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Yoaz Hendel

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

Politics55 minutes 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
Politics8 hours ago·2 outlets

Shira Shapira Leaves Public Service to Join Yoaz Hendel and Hili Tropper’s Political Party

Shira Shapira, who lost her son Enar in the October 7 attack, resigns from public service to join Yoaz Hendel and Hili Tropper’s political party, driven by a mission to continue h…

Shira Shapira Leaves Public Service to Join Yoaz Hendel and Hili Tropper’s Political Party
Politics14 hours ago

Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Vows to Push 'Defendant Law' in Next Israeli Government

Yoram Cohen, former Shin Bet chief and senior political figure, aims to pass the "Defendant Law" preventing indicted politicians from forming a government in Israel's next adminis…

Politics14 hours ago

Yoaz Hendel Urges Reserve Soldiers to Lead Israel After October 7 Attacks

Yoaz Hendel, leader of the new "Reservists" party, calls for reserve soldiers to lead Israel following the October 7 attacks, warning that internal divisions threaten national sur…

Yoaz Hendel Urges Reserve Soldiers to Lead Israel After October 7 Attacks
Politics22 hours ago

Yoav Segalovitz’s Potential Alliance with Mansour Abbas Fails to Shift Israeli Election Polls

Recent polls show Likud leading Israel’s upcoming elections, with Yisrael Beytenu gaining ground under Gadi Eizenkot. Yoav Segalovitz’s potential alliance with Mansour Abbas’s Ra’…

Yoav Segalovitz’s Potential Alliance with Mansour Abbas Fails to Shift Israeli Election Polls
Politics2 days ago

Israel Faces Internal Distraction Amid Rising US Antisemitism and Regional Threats

Israeli commentator Lilach Sigan warns that Israel's internal political distractions are undermining its ability to address rising antisemitism in the US and security threats from…

Israel Faces Internal Distraction Amid Rising US Antisemitism and Regional Threats
Politics2 days ago

Gantz and Shaked Negotiate Joint Run with Key Role Division Ahead of October Elections

Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked have negotiated a joint run for Israel's October 27 elections, with Gantz leading the list and Shaked securing first choice of government role. This…

Politics2 days ago·2 outlets

Gadi Eizenkot Maintains Lead in Israeli Political Poll as Smotrich Declines

A recent Maariv poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, followed by Netanyahu's Likud with 22. Otzma Yehudit gains a seat while Smotrich's party declines. The coal…

Politics2 days ago·2 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
Politics2 days ago·2 outlets

Gadi Eizenkot Leads with 23 Seats, Likud Close Behind in Latest Maariv Poll

A Maariv poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, Likud close behind with 22, and no major shifts in bloc balances. Most Israelis oppose including Ra'am in the coal…

Gadi Eizenkot Leads with 23 Seats, Likud Close Behind in Latest Maariv Poll
Politics4 days ago·2 outlets

New Right-Wing Parties Vie for Disillusioned Voters Ahead of Israeli Elections

Several new right-wing parties, including those led by Yoaz Hendel and Hili Tropper, Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, and potentially Ofer Winter, are competing to attract disillus…

Politics4 days ago

Raviv Drucker Urges Opposition Lists to Unite Behind Netanyahu Instead of Splitting Votes

Raviv Drucker criticized multiple opposition lists challenging Netanyahu, urging them to stay in Likud and wait for his fall instead of splitting votes.

Politics4 days ago

Yoaz Hendel Pledges Broad Zionist Government Without Ultra-Orthodox or Arab Parties

Yoaz Hendel launched the "Beit Tzioni" party, advocating for a broad Zionist government excluding ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties, criticizing Netanyahu and current ministers, and…

Politics4 days ago·7 outlets

Israeli Reservists Demand Yoaz Hendel as National Security Minister in Next Government

Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper of the Zionist Home-Reservists party launched their campaign for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, demanding Hendel be appointed National Security Mini…

Israeli Reservists Demand Yoaz Hendel as National Security Minister in Next Government
Politics4 days ago

Former Ministers Hendel and Trooper Launch Zionist Home Party Campaign Ahead of Elections

Former ministers Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper launched their "Zionist Home - The Reservists" party campaign, emphasizing unity among Israelis who served the country and opposing a…

Security4 days ago·2 outlets

IDF Reservist Dismissed Over Political Posts Accuses Military of Silencing Right-Wing Voices

IDF reservist Ziv Barness was dismissed after 830 days of service for repeated political posts criticizing military leadership. He accuses Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of silencing r…

Politics5 days ago·3 outlets

New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates

Two recent polls show differing projections for Israel's upcoming elections, with one giving the opposition bloc 61 seats and Otzma Yehudit 9 mandates, while another shows a right…

New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading with 61 Seats, Otzma Yehudit Gains 9 Mandates
Security5 days ago·2 outlets

Extremists Attack Haredim and Draft Supporters at Jerusalem IDF Recruitment Event

Extremist protesters attacked Haredi attendees and draft supporters at a Jerusalem IDF recruitment event, prompting arrests and condemnation from political leaders.

Extremists Attack Haredim and Draft Supporters at Jerusalem IDF Recruitment Event
Politics5 days ago

Yoaz Hendel and Avigdor Lieberman Condemn Ultra-Orthodox Protests Against IDF Draft Programs

Yoaz Hendel and Avigdor Lieberman condemned ultra-Orthodox protests against new IDF draft programs, calling for stricter enforcement of military service and criticizing government…

Politics6 days ago

Israeli Politicians Shift Alliances Amid Election Uncertainty and New Party Formations

Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, many politicians are switching parties and new parties are forming amid voter indecision. MK Hili Tropper left Blue and White to start a ne…

Politics7 days ago·2 outlets

Defense Minister Katz Sparks Political Storm with Live Announcement to Replace Central Command Chief

Defense Minister Israel Katz's live announcement to replace Central Command Chief Avi Blot with Dado Bar Kalifa sparked sharp political backlash and IDF clarifications. Critics co…

Politics7 days ago·2 outlets

Netanyahu and Eizenkot Tie at 23 Seats Each in Latest Israeli Poll

A Kan News poll shows Netanyahu's Likud and Eizenkot's Yashar tied at 23 Knesset seats each, with Bennett's party declining. Netanyahu leads in prime minister suitability, and 45%…

Netanyahu and Eizenkot Tie at 23 Seats Each in Latest Israeli Poll
Politics7 days ago

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…

Politics7 days ago·3 outlets

Former Minister Gilad Erdan Plans Party Launch, Challenges Netanyahu and Narrow Government

Gilad Erdan plans to launch a new party and run in Israel's 26th Knesset elections, positioning himself against Netanyahu and narrow coalition governments. He rejects Netanyahu's…

Former Minister Gilad Erdan Plans Party Launch, Challenges Netanyahu and Narrow Government
PoliticsAug 1, 2026

Israel Election Polls Show Likud Leading, Opposition Struggles to Secure Majority

As Israel approaches elections in under 90 days, polls show Likud leading but the opposition struggling to secure a majority, with undecided voters playing a crucial role. The opp…

Israel Election Polls Show Likud Leading, Opposition Struggles to Secure Majority
PoliticsJul 31, 2026

Likud Gains as Shas Drops to Seven Seats in Latest Israeli Poll

A Maariv poll shows Likud gaining two seats to 22 while Shas falls to seven seats. The coalition bloc holds 49 mandates, the opposition 57, with the new Zionist Home party crossin…

PoliticsJul 31, 2026

Shira Shapira Sets Conditions for Coalition Talks with Mansour Abbas

Shira Shapira, leader of the Beit Tzioni faction, sets clear principles for Israel's next coalition government, emphasizing a broad Zionist alliance based on shared values and exc…

Shira Shapira Sets Conditions for Coalition Talks with Mansour Abbas
PoliticsJul 31, 2026·4 outlets

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Gains While Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Retains Lead

A new poll shows Netanyahu's Likud gaining 2 seats to 22, while Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael remains the largest party with 23 seats. The opposition bloc holds 57 seats, short of a maj…

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Gains While Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Retains Lead
PoliticsJul 30, 2026

Rising Ultra-Orthodox Enlistment Highlights Impact of Sanctions Amid Political Shifts

Political analysts discuss Naftali Bennett's falling polls, a rise in ultra-Orthodox IDF enlistment, and tensions between Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox parties, highlighting shifti…

Rising Ultra-Orthodox Enlistment Highlights Impact of Sanctions Amid Political Shifts
PoliticsJul 30, 2026

Pressure Mounts on Benny Gantz for Tri-Leadership with Smotrich and Edelstein Amid Election Delays

Benny Gantz is under pressure to accept a tri-leadership with Dedi Smotrich and Yuli Edelstein amid delays launching his new party and poor poll performance. Gantz refuses, fearin…

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
PoliticsJul 29, 2026

Ayelet Shaked Warns Partners About Difficulty Crossing Electoral Threshold in Joint List Talks

Ayelet Shaked warned her negotiation partners about the difficulty of passing the electoral threshold independently, citing her past failures with the New Right and Jewish Home pa…

Ayelet Shaked Warns Partners About Difficulty Crossing Electoral Threshold in Joint List Talks
PoliticsJul 28, 2026·2 outlets

Undecided Voters Could Decide Israel's 2026 Election Amid Security and Cost of Living Concerns

About 10% of Israeli voters remain undecided three months before the 2026 elections, potentially deciding eight to ten Knesset seats. Security and economic issues dominate their c…

Undecided Voters Could Decide Israel's 2026 Election Amid Security and Cost of Living Concerns
PoliticsJul 28, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Politicians Condemn Vandalism and Threats Against Channel 12 News

Channel 12 News in Tel Aviv suffered vandalism and threatening messages for the second time in a month, prompting widespread condemnation from Israeli politicians and calls for po…

PoliticsJul 28, 2026

Israel’s Non-Zionist Population Projected Below Majority Until 2060s, Experts Say

Israeli forecasts indicate that the combined Arab and ultra-Orthodox populations will not form a majority until the 2060s, contradicting recent warnings of a non-Zionist majority…

Israel’s Non-Zionist Population Projected Below Majority Until 2060s, Experts Say
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·6 outlets

Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Leads with 23 Seats; Beit Tzioni Passes Electoral Threshold

A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 23 seats, Likud at 22, and Beit Tzioni crossing the electoral threshold, expanding the anti-Netanyahu bloc to 70…

Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Leads with 23 Seats; Beit Tzioni Passes Electoral Threshold
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Benny Gantz's Demand Stalls Formation of Third Political Bloc Ahead of Israeli Elections

Negotiations to form a third political bloc in Israel have stalled due to Benny Gantz's demand to lead the list, prompting a likely split into two separate parties led by Gilad Er…

Benny Gantz's Demand Stalls Formation of Third Political Bloc Ahead of Israeli Elections
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Hendel and Trooper Pass Threshold, Boosting Gadi Eizenkot’s Political Prospects

Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper’s party crossed the electoral threshold in a recent poll, benefiting Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party by strengthening his bloc and complicating coalitio…

Hendel and Trooper Pass Threshold, Boosting Gadi Eizenkot’s Political Prospects
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Ofer Winter Plans New Nationwide Party as Gilad Erdan Threatens Libel Suit Against Broadcaster

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter plans to form a new nationwide party, rejecting alliance with the Religious Zionist Party. Meanwhile, Gilad Erdan prepares to launch his own…

PoliticsJul 27, 2026

Yoaz Hendel Strongly Condemns Religious Zionism Party for Supporting Haredi Draft Evasion

Yoaz Hendel criticized the Religious Zionism party for supporting Haredi draft evasion and anti-Zionist laws after their July 2026 primaries. He called their wartime conduct disgr…

Yoaz Hendel Strongly Condemns Religious Zionism Party for Supporting Haredi Draft Evasion
PoliticsJul 24, 2026·2 outlets

Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Surges to 23 Seats as Netanyahu's Likud Falls to 20 in New Poll

A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party surging to 23 seats, overtaking Netanyahu's Likud, which falls to 20 seats. The opposition bloc holds a narrow majority, while Benne…

Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Surges to 23 Seats as Netanyahu's Likud Falls to 20 in New Poll
SecurityJul 23, 2026

Reserve Soldier Removed Over Pro-Smotriz Video Sparks Claims of Double Standards in IDF

An Israeli reserve soldier was swiftly dismissed after posting a pro-Bezalel Smotrich video in uniform, prompting criticism from analyst Amit Segal about inconsistent IDF enforcem…

PoliticsJul 22, 2026

MK Hili Tropper Rejects Coalition with Netanyahu and Criticizes Aryeh Deri's Support for Draft Dodgers

MK Hili Tropper criticized Shas leader Aryeh Deri for supporting draft-dodging grandchildren and refused to support Netanyahu's coalition due to its inclusion of non-Zionist eleme…

MK Hili Tropper Rejects Coalition with Netanyahu and Criticizes Aryeh Deri's Support for Draft Dodgers
PoliticsJul 21, 2026

New Poll Shows Likud and Gadi Eizenkot's Party Tied, Bennett Hits New Low

A Channel 13 poll shows Likud and Gadi Eizenkot's party tied at 21 mandates each, Bennett's party falls to 14, and no bloc can form a government without Arab party support.

New Poll Shows Likud and Gadi Eizenkot's Party Tied, Bennett Hits New Low
PoliticsJul 20, 2026·3 outlets

Gadi Eizenkot’s Party Leads New Poll as Netanyahu Gains Support

A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, Netanyahu’s Likud gaining to 23, and no bloc able to form a government without Arab party support. Eizenkot l…

PoliticsJul 20, 2026

New Right-Wing Parties Emerge Ahead of Israeli Elections, Shaping Political Landscape

Ahead of Israel's elections, new right-wing and centrist parties are forming through intense negotiations involving key politicians, potentially reshaping the political map. Moran…

New Right-Wing Parties Emerge Ahead of Israeli Elections, Shaping Political Landscape
PoliticsJul 20, 2026·2 outlets

Ayelet Shaked and Yuli Edelstein Veto Benny Gantz Leading New Party List

Ayelet Shaked and Yuli Edelstein oppose Benny Gantz leading their new centrist party list, fearing it will alienate soft right-wing voters. Despite agreement on campaign strategy…

Ayelet Shaked and Yuli Edelstein Veto Benny Gantz Leading New Party List
SecurityJul 19, 2026

US Intensifies Strikes on Iran and Boosts Middle East Forces Amid Rising Tensions

The US has intensified airstrikes on Iran and increased its military presence in the Middle East, while Israel faces domestic legal and security incidents including a court freeze…

US Intensifies Strikes on Iran and Boosts Middle East Forces Amid Rising Tensions