Yuli Edelstein
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yuli Edelstein, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Netanyahu Navigates Critical Likud Primaries Amid Right-Wing Coalition Challenges
Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively shaping the Likud primaries to secure a strong party list ahead of national elections, while managing right-wing coalition dynamics. He suppor…
Statistical Glitch in Israeli Poll Highlights Limits of Election Forecasts and Reveals New Party Voter Profile
A polling error involving one respondent caused a one-seat shift between Likud and Religious Zionism, illustrating statistical noise in Israeli election forecasts. Meanwhile, the…
Liberman Proposes Unified Prime Minister Solution to Opposition Ahead of 2026 Elections
Avigdor Liberman claims to have developed a prime minister solution acceptable to all opposition parties, rejecting independent runs and technical mergers ahead of Israel's 2026 e…
Israeli MKs Resign From Parties But Retain Seats and Salaries Until Elections
Several Israeli Knesset members have left their parties or formed new ones but continue to serve and receive salaries until the upcoming elections, raising public debate about the…
Netanyahu Shapes Likud Primary List Amid Rising Internal Party Tensions
Benjamin Netanyahu has pre-selected favored candidates for the Likud primaries, aiming to strengthen his party list and later unify the fragmented right-wing bloc. He balances all…
Bereaved Sister Delivers Emotional Speech at National Return Ceremony to Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria
Elena Keshet, sister of Keti Vintrov who was killed in a 2001 terror attack, spoke emotionally at the National Return Ceremony to the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria. Keshet…
Likud MK Tzaga Malka Withdraws from Party Primaries Over Eligibility Dispute
Likud MK Tzaga Malka withdrew from the party primaries after being disqualified from the new immigrants' slot due to immigration date rules. She is the third MK to quit the race…
Yuli Edelstein Joins Political Debate Amid Criticism of Fragmented Parties and Arab-Israeli Cooperation
Yuli Edelstein joined a political debate criticizing fragmented parties in Israel. The article praises Yoav Segalovich's crime-fighting work and highlights Mansour Abbas's pragmat…
Likud Gains Two Seats While Otzma Yehudit Loses Support Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset Election
A recent poll shows Likud rising to 30 seats while Otzma Yehudit loses ground ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, with coalition blocs holding a narrow majority.
Israeli Forces Arrest Terror Cell in Jenin Before Planned Attack at West Bank Ceremony
Israeli forces arrested a three-member terror cell in Jenin overnight that planned to attack a West Bank settlement ceremony attended by Defense Minister Israel Katz and other off…
Israeli Security Forces Foil Assassination Plot Against Defense Minister Israel Katz in West Bank
Israeli security forces arrested a terrorist cell from Jenin that planned to assassinate Defense Minister Israel Katz during a West Bank settlement inauguration. The suspects were…
Former Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi Says Blue and White Will Withdraw If It Fails to Pass Threshold
Dedi Simchi, second on Benny Gantz's Blue and White list, announced the party will withdraw from the election if it fails to pass the electoral threshold amid poor poll results. R…
Gilad Erdan Targets Former PM Naftali Bennett in New Right-Wing Party Campaign
Gilad Erdan, co-founder of a new right-wing party, has publicly targeted former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a main rival, despite Gadi Eizenkot's rising poll numbers. Erdan'…
Internal Rift in Arab Parties Threatens Israel's Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Ahead of Elections
Tensions among Israel's Arab parties threaten to split their vote ahead of elections, risking the anti-Netanyahu bloc's majority. Failed negotiations between Hadash, Ta'al, and Ba…
Israel Reestablishes Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria After 21 Years
Israel officially reopens the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria after 21 years since its evacuation in 2005, with government officials and settler leaders marking the event. Th…
Gilad Erdan's Party Criticizes Likud Over Ganim Settlement Event and Disengagement Legacy
The Ganim settlement was reestablished after 21 years with a ceremony attended by prominent right-wing politicians, including Yuli Edelstein who recently joined Gilad Erdan's part…
Israeli Families Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years
After 21 years, 30 Israeli families officially reestablished the Ganim settlement in northern West Bank, marking a strategic expansion of Jewish presence supported by government m…
Likud Finalizes Candidate List for Upcoming Primaries After Legal Disputes
Likud has published its final candidate list for the primaries after all legal challenges were withdrawn, allowing the elections to proceed next Monday. The list features current…
Ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot and Yuli Edelstein Accused of Undermining Haredi Soldier Recruitment
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot and ex-Knesset chairman Yuli Edelstein coordinated to block the recruitment of 20,000 Haredi soldiers, maintaining broad exemptions and undermining…
Likud Minister Eli Cohen Condemns Attempted Coup Against Netanyahu Amid Internal Party Rift
Energy Minister Eli Cohen condemned attempts to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu during wartime, deepening Likud's internal divisions ahead of primaries. Economy Minister Nir Barkat…
New Israeli Parties Risk Losing Votes by Failing to Pass Electoral Threshold in 2026
Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, new parties risk losing votes by failing to pass the electoral threshold, as seen in 2022 when 418,000 votes were wasted. Experts recomme…
Israel's Third Bloc Seeks Balanced Government With Shared Leadership Instead of Single PM
The 'Bloc of Israel' proposes a balanced government with shared ministerial responsibility and collective leadership, challenging the current focus on a single prime minister. It…
Former Lawmaker Roy Folkman Joins Gilad Erdan’s New Party Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections
Gilad Erdan launched the new party Unity on August 11, 2026, with former MK Roy Folkman joining its founding team and Olympic medalist Oren Smadja also signing on. The party aims…
Yuli Edelstein Condemns Infighting Over Likud List Spots as 'Disgusting'
Yuli Edelstein criticized the bitter infighting over reserved spots in the Likud party list, calling it "disgusting," and expressed hope that Prime Minister Netanyahu would focus…
Likud's Shlomo Karhi Opposes Personal Primary Protection, Supports Netanyahu's Right-Wing Bloc Strategy
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi opposes personal protected slots in the Likud primaries but supports Netanyahu’s use of them to protect the right-wing bloc. He criticized sen…
Olympic Medalist Oren Smadja Joins Gilad Erdan’s New Unity Party
Olympic medalist Oren Smadja joined Gilad Erdan’s new Unity Party, emphasizing the need for national unity over political divisions. Smadja, who lost his son in combat, cited his…
Avichai Boaron Appointed Head of Likud's Ground Campaign for Upcoming Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu appointed Avichai Boaron to lead Likud's ground campaign for the upcoming elections, tasking him with coordinating grassroots activities and voter mobiliz…
Aliza Bloch Clarifies Stance: Supports Arabs, Rejects Terror Supporters
Aliza Bloch affirmed support for Arab citizens in Israel but rejected cooperation with Arab parties backing terrorism, clarifying her political red lines amid new party formation…
Netanyahu Uses Oren Dobronski Appointment to Settle Scores Ahead of Likud Primaries
Prime Minister Netanyahu has appointed high-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronski to the Likud list as part of a strategic move to counter rivals like Nir Barkat ahead of party primari…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's Party, Supports Broad Government Excluding Ra'am and Joint List
Aliza Bloch joined the new party led by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, advocating for a broad Israeli government that includes Arab citizens but excludes Ra'am and the Joint List…
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…
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…
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…
Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Son Set to Join Knesset for Likud
Gilad Sharon, son of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, is poised to enter the Knesset as a Likud member if another resignation occurs during the current term.
Likud MK Avichai Boaron Demands Resignation of Edelstein and Iluz Within 24 Hours
Likud MK Avichai Boaron demands that Yuli Edelstein and Dan Iluz resign from the Knesset within 24 hours after leaving the party. He threatens to label them defectors, which could…
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…
Likud Denies Offering Gilad Erdan Safe Seat Amid New Party Launch and Accusations
After announcing a new party, former Likud members Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein faced denials from Likud about an alleged safe seat offer. Likud accused them of vote theft and s…
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…
Israeli Parliament to Pay Over 676,000 Shekels to New MPs During Election Recess
During the Israeli election recess, six new Knesset members will receive over 676,000 shekels in salaries and benefits despite limited parliamentary activity. Several current MPs…
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…
Israel Katz Faces Criticism for Undermining Israeli Security and Military Cohesion
Attorney Uriel Lin accuses Defense Minister Israel Katz of jeopardizing Israeli security by supporting ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions and undermining military leadership, fueling…
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…
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…