Former Israeli ambassador to the UN and US, Gilad Erdan, is preparing to announce the formation of a new right-wing party alongside former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, according to journalist Yaara Shapira. Ayelet Shaked and Benny Gantz will not join the nascent party, the report says.
Former UN ambassador Gilad Erdan is preparing to announce a new right-wing political party alongside former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, according to a report by journalist Yaara Shapira. The report states that Ayelet Shaked and Benny Gantz will not join the new party, contrary to earlier speculation.
This development comes amid weeks of political realignment rumors. The Zioneer has previously reported on Edelstein's plans to leave Likud and explore a new party with Shaked (July 4, 2026), and on Erdan signaling a possible political comeback (June 24, 2026). The new party is expected to target right-wing voters dissatisfied with the current government, though the exact timeline for an official announcement remains unclear.
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