Ayelet shaked

The Israeli Right needs a merger, not another messiah - opinion

Israel’s Right does not lack voters. It does not lack ideas. It does not even lack leaders. What it lacks is the humility to put them on one ballot.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel speaks to the media as she announces her resignation as Deputy Foreign Minister at the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 14, 2026.
Ayelet Shaked attends the Tel Aviv conference, at Tel Aviv University on May 7, 2025.

Edelstein, Shaked approached about party targeting dissatisfied right-wing, modern Orthodox voters

Israeli journalist Amit Segal speaks during the Jabotinsky conference in Jerusalem, December 23, 2024.

Amit Segal claims Netanyahu offered him fourth spot on Likud list, 'any ministerial role' in 2022

Ayelet Shaked attends the Tel Aviv conference, at Tel Aviv University on May 7, 2025.

Ayelet Shaked calls for right-wing alliance amid shifting dynamics in anti-Netanyahu bloc


Israel Elections: Zionist Spirit No. 3 is ex-religious kibbutz leader

Amitai Porat, 50, served as secretary general of the Religious Kibbutz movement between 2016 and 2021 and was chosen instead of the Byait Yehudi leader.

 Zionist Spirit leader Ayelet Shaked and her partner in the party Yoaz Hendel announce Amitia Porat as third in their party list.

Israel elections: After Eisenkot, Shaked doesn't pass threshold in 3 polls

How did the entry of former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot affect election polls? Here are the numbers.

 Gadi Eizenkot, Gideon Sa'ar and Benny Gantz announce Eizenkot's entry into the National Unity Party.

Israel elections: Shaked passes electoral threshold, Meretz does not - poll

The latest poll ahead of Israel's elections leaves opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc with 59 seats, not including the Zionist Spirit party.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked was given flowers after annoucing a joint run with Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel as the Zionist Spirit party on July 27, 2022

Israel Elections: Shaked's Zionist Spirit hugs electoral threshold - poll

The bloc supporting Netanyahu would earn a majority in the Knesset if joined by the party.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel launch the Zionist Spirit party

Zionist Spirit's creation may bring Netanyahu closer to goal, expert says

Shaked-Hendel joint run enters a crowded field of parties competing for right-wing votes.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel launch the Zionist Spirit party

Israel election poll: Zionist Spirit crosses electoral threshold, no change to blocs

Shaked, who spoke against a narrow right-wing government, could hand Benjamin Netanyahu the keys to the Prime Minister's Office, a new N12 poll found.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked was given flowers after annoucing a joint run with Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel as the Zionist Spirit party on July 27, 2022

The Zionist Spirit is Shaked, Hendel's last chance in Knesset - analysis

The new Zionist Spirit party's mixed messages on various issues, including Netanyahu, could push them further below the electoral threshold.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked holds a press conference with Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel at Hamacabia Village in Ramat Gan, on July 27, 2022

Yamina by any other name is still a lost cause - opinion

The impetus for the merger had zero to do with Zionist ideals; it was a Hail Mary maneuver on the part of Shaked and Hendel not to have to kiss the Knesset goodbye.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel

Israel Elections: Shaked, Hendel announce joint run as 'Zionist Spirit'

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked will lead the faction with Hendel and Hauser placed in the number two and four slots, respectively.

 Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel launch the Zionist Spirit party

Israel elections: Israel is in for a wild campaign season - opinion

In Israel, every day is dramatic and this is true all the more so in politics. This campaign season will be primal and highly charged.

 BENNY GANTZ, Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett in the Knesset last month getting ready for elections.