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Israeli Reservists Demand Yoaz Hendel as National Security Minister in Next Government

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First reported by Srugim · Aug 5, 2026

What happened

Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper of the Zionist Home-Reservists party launched their campaign for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, demanding Hendel be appointed National Security Minister. They criticized the current government's handling of security and military service issues, pledged to strengthen settlements, and vowed to reform the National Security Ministry.

01Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper launched their party campaign for the 26th Knesset elections.
02They demand Hendel be appointed National Security Minister in the next government.
03They criticized the current government’s lack of governance and budget priorities.
04Hendel condemned funding for institutions encouraging draft evasion, blocked by the Supreme Court.
05They pledged to strengthen settlements and restore state sovereignty in key regions.
06Hendel vowed to reform the National Security Ministry as Israel’s "eighth front."

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