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Politics · Full coverage

Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan's New Right-Wing Party Unity

How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan's New Right-Wing Party Unity
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By יוסי בן עטר

First reported by Walla · Aug 10, 2026

What happened

Aliza Bloch, former mayor of Beit Shemesh, joined Gilad Erdan's new right-wing party Unity, emphasizing a new approach to ultra-Orthodox conscription and national responsibility. The party aims to promote unity and form a broad Zionist government ahead of upcoming elections.

  • 01Aliza Bloch joins Gilad Erdan's new right-wing party Unity.
  • 02Bloch calls for a real plan to integrate ultra-Orthodox conscripts, not just slogans.
  • 03She stresses direct engagement with individuals over political activists.
  • 04Bloch values both IDF service and Torah study without conflict.
  • 05Erdan praises Bloch's leadership and hopes Israel mirrors Beit Shemesh's unity.
  • 06Yuli Edelstein says the party will build a winning team for broad Zionist governance.

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

In this story
People
July Edelstein
OrganizationsUnity Party, Knesset
PlacesBeit Shemesh, Israel

Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan's New Right-Wing Party Unity
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Dispute Over Campaign Funds Threatens Partnership Between Aliza Bloch and Gilad Erdan
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Name New Party 'Unity'
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan's Party, Sparks Controversy Over Ra'am Comments
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Emily Amrussi Endorses New Party Led by Gilad Erdan, Yuli Edelstein, and Aliza Bloch
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins New Party of Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins New Right-Wing Party Founded by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins New Right-Wing Party Founded by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Senior Local Leader Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's New Right-Wing Party
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's Party
Channel 13Center · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Ardan and Edelstein
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan’s New Party
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Dr. Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's New Party
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's Party

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