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Negotiations Stall Over Yoaz Hendel's Demand to Split from Blue and White Alliance

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First reported by Walla · Jul 1, 2026

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Negotiations for a political alliance involving Benny Gantz, Yoaz Hendel, and others face hurdles as Hendel demands the right to split post-election, which Blue and White rejects. Hendel is also in talks with Hili Tropper, who may form a new party. The centrist bloc's efforts to pass the electoral threshold remain uncertain amid ongoing discussions and potential mergers.

01Yoaz Hendel demands the right to split from the alliance after elections, causing negotiation difficulties.
02Benny Gantz is willing to keep Hendel's party within the alliance but opposes pre-approval of a split.
03Hendel is negotiating with Hili Tropper, who is considering forming an independent party.
04Polls show the alliance could win 5 to 6 Knesset seats if formed.
05Other centrist figures like Gilad Erdan and Ofer Winter are also planning new political moves.
06Smaller parties may merge or join larger ones to surpass the electoral threshold.

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