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Former Israeli MK Eli Goldschmidt Returns to Politics, Launches New Party After October 7 Attacks

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Former Israeli MK Eli Goldschmidt Returns to Politics, Launches New Party After October 7 Attacks
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By דסק C14

First reported by Srugim · Jul 16, 2026

What happened

Former Knesset member Eli Goldschmidt and retired Brigadier General Danny Van Biran announced the formation of a new political party, "Israel Awakens," following the October 7 Hamas attacks. The party supports a national government led by Netanyahu and seeks to unite right-wing and disillusioned center-left voters, focusing on Israeli sovereignty and national cohesion.

  • 01Eli Goldschmidt returns to politics after 25 years, launching 'Israel Awakens' party.
  • 02Party co-led by retired Brigadier General Danny Van Biran, both Channel 14 panelists.
  • 03They support a national government under Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  • 04Party opposes Palestinian statehood and promotes strengthening Israeli sovereignty.
  • 05Aims to unite national camp and disillusioned center-left voters post-October 7 attacks.
  • 06Plans to integrate Haredi sector into society, including IDF enlistment.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Benjamin Netanyahu
OrganizationsIsrael Awakens, Channel 14, Knesset, Labor Party, IDF, Called to the Flag
PlacesIsrael, Gaza

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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Former Israeli MK Eli Goldschmidt Returns to Politics, Launches New Party After October 7 Attacks
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Former Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt Launches Right-Wing Party Supporting Netanyahu

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