Former Blue and White MK Eitan Ginzburg Joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachdav Party Ahead of Elections
How 9 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Walla · Aug 5, 2026
What happened
Eitan Ginzburg, former Blue and White MK and Communications Minister, joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachdav party ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections, aiming to help repair the country after four challenging years. Bennett praised Ginzburg’s experience, while Ginzburg emphasized the need for immediate government action. Yachdav also added four women to its list, increasing female representation to 17.
- 01Eitan Ginzburg leaves Blue and White to join Naftali Bennett’s Yachdav party before October elections.
- 02Ginzburg brings extensive public service experience, including ministerial and mayoral roles.
- 03Bennett calls Ginzburg a skilled professional vital for national repair efforts.
- 04Ginzburg criticizes current government and stresses urgent need for change.
- 05Yachdav recently added four women, raising female candidates to 17 on its list.
- 06Blue and White faces multiple defections amid poor polling ahead of elections.
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