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Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Alliance with Gadi Eisenkot and Netanyahu's 61-Mandate Majority

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Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Alliance with Gadi Eisenkot and Netanyahu's 61-Mandate Majority
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First reported by Kan News · 1 day ago

What happened

Yoaz Hendel ruled out political cooperation with Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu's 61-mandate coalition, advocating for a Zionist government without ultra-Orthodox or Arab parties. He criticized Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7 failures but acknowledged some military successes. Hendel stressed the need for mandatory military service reforms and warned against Israel's fragmentation without political change.

  • 01Yoaz Hendel rejects alliance with Gadi Eisenkot and Netanyahu's 61-mandate coalition.
  • 02Hendel demands a Zionist government excluding ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties.
  • 03He holds Netanyahu responsible for October 7 failures but credits some military achievements.
  • 04Hendel opposes preferential treatment for ultra-Orthodox and Arab citizens.
  • 05He refuses to cooperate with Mansour Abbas or rely on party declarations without results.
  • 06Hendel calls for military service reform and warns of Israel's potential fragmentation without change.

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People
Benjamin NetanyahuGadi EisenkotYoaz Hendel
OrganizationsShas, Agudat Yisrael, Ra'am, IDF
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 4 outlets

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

MaarivCenter · Hebrew18 minutes ago
Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Alliance with Gadi Eisenkot and Netanyahu's 61-Mandate Majority
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Yoaz Hendel Criticizes Gilad Erdan for Forming Party Below Electoral Threshold
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Yoaz Hendel Criticizes Gilad Erdan for Launching Party Below Electoral Threshold
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Yoaz Hendel Criticizes Gilad Erdan for Launching Party Below Electoral Threshold

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