Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel, leaders of the newly merged political alliance, presented their joint vision at a press conference on Tuesday. Tropper said the time has come for a new political language and a new generation of leadership, according to Yediot News.
At a press conference in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening, Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel — together with MKs Elazar Shapira and Amir Peretz — formally presented their newly formed political alliance. Tropper called for a "new language" in Israeli politics and a "new generation of leadership," saying the time is ripe for a new political discourse. The event marks the public launch of the alliance, following days of political developments.
On Monday, The Zioneer reported that Tropper and Hendel were expected to merge their lists, with potential candidates including Shira Shapira and former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch. Later that day, the two finalized their joint run, forming a united bloc aimed at building a broad Zionist coalition government. The formal announcement at Tuesday's press conference now sets the alliance's campaign in motion.
The alliance has already drawn criticism from Likud Minister Miki Zohar, who said the union lacks a real message and noted that the partners have not ruled out sitting with Arab parties, as The Zioneer reported at 17:56 Jerusalem on Tuesday. The new political force positions itself as a centrist alternative, but its specific policy platform beyond the broad vision has yet to be detailed.
6 developments
- DevelopingHili Tropper: Our party is a home for all Israelis, not just Religious Zionism
- DevelopingMinister Zohar: Hendel-Tropper alliance lacks real message, still open to Arab parties
- DevelopingTropper, Hendel, Shapira, and Peretz to hold joint press conference at 18:15
- StrongElisaf Peretz joins Tropper-Hendel political bloc
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