Reserve Brigadier General Hazi Nechama Confirms Willingness to Join Gilad Erdan’s Potential Party

Reserve Brigadier General Hazi Nechama confirmed he is in talks with Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan and would join Erdan’s new political party if formed. Nechama praised Erdan’…

PoliticsJul 30, 2026

Netanyahu and Gilad Erdan Court Moshe Kahlon for Political Comeback

Benjamin Netanyahu and Gilad Erdan are both seeking to recruit former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon for upcoming elections, offering him prominent roles in their respective politi…

PoliticsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Shas Condemns New Right-Wing Parties for Excluding Ultra-Orthodox Jews

Shas's newspaper accuses new right-wing parties and opposition leaders of seeking to exclude the ultra-Orthodox from government formation, labeling their political unity as one of…

Shas Condemns New Right-Wing Parties for Excluding Ultra-Orthodox Jews