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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Former Israeli UN Envoy Gilad Erdan Launches New Party 'Unity' in Bet Shemesh

Gilad Erdan launched his new party "Unity" in Bet Shemesh on August 11, 2026, with Aliza Bloch joining. The party targets right-wing voters dissatisfied with Likud, emphasizing unity and true conscription.

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What happened

  1. 01Gilad Erdan launched the new party "Unity" on August 11, 2026, in Bet Shemesh.
  2. 02The party's slogan is "True Right. True Conscription."
  3. 03Aliza Bloch joined the party, becoming the first to do so after considering other offers.
  4. 04Yuli Edelstein will be second on the party list, as announced last week.
  5. 05Erdan criticized Likud for no longer representing its voters and positioned Unity as their new home.
  6. 06The party commits to fighting for unity and shared responsibility despite differing views.
Translated and summarized by baba from Walla, the latest report. Read Walla’s original

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