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Gilad Erdan to Launch New Political Party with Yuli Edelstein as No. 2
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First reported by Channel 13 · Aug 5, 2026
What happened
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 alternative ahead of the 2026 elections.
- 01Gilad Erdan will officially launch a new political party on Thursday.
- 02Yuli Edelstein will be second on the party list, strengthening the new party.
- 03Moshe Kahlon declined to join, keeping options open for Likud.
- 04Benny Gantz will not participate in the new party.
- 05The party aims to present an alternative for the 2026 elections.
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Now 14Right · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Gilad Erdan to Launch New Political Party with Yuli Edelstein as No. 2
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Gilad Erdan to Announce New Right-Wing Party with Yuli Edelstein as No. 2
N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Gilad Erdan to Announce New Right-Wing Party with Yuli Edelstein as No. 2
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein to Launch New Right-Wing Party Amid Coalition Talks
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