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Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Netanyahu Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חדשות סרוגים

First reported by Maariv · Aug 23, 2026

What happened

Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Zionist Home party, ruled out joining a Netanyahu-led coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties or Mansour Abbas's Ra'am. He criticized Netanyahu's political approach and emphasized the need for a coalition of Zionist parties. Hendel also gave candid assessments of prominent Israeli politicians during a recent interview.

  • 01Yoaz Hendel rejects joining Netanyahu's 61-seat coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties under any conditions.
  • 02Hendel doubts Netanyahu will break from ultra-Orthodox parties due to political survival instincts.
  • 03He opposes a government relying on Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party, citing contradictory actions.
  • 04Hendel insists a functioning coalition requires Zionist parties as its base.
  • 05He gave sharp characterizations of key Israeli political figures in a brief interview segment.
  • 06Hendel described the October 7 events as a profound personal and national turning point.

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

In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuItamar Ben-GvirBezalel Smotrich
OrganizationsZionist Home, Ra'am
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 3 outlets

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

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 24, 2026
Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Netanyahu Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 23, 2026
Yoaz Hendel Vows No Compromise With Ultra-Orthodox Parties Over Military Conscription
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 23, 2026
Yoaz Hendel Aims to Form Broad Zionist Government Excluding Ultra-Orthodox and Arab Parties

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