Political analyst Amit Segal (Israel Hayom) assesses that the immediate declaration of a new party by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein is intended to force other right-wing figures to react. According to Segal, Benny Gantz hopes his campaign funding will attract others, Hili Tropper is confident poll numbers will bring them to him, and Erdan plans to announce he will remain in the race and invite others to join.
Political analyst Amit Segal (Israel Hayom) offered a detailed assessment of the ongoing realignment on the Israeli right. Segal said the immediate formation of the Erdan-Edelstein party is a calculated move to force the hands of other potential candidates, particularly Benny Gantz and Hili Tropper. He described Gantz as relying on his financial resources to attract support, while Tropper is confident that his polling numbers will make him the natural destination for right-wing voters. Segal noted that Erdan intends to position himself as the candidate who will remain in the race until the end and invite others to join him. The Zioneer has previously reported on the formation of the Erdan-Edelstein party, including plans for a new right-wing political framework.
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