Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo proposed a surprising name for the new party being formed by former UN ambassador Gilad Erdan and former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, according to a social media post. The suggestion adds to the ongoing discussion about the party's branding ahead of its expected launch.
Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo proposed a name for the new right-wing party being formed by former UN ambassador Gilad Erdan and former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, in a social media post Wednesday evening. The suggestion adds to the discussion about the party's branding, as the launch is scheduled for tomorrow at 19:15 Jerusalem.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Erdan and Edelstein will hold a launch event tomorrow at 19:15, confirmed by multiple news outlets. The announcement followed a series of reports throughout the day: initial reports indicated the two were expected to announce a new right-wing party, with Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch potentially joining later. The press conference was later confirmed as a party launch.
The party's formation has been in the works for weeks. Edelstein announced his departure from Likud in early July, citing an inability to justify the party's policies, as The Zioneer reported at the time. Erdan signaled the possibility of a new party in late June. The new entity is expected to position itself as a right-wing, national-unity alternative.
The party's official name has not yet been announced. Bardugo's proposal, while drawing attention, remains unofficial. The final lineup and any additional figures joining the party have not been confirmed.
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